Air Conditioner problems of the 2008 Dodge Nitro

Two problems related to air conditioner have been reported for the 2008 Dodge Nitro. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2015

2008 Dodge Nitro. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical system and mechanical repair problems. The consumer stated the ac and went out, along with the low and high switch melting some of the under panel where the switch was mounted. Smoke was coming from out the dash while driving. The horn was blared out of control, draining the battery, the radio would not come on, the doors locked and unlocked uncontrollably, the wheel and hub failed on the front of the vehicle, the water pump was replaced, the brakes were replaced three times, in one year. When the consumer clicked the unlock button on the key pad, the door locks went haywire, it would lock and the consumer was unable to enter the vehicle. Also, the catalytic converter was replaced. The tipm was replaced. However, a week later, the problems returned with the headlights staying on, the horn blaring out of control and the doors locking and unlocking and not being able to enter the vehicle. The head lights and tail lights were replaced several times.

2 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2014

I think that something should be done. I am having air conditioner problems with my 2008 Dodge Nitro. I bought the car from hamilton auto group on rt 33 in hamilton NJ, days later they closed their doors. I bought the car in 2009, so it was 1 yr old. I purchased an extended warranty which I never used. Now I have an air condidtioner blowing warm to hot air. I have been researching on line and it seems like this is a common problem with this vehicle. It also seems as though all of the complaints I read on line also state that Dodge / chysler is not covering the repair. So I am looking at about $600. 00 just for the part plus labor. It seems to be a common problem. Isn't this a defect from the manufacturer?? shouldn't they be responsible for correcting the issue if so many people are having problems with the same part??.


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