Two problems related to transfer case have been reported for the 2008 Dodge Nitro. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. I now know the aluminum piece to be the heat shield from the transfer case. This shield is one involved for recalls of same year make and model two wheel drive. My Dodge Nitro 2008 is a 4x4 model not included in said recall. My question to the government as well as Chrysler is one of why not??? fix my vehicle safety hazard too. . .
While driving in heavy rain or slushy snow a electrical component on the transfer case that switches the vehicle from two wheel drive to four wheel drive shorts out and renders the four wheel drive useless. This has happened on my vehicle 5 times in the last 3 years.