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US recalls (1)
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
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.
Owner complaints (24)
Owners filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Dodge Nitro. Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 78).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 10 | |
| Air bags | 4 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Dodge Nitro.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2009 Dodge Nitro 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2009 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 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 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.