general problems of the 2008 Dodge Nitro

Esp bas lights (appeared after). As I was driving, the car felt like it hit a brick wall even though it didnt, it slammed me into the steering wheel and then continued driving. At that point, the esp bas light came on. Have attempted to contact Dodge or Chrysler by phone with no chance at reaching a person cause of robotic answering services.

Took my vehicle in for a recall. The recall was for replacing the emblem on the steering wheel. The emblem was removed but the replacement cover was not installed. Also the recall for the drive shaft was not done.

Brakes not working properly, problems with heater core.

The car jerks back an shits off randomly in the road an the emergency brake doesn't work it almost caused me to get in an accident.

I love this vehicle except for the brakes. We've had to get the brakes worked on more than 10 times. We've replaced just about everything to do with brakes. Just when you think they are fixed, something else happens. This is a 2008 and has less than 38000 miles on it. We take very good care of it. I can't take it anywhere because I'm not sure if it will make it. I was going to trade my Nitro in for a for something new. I think I will be looking into a Ford SUV. Very , very dissatisfied!!!!.

Vehicle lost power, brakes & steering, all warning lights lit up, wipers and pump running continually, horn blaring continually, and fan motor running even with keys out of ignition. This happened in rush hour traffic on the way to work and I barely got it off the road and out of traffic before coming a stop against a curb! replaced the tipm & battery within the last 4 months and it's only gotten worse!.

While driving and getting close to a stop, if I hit a bump while braking, the breaks will fail and and loose all pressure in pedal. Still brakes, but you really have to step hard on brake pedal. You get pressure back on pedal sometimes a few days after have to pump on pedal to get pressure.

My Nitro is having a problem with the abs system locking up or sometimes chattering then locking up when in 4 wheel drive on slippery city and highway roads, additionally when I remove my foot from the accelerator in that situation it actually speeds up.

Horn blows will unoccupied. Doors lock and unlock by itself in or out if vehicle, vehicle has stalled several times,break light on and breaks failed ,heated seat either burn you or won't work, a/c comes on by itself,gas is disappearing really quick,oil light comes on, starter sticking, took to dealership and was diagnosed with tipm failing. S several times its tried to stall on me traveling on highway and Friday ran upon a slow vehicle in a curve and break light came one as I applied breaks and had little to no breaks. I almost hit the other vehicle due to this . This obviously is a safety issue and needs to be handled . And its even affect the remote start as well . It won't run 30seconds and it shuts off . Can't lock doors knowing they'll stay locked either . But most importantly above all is the stalling out its all tried to do and massive amount of fuel its dumping into engine getting into my oil ruining my vehicle and the electrical issue is gonna cause something catastrophic and needs to be recalled ASAP.

The park brake does not hold, causing unintentional movement. This vehicle has a manual transmission. Even when left in reverse, the vehicle creeps on steeper inclines. When talking to Chrysler, I am told my VIN is not included in any recalls. There was a recall (h28) that addressed this situation on this model and year of vehicle. The problem exists in the hand brake slack adjuster. The emergency brake shoes were inspected and properly adjusted. The hand brake lever runs out of travel before the brake cable tightens enough to securely set the brakes.

Driving on a bumpy rode, I come across a pit hole, I hit the brakes to avoid any loss of control of the vehicle, and while doug so I feel my brake shake and the suspension give out cause the brakes to go all the way to the floor as if I have no brake power, took to shop they did a total break repair of $400, come another rainy day brakes go out the same way, shop said its must be a manufacturer defect.

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.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Dodge. The conact stated that the vehicle rolled off a park position, but his daughter was able to stop the vehicle. There was no warning indicator. The contact stated that the parking break faileed several tmes. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was told that the VIN was not in recall. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not offer any help. The failure mileage was 99,883. Fe.

The computer makes the the truck stall,wipers,horn,locks and washer fluid goes haywire and it does this while drive and parked. Park brake dont lock brakes secure. Airbag sensers stays on. Its been happening since July 2015 took to Dodge dealer in lake charles la. Had computer replace but happening all over again.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the key fob failed to activate whenever attempting to access the front passenger side door and both rear doors. Also, the liftgate failed to open with the key fob. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed that the timp and the control module needed to be replaced. In addition, whenever the brakes were engaged a loud screeching noise emitted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

I had 2 consecutive instances yesterday where, while driving, all of the notices came on on the dashboard display, my anti lock brakes locked up and then released, along with my horn and front and rear wipers engaging and not being able to be turned off. Also, once I pulled over and removed the keys, these issues continued, and the vehicle was still running despite no key being in the ignition. After waiting approximately 20 minutes, and once all of the anti theft features had stopped, I got back into my car, started it, and no more than 40 feet down the road, the vehicle repeated the earlier issue with the anti lock brakes locking up momentarily, the horn was blaring, and both the front and rear wipers started and wouldn't stop even when trying to use the wiper control to turn them off. Again, the vehicle appeared to still be running even after shutting the key off and removing it from the ignition.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the brakes were inoperable. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 08v525000 (parking brake). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 119,000.

I dropped my daughter off at school and was returning home when all the dash lights appeared and vehicle started to shut down. Had the battery checked and alternator checked both was fine. Similar problems occurred about 8 months earlier replaced battery and battery ends. Took the vehicle to dealer to get checked out. Same problem with battery ends needs replacing. Also have been replacing rear lights every three to six months turns out the switch needed to be replaced. Not sure if these are normal problems for a five year old vehicle.

I have had problems with what I believe is the electrical and I am afraid of it causing a fire. I have had dash lights come on for the breaks only to have the Chrysler dealer tell me nothing is wrong. Then when the turn signal is turned on the dome light was flashing. Then 4 dash lights come on and it has something to do with the break system brought to mechanic he done an analysis said I needed a part. A week later the lights are out so I went back and this time was told as long as the lights are out there is nothing wrong. I am not a mechanic or scientist but I don't think iti takes a rocket scientist to know something is not right with the electrical. The locks lock and unlock by themselves and this zaps my battery. I have a brand new battery which is dead today. I have called Chrysler and they said I have to have another analysis done???? this is crazy!.

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!.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact was driving 50 mph when all of the instrument panel lights started to flicker abnormally. The steering wheel then seized to the point where it was impossible for the contact to steer the vehicle. The brakes also engaged independently and threw the contact forward. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 73,500.

Dodge Nitro 2008 back braking system - little to no notice back brakes have grinded down to the rotor on my Nitro - there are several recalls for 2010 2009 2007 on braking issues but non on 2008 I have had my Nitro two years don't drive it much have 25646 miles total it appear that the brakes are braking even when not in use to cause them to wear out so uneven. Front brakes are fine and have no issues. Called Chrysler called carmax where my car was purchased in or to check out the issue I have to pay for an inspection even though I have an extend warranty brake check or inspection is not covered. Even though I explain there might be some issues with the braking system.