Car Stall problems of the 2008 Dodge Nitro

Five problems related to car stall have been reported for the 2008 Dodge Nitro. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2021

It started with all dash lights coming on saying it had issues and then just stopped dead in road. I had tpim put in, then alternator , and then new battery. Was fine and then head lights stopped coming on . Next, it starting with horn, and everything under the sun coming on and not stopping. Took to shop and they thought they found it, and drove for a day and as soon as I turned on headlights it stalled. In motion on a street driving.

2 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 11/25/2019

While driving car stalls for no rhyme or reason at different times. I've almost put it in the ditch multiple times now. Thankfully all while going 25-40mph and not faster on the highway.

3 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while he drove at 35mph. The vehicle was towed the to the contact home. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000. Li.

4 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after some time. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Oo.

5 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2011

My truck has a tendency to stall when at idle speed. Happens on an intermittent basis. I first took it to allen samuel's Dodge on 610 freeway in houston, TX. They could not reproduce the problem, suggested throttle body service which was perform. Didn't correct the issue. Took it to gilman Chrysler on 59 sw freeway in houston, they couldn't reproduce the problem. Within the past two years have had fuel injector service, spark plug replacement and fuel pump replacement in an attempt to correct this issue, all at the above dealerships. Vehicle now has about 75,000 miles. Problem still exist on an intermittent basis. I am afraid that it may stall in traffic while at traffic light or freeway traffic jam which could lead to injury or death. It is my understanding that the 2007 Dodge Nitros were recall for the same problem. I showed the dealers the recall form safecar but their comment was that my vehicle was not recall and since they were not getting any codes my problem was different. I disagree, it has to be computer software as with the Dodge Nitro 2007. I bought the vehicle new in 2008 and am the only owner.




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