2012 Dodge Nitro recalls and problems

The 2012 Dodge Nitro has 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

2011 Dodge Nitro
Pictured: a 2011 model; the 2012 may differ in details. Photo: 2011 Dodge Nitro by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2012 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 7 Nitro model years — 6th most.

1recalls
2complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
145,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Air Bags

Jul 2, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V282000 · 442,320 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Air Bags1
Electrical System1
Equipment1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2012 vs. other Dodge Nitro years

2005: 1 complaints20052007: 494 complaints20074942008: 393 complaints20082009: 24 complaints20092010: 78 complaints20102011: 122 complaints20112012: 2 complaints20122

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2012. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2012 Dodge Nitro have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2012 Dodge Nitro, the latest from Jul 2, 2013 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Dodge Nitro?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (1), electrical system (1), equipment (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.