Known Recalls

Model year record

2009 Dodge Nitro

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 36 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V396000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
925,239
Reported to NHTSA
2020-07-07
Owners notified
2021-02-11

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.

Safety risk

Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system10108,001 mi
Air bags445,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages454,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system374,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline244,000 mi
Steering220,000 mi
Unknown or other2108,001 mi
Wheels2108,001 mi
Engine189,977 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1900 mi
Power train1101,456 mi
Seats169,000 mi
Structure: body1130,000 mi
Suspension1106,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1—

The 2008 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. The 2010 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.