2008 Dodge Nitro safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
17
complaints reporting a crash
12
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 15 report injuries (18 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2008 Dodge Nitro vehicles were involved in 30 fatal crashes with 9 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskThese vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the… · Jul 7, 2020
- Crash riskTransfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening… · Apr 3, 2013
- Crash riskParking Brake · Oct 8, 2008