Model year
2011 Dodge Nitro
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 122 complaints for the 2011 Dodge Nitro (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (53), AIR BAGS (23), ENGINE (16). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 17–18 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,700–$3,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
20V396000 · Jul 7, 2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the…
13V282000 · Jul 2, 2013
AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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…
11V315000 · Jun 8, 2011
STEERING:COLUMN
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE…
Complaints
122 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 1, injury field 7, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP14004 | Totally Integrated Power Module Failure · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Sep 25, 2014 | Jul 24, 2015 |
| EA19001 | Electrical overstress · AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | Apr 19, 2019 | Sep 19, 2024 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.219 | — |
| SUV RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.228 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitro 2WD · 3.7L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Nitro 2WD · 4L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Nitro 4WD · 3.7L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Nitro 4WD · 4L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2011 Dodge Nitro at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.