2011 Dodge Nitro power train problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2011 Dodge Nitro — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While my husband was driving home from work, the drive shaft of our vehicle completely snapped at 50mph causing him to come to a complete stop. There is a recall specially specially this on the 2008 models and after this incident we believe it should for the 2011s also.”
filed Feb 10, 2022
“The contact's daughter owns a 2011 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while his daughter was starting the vehicle, the steering wheel inadvertently lost power steering functionality. Additionally, the windshield wipers remained operational after the windshield wiper button was disengaged. The…”
filed Jan 18, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Oil Filter If a Mopar Oil Filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils. Recommended Brands: Wix, Purolator, and NapaGold
9004509 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 30, 2022
Power Train problems in other Nitro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Nitro | 5 | 6% |
| 2009 Nitro | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Nitro | 26 | 7% |
| 2007 Nitro | 54 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.