2008 Dodge Nitro Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 393 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Dodge Nitro overview page.
What owners report
“UPON DISARMING THE ALARM/UNLOCKING DOORS THE WIPERS, SPRAYERS, LIGHTS, AND HORN WENT OFF. I UNLOCKED THE DOOR WITH THE KEY AND TRIED TO START THE…”NHTSA complaint 10509715 — filed 04/26/2013
“WE HAVE A 2008 DODGE NITRO THAT WE HAD JUST BOUGHT IN NOV 2012. AFTER DRIVING IT A FEW MONTHS THE RADIO HAS SHORTED OUT…”NHTSA complaint 10506075 — filed 04/12/2013
“TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SOMEONE INFORMED HIM THAT HIS ALARM HAD WENT OFF. THE CONTACT WENT TO TURN…”NHTSA complaint 10503433 — filed 03/18/2013
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Dodge Nitro have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2008 Dodge Nitro: 195 of 393 complaints on file (49.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2008 Dodge Nitro have in total?
393 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 17 involved a crash, 12 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
