2008 Dodge Nitro Exterior Lighting Problems
NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · 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 exterior lighting 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
“I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2008 DODGE NITRO IN NOV 2010 (STILL COVERED BY EXTENDED WARRANTY). I WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR SYSTEMS WENT…”NHTSA complaint 10484031 — filed 11/12/2012
“I LIVE IN METRO ATLANTA AND I HAVE A 2008 DODGE NITRO. I LOVE MY TRUCK BUT 12/01/11 BROUGHT MY LOVE TO LIKE AND I…”NHTSA complaint 10438124 — filed 12/02/2011
“INADEQUATE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS. WHEN THE HIGH BEAMS ARE SELECTED, THE ROADWAY ACTUALLY BECOMES DARKER. THIS VEHICLE UTILIZES A SINGLE HEADLIGHT ASSY ON EACH SIDE…”NHTSA complaint 10283611 — filed 09/10/2009
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Dodge Nitro have exterior lighting problems?
Exterior Lighting is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Dodge Nitro: 38 of 393 complaints on file (9.7%). 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 exterior lighting category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
