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2011 Dodge Nitro recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 Dodge Nitro, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordJuly 7, 2020report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2011 Dodge Nitro recall campaigns

The 2011 Dodge Nitro report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 20V396000 dated July 7, 2020.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V396000

Component
AIR BAGS, STEERING
Report received
July 7, 2020
Potential units
925,239campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

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

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 notification: February 11, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 13V282000

Component
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
July 2, 2013
Potential units
442,320campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.

Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.

Owner notification: November 19, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

Component
STEERING
Report received
June 8, 2011
Potential units
11,096campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge journey, jeep wrangler, chrysler 200, chrysler 200 convertible, dodge avenger, dodge nitro, jeep liberty, dodge caliber, jeep compass, jeep patriot, dodge grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles. some of these vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet.

Why it matters: A missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash, decreasing the effectiveness of the frontal impact safety system. as a result, the condition may increase the potential for injury in a frontal crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. the safety recall began on july 4, 2011. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Owner notification: July 4, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2011 Dodge Nitro?

The most frequent component groups in 2011 Dodge Nitro campaign records are Steering (2), Air Bags (2), Electrical System (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Steering2
Air Bags2
Electrical System1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2011 Dodge Nitro compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 2 model-year reports for the Dodge Nitro, spanning 2010–2011; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
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