2008 Dodge Nitro service brakes problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2008 Dodge Nitro — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Esp bas lights (appeared after). As I was driving, the car felt like it hit a brick wall even though it didnt, it slammed me into the steering wheel and then continued driving. At that point, the esp bas light came on. Have attempted to contact dodge or chrysler by phone with no chance at reaching…”
filed Apr 12, 2024
“Took my vehicle in for a recall. The recall was for replacing the emblem on the steering wheel. The emblem was removed but the replacement cover was not installed. Also the recall for the drive shaft was not done.”
filed Feb 6, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Switch - clutch starter interlock & master cylinder assembly - clutch
107418 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 18, 2025
Service Brakes problems in other Nitro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Nitro | 9 | 7% |
| 2010 Nitro | 8 | 10% |
| 2007 Nitro | 10 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Dodge Nitro
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.