16 problems related to power train have been reported for the 2008 Dodge Nitro. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Dodge Nitro based on all problems reported for the 2008 Nitro.
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. The contact stated that there was no collision during the incident. The contact's son sustained a concussion and facial injuries, causing severe swelling to the face and severe headaches. No medical treatment was received, but the son remained bed ridden for several days from the injuries sustained during the air bag deployment. The cause of the failures were not determined. The manufacturer and the local dealer were notified of the failures. The contact was informed of NHTSA campaign number: 13v121000(power train, air bags, structure), which the contact's son related to the failure. The failure mileage was 203,000.
The vehicle throws the abs, esp,break and traction control lights and then while driving completely at random then turns off while driving!!!! which can cause an accident (I and my daughter are lucky to be alive) this is not ok the vehicle drives fine then at random throws those lights and shuts off after restarting it the check engine light comes on and says the transmission shift solenoid b is malfunction and the vehicle wouldn't shift properly. Luckily I had my code reader I. The car with me I cleared the code and now the car drives fine until this happens again I'm scared to drive it this is dangerous their's no warning. I drive on the highway everyday their's no warning it happens at random 2 times I've been lucky. No codes came up driving after clearing it and the car drives fine now but it's happened 2 times while driving this is extremely dangerous and I don't know what to do because with the codes gone the issues are gone but they randomly all the lights mentioned above come on and then the car shuts off with no warning then when you restart it it throws a different code for a different problem the first time was a low voltage code I cleared it and even tho my battery tested good I replaced it and two days later the same issue and a different code.
Power steering locks up, power steering fluid not helping. Looks like oil mixed in with the coolant. Car smoking and overheating.
While driving the exiter ring broke causing abs/traction control/esp lights to illuminate. Opening the door the spring detached, door now freely swings open. Heater core needs to be replaced due to poor craftsmanship. The car no longer heats up. The rear window wiper no longer works properly. The doors in the rear of the car no longer lock or unlock when using the electric lock control. The heat shield from under the car broke off the vehicle.
Since I purchased the vehicle in 2010, it's had strange electrical issues. First, the door locks have been malfunctioning. After a couple of uses, they no longer respond to the remote, or door lock button. Nor will they automatically lock while the vehicle is in motion. That's very dangerous. The second issue is that the horn would randomly honk. The honking stopped for about a year. Tonight, the honking started at random and wouldn't stop. The key wasn't in the ignition and the car was parked. I had to remove the negative battery cable to avoid a visit from the police for disturbing the peace. The third issue is that the airbag light came on. Yet another strange issue. When starting the engine, there will be s long start as if the starter stays engaged for too long. Sometimes , the engine will start, not idle and just stop. The engine has started and barely had any power and would barely move.
Premature rust through of oil pan and trans. Pan. Due to defective materials. Will leak and cause a possible fire and or loss of control of the vehicle.
This situation has happened quite a few time and has escalated over the time period. The first time I walked out to my car. I pressed the key to unlock it and the horn started honking, the windshield wipers and spray was going and the lights flashed. This lasted approx. 5 seconds. And stopped. The next incident occurred while driving down the fwy. Same symptoms occurred, but this time lasted approx. 30 seconds then stopped. The third incidence: same symptoms but would not stop. I opened up the hood, for some reason slapped the fuse box and it stopped but when I went to drive it would not shift from 2nd to 3rd. Gear. This kept happening with increasing frequency and duration. I took it in to the dealer. As I was waiting in line to check in, it happened. Everyone was stunned and amazed, and laughed at my possessed vehicle. Now they can't get it to happen while it is on the computer. It has been almost 2 weeks and I still don't have my car.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v121000m (air bags, power train, structure) in the mail several months ago and stated that the dealer informed her that the parts needed to complete the service were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
1. Every time I fill up gas spilld out all over! 2. The gear shift pops out of first gear on a regular basis when taking of from a stop. 3. The emergency brake has stopped working at all! I contacted my local dealership with a recall I received on the under body transmission tunnel shield and they have yet to fix the problem say im on the list its been months!.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, an unusual noise emitted from underneath the vehicle. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 13v121000 (air bags , power train , structure) and the part was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the remedy part to become available. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The failure mileage was unavailable. Kmj.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated, while driving multiple times and while at stop lights the vehicle stalls. The contact had an independent mechanic repair the vehicle. The problem still occurs. The problem with the vehicle occured from the point of purchase and after repairs from the independent mechanic. The independent dealer was notified of the issue. The manufacturer was notified. There was no approximate mph and failure mileage. Dyd.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign she noticed a vibration from the front end of the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was hesitant to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technicians replaced the brakes however, after the repair the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
The contact 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park. The contact had to use excessive force to shift the vehicle out of park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the gear shift was replaced. The failure recurred after the repair. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the gear shift cables were replaced. The failure continued. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 53,600 and the current mileage was 53,700.
While driving, vehicle begins to sound horn, windshield washers/wipers activate. Sometimes won't shift beyond 2nd gear while entering freeway. Headlights, tail lights, flashers come on whenever they feel like it. A/c stops working, then works again. All interior electronics occasionally fail. Engine shuts itself off. Dealer states it is the tipm. Cost to repair with extended warranty - $410. . . New tipm installed, occasionally still have minor issues.
When sitting at a light or otherwise in idle Dodge Nitro 2008 slt stalls and feels like it is trying to die.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle shifted into limp mode and the rear wheels seized. The contact stopped the vehicle and disconnected the battery; however, when he restarted the vehicle it began to function normally. The contact also stated that the vehicle experienced various electrical failures which caused the interior lights and windshield wipers to involuntarily turn on and off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.