2008 Dodge Nitro electrical system problems

198 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Dodge Nitro — 50% of all complaints for this model year.

198

Electrical System complaints

50%

share of all complaints

90,500 mi

median reported incident mileage

0 / 8

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“An intermittent electrical failure is affecting multiple vehicle systems. The vehicle has unexpectedly stalled while driving on the interstate, leaving it without power in moving traffic. It has also experienced repeated no-start conditions, transmission entering limp mode, the engine continuing to…”
filed Jul 14, 2026
“TIPM system and/or electrical system failure. Right turn signal intermittently works when it wants to. Door locks from the inside at random or will not lock at all when using the master lock button. Now car will not start or turn over at all. Zero sound comes from he vehicle while turning the key…”
filed Aug 31, 2025
“Car shut off while driving, prior have had issues. Have replaces TIPM module, ignition, grounding, etc”
filed Feb 26, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023