Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2008 Dodge Nitro

Table 1 shows one common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2008 Dodge Nitro.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Dodge Nitro

Problem Category Number of Problems
Latches/locks/linkage problems
3

Latches/locks/linkage problem #1

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated then when the doors were locked, the locks spontaneously unlock. The contact mentioned that when the failure occurred, the doors locks were unable to lock manually or electronically. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.

Latches/locks/linkage problem #2

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. While attempting to lock the doors with the key fob and on the vehicle's door panel, the vehicle would not lock. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Latches/locks/linkage problem #3

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while in park, the locks engaged independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the key fob needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.


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