Component Record

Dodge Nitro 2011 Air Bags Problems

24 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2011 Dodge Nitro - 20% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage24 complaints

24 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

13V282000Reported July 2, 2013 - 442,320 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 442,320 vehicles across all affected models.

20V396000Reported July 7, 2020 - 925,239 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 7, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 925,239 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System54 Engine17 Fuel and Propulsion System17 Power Train16 Visibility13 Brakes9

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.