Table 1 shows seven common power train related problems of the 2008 Dodge Nitro. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the driveshaft (three problems).
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while the son was driving approximately 5 mph, the front drive shaft fractured, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop, and the front driver's side and passenger's side airbags erroneously deployed. Read details...
The heat shield protecting the tunnel on my 4x4 Dodge Nitro broke loose and began rubbing on the drive shaft. The heat shailed failed and corroded at all fastening points. The heat shield and drive shaft were both damaged. Read details...
Driving down road when all of a sudden heard herendous squealing noise so loud couldn't stay inside vehicle while moving. Upon examination I discovered a heat shield had fallen against and wrapped itself around the drive shaft. Read details...