2005 DODGE NITRO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 DODGE NITRO
The 2005 DODGE NITRO has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 DODGE NITRO
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 DODGE NITRO. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 DODGE NITRO
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 DODGE NITRO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS FAULTY AND ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, INCLUDING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND HORN. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN WHEN THE KEYS WERE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH A FAULTY TIPM MODULE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO HAVE IT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED SINCE THE PART NEEDED FOR REPAIRS WAS ON A NATIONAL BACKORDER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,500. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2005 DODGE NITRO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 DODGE NITRO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 DODGE NITRO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 DODGE NITRO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 2008 DODGE NITRO — 608 complaints
- 2009 DODGE NITRO — 36 complaints
- 2010 DODGE NITRO — 111 complaints
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