2008 Dodge Nitro visibility/wiper problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2008 Dodge Nitro — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the horn and the rear and front windshield wipers were inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that her neighbor disconnected and…”
filed Oct 25, 2022
“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle the horn inadvertently started blowing and windshield wipers activated independently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with an unknown electrical wiring…”
filed Jun 22, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Nitro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Nitro | 10 | 8% |
| 2009 Nitro | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 Nitro | 21 | 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.