general problems of the 2007 Dodge Nitro - part 2

Tipm module defect that causes safety issue when locks do not lock or unlock electrically. Vehicle no longer has control over locks and doors do not function properly. Rear hatch can not be opened to release passenger in an accident and doors do not automatically lock when vehicle reaches speed safety issue with doors and passengers opening while driving.

Tipm module is not working properly for windshield washer pump. Washer no longer works to clean window and causes safety issue for driver vision of the road. Seems to be issues with this vehicles tipm module mine was replaced by dealer in 2010 for wiper not working safety issue. Now washer pump and door locks are not working on this tipm module. Both issue occurred same day with this tipm.

Car cut off driving down the street taking my kid to school. Had it towed to find out its a short in the tipm (total integrated power module) which is basically the brains of the car. All its functions run this this overly poorly thought out computer. Repairs will run about 1,200. The recalls for this petition has been declined. Real classy Dodge. I refuse to patronize this business anymore.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to landers mclarty Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram (located at 6533 university dr NW, huntsville, al 35806, (256) 830-6450) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to an issue with the tipm. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v291000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

All the electrical componer is not working in the dash all the light is on say is not bus.

Takata recall there are a lot of problems with the tipm with wiper and there stuff going wrong from c7 area of the tipm on 07 Dodge Nitro slt.

"timp failure", apparently many people are experiencing the same issue with this timp requiring replacement due to multiple electrical failures. I am unable to unlock my vehicle.

When parked, the 3 passenger doors and hatch will lock but not unlock. The only door that works properly (most of the time) is the drivers door. Can't use the key alone to unlock doors because there is no keyhole except the drivers door.

We have been having issues with our door locks along with electrical problems that occur while the vehicle is running. We took it to Dodge dealership and paid $150 to get it diagnosed. We were told the tipm module is not properly working. The cost would be $965. 90, when doing research I have found that many Dodge Nitro owners have been having this same issue if not worse than what we are having. This is the main command center for all electrical functions that when not properly working is an extreme danger to the passengers. I contacted Dodge and they said there is nothing they can do to help us. So you make a part in a car that is extremely unsafe to its passengers and you can't do anything to help me? with this module being out you would be better off riding a bike to work than driving in this vehicle!.

Electronic window switch keeps going out, and the tipm light keeps comiing on. When I driving down the street the tipm light stays on didn't know what that was, I thouhgt it meant my tires, so I purchased new tires, still comes on and now my window want roll up because of this module.

While driving the vehicle on the interstate it will just shut off. No lights on dash or warning. When this happens you have no power steering or brakes. After getting it stopped and restarting it will drive fine. Other times the remote will not work the locks, it will lock and unlock by them selves after you open the door and try to start vehicle . You can put the key in the ignition and it will not start lights on dash will go off and on and after a few attempts it will start. There are times you can not put in in park you can shut it off and restart it press brake pedal and nothing works to put it in park and then it will just go in park like nothing was wrong. All of these things happen up on occasions with no warning. It all will work fine for weeks or months and then it will act up again. The heater does not blow hot air on one side, every year you can flush out heater hose and radiator and it will blow hot air for a month or so and then it will go back to only blowing warm air out on one side. No codes are ever thrown when the things happen. There is never a warning and when you take it to the dealership or a mechanic they can never find anything wrong with it.

Takata recall- electrical system problem. The vehicle was stationary at my home when I use my key to unlock the doors it turn the lights on in my dash and sounds like the engine is running, but the doors is still lock. Then once I get inside my engine lights stays on.

Breaks have gone out twice now and I have been told its because of me running with my emergency brake on. Not true and I have had to replace all breaking system. Cruise control does not work while on hwy took it to dealership 3 times and they said it works. I have had electrical issues with window motors and wipers along with cruise control.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the key fob for the master switch would not unlock any doors other than the driver side door. In addition, the vehicle's master switch would not operate the driver side window. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 99,378.

Truck hesitating to start on & off - consulted with Chrysler Jeep mechanic who I showed him a video of what I captured when my truck wouldn't start right away, advised me that it didn't sound or look like the ignition, that it possibly was the "external fuel pump relay and harness". Truck was left at dealer for several days to allow them time to properly diagnose what may have been going on. Because of the quoted price [$435], I suggested to her that I would have my personal mechanic repair it and would like to purchase the actual harness kit which only cost $32. 92. Part could not be purchased because it was flagged as an "recall". Natasha checked w/mike to confirm this info, drop off date was set - asked her - there will be no charge, correct, since this is an recall part? she said no, there wouldn't, that's correct. Service tech kenney handed me a invoice for $415 stating there was a charge - which I totally disagreed. Once natasha arrived, we discussed this matter in total disagreement since I was under the understanding this was a "recall" part and wasn't expecting to pay as previously discussed. Later that day before returning to pick my truck up, I contacted the Dodge headquarters & spoke with caitlin. She stated because my truck didn't have any recalls on it, this part did not qualify & if it did, I would've been contacted. I told her I totally disagreed since I only found out during our discussion there was a recall on my truck for the gas tank - and I still have not been contact by mail or phone for that issue. Chrysler dealer services Dodge & Jeep vehicles & this is the only place I can get this part which has been considered a faulty/defective recall part and because I don't own a Chrysler, my truck doesn't qualify, but I'm forced to pay for a recalled part?.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. In addition, the air conditioner, radio, and heater failed. While driving, the doors unlocked and locked periodically on their own. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 179,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that all of the doors failed to lock and unlock electronicly. The contact had to lock and unlock the doors manually. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the fuse for the door locks was replaced. The failure recurred. The contact also stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Mf.

The car with lock and unlock doors by itself and flash lights on and off, causing the vehicle to be inoperable when this happens during driving and when parking. We were already told the controlmodule needs replacing but because this is not a 4x4 it is not covered in the recall. Then the brakes stop but not fully and will cause a slide backwards if not held down while in motion, on an incline, on street or ramp. The throttle light and the antilock brake light comes on while driving, while turning, on streetand highway, causing the car to stall in traffic, while moving we have almost been rear eneded a couple of times. We see several recalls that would relate to our problem but all have been identified for the 4x4.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro 4x4. The contact stated that while park, the power lock failed to work when remotely or manually operated. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000. Jo.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro 4x4. The contact stated that the windshield wipers seized. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the relay switch needed to replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who dealer diagnoised that the relay module needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired however, the vehicle's windshield wipers malfunctioned and all 4 doors to the vehicle would lock automatically when the contact would accelerate vehicle . The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v438000 (visibility) which states that the relays and modules would be updated and repaired. The mechanic informed the contact that the module not only needed to be updated but needed to be replaced. The dealer did not diagnose the vehicle once the failure recurred to identify any further repairs. The vehicle's repair was not completed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000. Gl.

The electric door locks and the windshield wiper fluid for the front window do not work. These are on the same fuse m38 in the tipm. Thousands of people have had this issue and it is my opinion that it is a defect and should be recalled. Although it is not an immediate threat, when it snows and the salt builds up on the windshield and you can't see, it is a very big safety issue for you and everyone around you as a pedestrian and in a car. This is an issue that happens over time and it seems everyone is having the issue at once. This could be a bad winter.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while parked, the forbik failed to unlock the vehicle doors. In addition, the doors could not be opened when the unlock switch was depressed. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000. Djr.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge ntiro. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the warning lights illuminated. In addition, the gear shifter would not shift. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, three weeks later, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tipm needed to be repaired. The contact was unaware if the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 07v291000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

2007 Dodge Nitro slt - car sitting in driveway overnight the vehicle listed, on multiple occasions, will go into a state where attempting to start the vehicle causes multiple odd things to simultaneously happen: loud clicking noises can be heard from engine compartment headlights / tail lights flash wipers start and stop randomly all dash lights randomly turn on and off radio clock is reset to 12:00 as if the battery was disconnected radio sometimes randomly turns on/off fuel pump can be heard starting and stopping, sometimes will not stop sometimes putting a battery charger on the car's battery will make it start. Sometimes it only makes the clicking louder, along with random other events listed above. Sometimes the only thing that fixes the problem is a thump with a small rubber mallet to the black box just to the rear of the main 12 volt battery. This seems to be more likely to happen in colder weather, but is not limited to happening during cold weather. Sometimes, just unlocking the car doors with the Dodge key fob will cause some issues to happen. Sometimes the issues are followed up with check engine light coming on, but when codes are pulled they are invalid codes (codes checked at dealer).

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the vehicle would not open when prompted by the electrical key switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 88,000. Ad.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. After starting the vehicle, the windshield wipers would erroneously activate and could not be turned off. While driving in the rain, the wipers suddenly turned off and stopped operating. After shutting the vehicle off and restarting the engine, the wipers activated and operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,556.

I have a 2007 Dodge Nitro with milage at 48,545. I have had a few incidents where I have been driving my car and while turning into a parking space my car has turned off on me out of no where also my stearing wheels locks up on me, thankfully this has not happened while I have been on freeway or on street driving at regular driving speeds otherwise you would have been hearing from my attorney. Also we dont get much rain in California, however during the rainy season I dont know from where but there is water getting into my car on d, leaving puddles of water in my car. Another issue is that my alarm goes off at all times of the day by itself. Also I do regular oil changes as needed on my car,in between oil chnages I notice my oil goes down substantually bout 3 to 4 quarts, and there is no leak in my car. The bottom line here is that the vehcile I purchaed is a lemon.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that all of the doors failed to lock and unlock electronically. The contact had to lock and unlock the doors manually. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where no defect was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while in park, the doors failed to lock electronically. The contact had to manually lock all doors. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was unavailable. Oo.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while at a stop light the vehicle stalled without warning. The lights on the instrument panel illuminated then it went black. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000. Aw.

Approx. The week of June 9,2015, the indicator lights on the dash came on, anti skid light etc. I took my vehicle in to local auto shop,they ordered the computer module and they couldn't get it to sync. They took to Dodge dealership for them to program. When I picked up, lights on dash still all on. Auto shop spoke with Dodge and person who programmed said they programmed the module, but something else was causing dash to light up. Auto shop tells me, I have to buy a 2nd module. After a weeks time of not having a vehicle and Dodge trying to address, they realize the 1st module was faulty so they ordered a new one. Vehicle then drove fine after installation, but as of Friday, July 24, 2015. As I was crossing a major light intersection, 3/4 way across the Nitro dies out on me and the dash light anti skid comes on, I coast to the side of the road and I was fortunate the cars behind me were paying attention otherwise I could have been rear ended! I put the car in park, restart the car and it turns on fine, no lights on dash. I continue to head home and upon the turn into my neighborhood ( a slow turn), the Nitro dies on me again and the same anti skid light comes on again. Road is dry weather is clear. I pull off to shoulder on road and repeat the put into park and start engine. I get home and called Dodge and explained situation. They see in vehicle record that they did replace the computer module. Dodge is taking in my Nitro to service on tues. July 28,2015. There has got to be an electrical issue with these computer modules and for me is a safety issue when your driving fine and then your vehicle suddenly shuts down because of this module.

During the summer or winter time the remote control don't work. Also the front planel show me some blinker lights when I use the directional light. The remote control issues in very unsafety because this car have just a door with the key access. If you have some emergency inside or fire, you can't open the doors. If you have children this issue will be a potential fatality because the others door are locked to access from outside. Please put attention in issue because I read more electrical problems in other websites in the same way. For this reason I started this petition.

Electronical issues, like I'm unable t ok open trunk or lock and unlock vehicle with keys check engine light as well as an exclamation point turns on and of while car is on drive. Airbag light doesn't turn off even if both passenger and driver have seatbelts on it beeps while driving.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact started the vehicle and activated the air conditioner however, warm air emitted throughout the air vents. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and they informed that the air conditioner evaporator would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,400. Js.

My car will not lock. About a year ago the "lock-unlock key" stopped working and no one could figure out what was wrong with it. Since then I've had to manually use the key to unlock the driver door and then manually use the door lock/unlock button for the rest of the doors. Last month (March 2015), the locks completely stopped working. After 2 days the unlock button on both the driver and passenger sides starting working, but the lock button is completely non-functional. I have to manually lock every door to keep my car somewhat secure, however my trunk is now stuck unlocked with no way to lock it. I have brought my car to 3 mechanics and none of them can figure out the problem. After doing some research it seems many people are having this same problem.