Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2009 Dodge Nitro

Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2009 Dodge Nitro.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Dodge Nitro

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
1
Latches/locks/linkage problems
1

Door Latch problem #1

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Nitro 4x2. When attempting to use the key fob to unlock the doors, the locks failed. The rear driver side door would not lock from inside the vehicle as well. The dealer stated that the door latch needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,054.

Latches/locks/linkage problem #2

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the automatic lock system stopped working without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the automatic lock switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not remedied. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was 79,747.


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