Dodge Nitro 4X4 vs Chrysler Lebaron
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Dodge Nitro 4X4 | Chrysler Lebaron |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 342 | 832 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2009 | 1978–2003 |
| Worst model year | — | 1995 |
| Best model year | — | 1993 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 79 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 57 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 48 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5% | 22.6% |
Dodge Nitro 4X4 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
80
23.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
74
21.6%
Body & Structure
29
8.5%
Engine & Cooling
24
7.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
21
6.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
20
5.8%
Brakes
19
5.6%
Doors, Latches & Locks
12
3.5%
Chrysler Lebaron by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
142
17.1%
Engine & Cooling
106
12.7%
Body & Structure
84
10.1%
Electrical System
72
8.7%
Airbags
57
6.9%
Suspension
56
6.7%
Brakes
52
6.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
42
5.0%