Major Problems with 2010 Dodge Nitro Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2010 Dodge Nitro

2010 Dodge Nitro AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 58000 miles

2010 Dodge Nitro AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 100000 miles

2010 Dodge Nitro SERVICE BRAKES

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Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM and SERVICE BRAKES are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Nitro owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11/28/2011 at 3:19 am on monday morning the horn on the vehicle started blowing for no reason. it sounded like...	20 ~ 43881 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge nitro. the contact stated that after refueling fuel spewed from the filler neck....	10 ~ 60190 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i have had problems ever since i have had this vehicle. first my a/c unit went out the dodge dealership...	8 ~ 49463 miles
ENGINE at 10 mph it accelerator pedal no response to engine and brake booster was lost but engine still running. *tr...	7 ~ 52643 miles
AIR BAGS 2010 dodge nitro. consumer writes in regards to no air bag deployment after several vehicle accidents. *smd the consumer stated	6 ~ 67333 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i walked out to my car and noticed it was leaking red fluid. i took it immediately to my local...	6 ~ 61320 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING low beam headlights do not work most of the time. one or the other might work at random times. removed...	4 ~ 33750 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL esp. anti lock brakes and bas light came on dash vehicle jerked to side no anti lock brakes or stability	4 ~ 44700 miles
POWER TRAIN outside temp was approx 30-35 f engine was running aprox 10 mins while accelerating from 30mph to 50 mph on...	4 ~ 61937 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge nitro. the contact was traveling 60 mph when the vehicle independently began to...	4 ~ 34716 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE when fueling vehicle gas spits out of the filler neck. *tr...	3 ~ 30342 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2010 dodge nitro. while driving approximately 3 mph the contact attempted to make a turn and...	2 ~ 7000 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge nitro. while the vehicle was stationary the front driver's side door would not...	1 ~ 210000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge nitro. the contact stated that an abnormal noise emitted from under the vehicle...	1 ~ 60000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge nitro. the contact stated that the drivers side interior door handle fractured which...	1 ~ 80000 miles
STEERING problem: i can hear a clicking or slipping sound when the steering wheel is turned in either direction. i paid...	1 ~ 80000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES inside door latch will not open door..need to open window and open door from outside after coming to a full...	1 ~ 45000 miles
WHEELS traveling on 3 lane highway at 65 mph with 2 young granddaughters in car right front valve stem blew out...	1 ~ 38000 miles
TIRES traveling on 3 lane highway at 65 mph with 2 young granddaughters in car right front valve stem blew out...	1 ~ 38000 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10/07/2012 at 3:00pm on sunday afternoon the horn on the vehicle started blowing for no reason. it sounded like someone...	1 ~ 38500 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the heater and air conditioner flap does not open and close properly. this results in cold air in the winter...	1 ~ 14000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC was backing out of driveway and was not able to brake. brake pedal got hard would not let me press...	1 ~ 4400 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge nitro. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle stalled....	1 ~ 500 miles

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