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US recalls (3)
Air bags: frontal, driver side
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 emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
Structure
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008. The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. Additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N10.
Parking brake
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 3,663 MY 2007-2008 DODGE NITRO AND MY 2008 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE PARK BRAKE LEVER CLUTCH DRUM MAY DISTORT AND REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INADVERTENTLY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Airbag
2020-07-08 · campaign 2020-311
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the emblem on the steering wheel could become loose. If this happens, the emblem or its retainers could become projectiles when the airbag inflates in a crash.
Safety Risk:
Loose parts that are projected toward the occupants when an airbag deploys could increase the risk of an injury.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the airbag cover on the steering wheel.
Powertrain
2013-04-05 · campaign 2013-102
On certain vehicles, the tunnel heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, which could eventually result in the drive shaft breaking and loss of motive power. In conjunction with traffic and road conditions and driver reactions, this could increase the risk of a crash. A broken drive shaft could also impact the tunnel with sufficient force to cause airbag deployment. Unintended airbag deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation could startle the driver which could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. In some instances, inadvertent deployment could cause minor injuries to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will install a heat shield support bracket.
Other
2008-10-10 · campaign 2008-372 · 720 vehicles
On certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the park brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the park brake system. This could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without any warning. Correction: Dealers will replace the park brake lever assembly.
Owner complaints (393)
Owners filed 393 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Dodge Nitro (17 crashes, 12 fires, 18 injuries reported). Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 78).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 198 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 66 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 46 | |
| Exterior lighting | 38 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 37 | |
| Engine | 29 | |
| Service brakes | 27 | |
| Power train | 26 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Dodge Nitro.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2008 Dodge Nitro 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2008 Dodge Nitro version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Nitro 2WD 3.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Nitro 2WD 3.7 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Nitro 2WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Nitro 4WD 3.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Nitro 4WD 3.7 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Nitro 4WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
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