Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 Dodge Nitro. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Non-Deployment of Head Restraints
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
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Owner complaints (2)
2 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 50% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 50% |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | 50% |
How 2012 compares with other Nitro years
Best and worst Nitro years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 825 | 8 |
| 2008 | 393 | 3 |
| 2009 | 36 | 1 |
| 2010 | 78 | 3 |
| 2011 | 122 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2012 Dodge Nitro FAQ
How many recalls does the 2012 Dodge Nitro have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 13V282000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2012 Dodge Nitro problems?
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (1), Electrical system (1), Equipment adaptive/mobility (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2012 Nitro compare with other years?
Among the 2005–2012 Dodge Nitro model years at least five years old, the 2005 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2007 the most (825). The 2012 drew 2. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.