2008 Dodge Nitro electronic stability control (esc) problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2008 Dodge Nitro — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving the exiter ring broke causing abs/traction control/esp lights to illuminate. Opening the door the spring detached, door now freely swings open. Heater core needs to be replaced due to poor craftsmanship. The car no longer heats up. The rear window wiper no longer works properly. The…”
filed Jan 24, 2020
“When I tried to start the dodge nitro the doors locked , horn blows, wipers and fluid run. And now the car wont start at all. Unhooked the battery terminal and hooked it back up, doors all lock with keys inside. There was a recall on 2007 nitros for the same reasons. Why wont they fix the 2008…”
filed Dec 11, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Nitro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Nitro | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 Nitro | 5 | 6% |
| 2007 Nitro | 12 | 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.