2008 Dodge Nitro steering problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2008 Dodge Nitro — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Esp bas lights (appeared after). As I was driving, the car felt like it hit a brick wall even though it didnt, it slammed me into the steering wheel and then continued driving. At that point, the esp bas light came on. Have attempted to contact dodge or chrysler by phone with no chance at reaching…”
filed Apr 12, 2024
“Power steering locks up, power steering fluid not helping. Looks like oil mixed in with the coolant. Car smoking and overheating”
filed Jul 28, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Nitro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Nitro | 6 | 5% |
| 2010 Nitro | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 Nitro | 2 | 8% |
| 2007 Nitro | 19 | 4% |
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.