2011 Dodge Nitro Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

23Air Bags complaints

18.9%Of all 122 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM53 · 43.4%

AIR BAGS23 · 18.9%

POWER TRAIN16 · 13.1%

ENGINE16 · 13.1%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM14 · 11.5%

Share of the 122 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Dodge Nitro overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE NITRO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE HORN INDEPENDENTLY ENGAGED. ALSO, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO DEACTIVATE. THERE WERE…”NHTSA complaint 11118520 — filed 08/08/2018

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL…”NHTSA complaint 11101059 — filed 06/11/2018

“THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS POPPING UP. WHEN PARKED OR MOVING, IT'S ALWAYS ON AND CHIMES FROM TIME TO TIME.THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN HIT OR…”NHTSA complaint 11076408 — filed 03/05/2018

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Dodge Nitro have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Dodge Nitro: 23 of 122 complaints on file (18.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Dodge Nitro have in total?

122 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.