2008 Dodge Nitro exterior lighting problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2008 Dodge Nitro — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“It started with all dash lights coming on saying it had issues and then just stopped dead in road. I had tpim put in, then alternator , and then new battery. Was fine and then head lights stopped coming on . Next, it starting with horn, and everything under the sun coming on and not stopping. Took…”
filed Apr 3, 2021
“Vehicle started having electrical issues. Wipers and lights would jump on by themselves while I was driving. Tipm and esp icon lit up on the dash shortly after. Vehicle would make grinding noises when putting vehicle into different gears (park, reverse, and drive). Doors would not automatically…”
filed Sep 3, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Nitro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Nitro | 8 | 7% |
| 2010 Nitro | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 Nitro | 11 | 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.