FaultScore

Subaru Solterra vs Dodge Nitro 4X4

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 Subaru Solterra Dodge Nitro 4X4
Complaints on file 137 342
Model years covered 2023–2026 2007–2009
Worst model year 2023
Best model year 2026
Crashes reported 15 5
Fires reported 0 7
Injuries reported 1 5
Deaths reported 0 0
Most complained-about part Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance Electrical System
Share of complaints involving harm 11.7% 5%

Subaru Solterra by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks

Other & Unspecified 20 14.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 10 7.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control 9 6.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain 8 5.8%
Brakes 7 5.1%
Body & Structure 7 5.1%

Dodge Nitro 4X4 by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks

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%