Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2009 Dodge Nitro.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
Takata recall / several times my 4wd will get a service 4wd light and I will lose 4wd. This time I was sitting still in neutral and turned my selector switch from 2wd to 4wd and received the serv 4wd light. Dodge dealership as well as locally owned shops are at a loss of what's wrong. After many searches online I find I am not the only person with this problem and no answer. Also, the security light is flashing, windshield wipers going crazy, horn blaring, and washer fluid squirting our randomly for a long period of time. Help!!! Dodge says 4wd should be fine but is not. . . I only have 2wd and the service light is still on.
While driving to detroit metro airport tire went flat. Have seen on your website complaints regarding corrosion at retaining nut that holds valve stem in place on this vehicle and model year. Key fob was working intermittently, lock and unlock. Now key fob only unlocks driver side door. Again this complaint is listed on your website for this vehicle and model year.
Driving down the expressway and low tire light came on, lost all air in front passenger tire. When I looked the air valve was missing, checked other wheels and found alloy lug nuts( tire pressure moniters) were all cracked and falling off. Had towed to clio randy wise Chrysler. Replaced all 4 sensors and a tire $700 repair ! although it is a 2009 I only have 25,000 miles on it. I'm very upset about paying for this repair ! I made calls only to be told sorry ! I see there are recalls on these just not for my vehicle.
2009 Dodge Nitro - tpm valve stems corrosion at valve stem retaining nut: when retaining nut fails, falls off, it then chews up the inside of the tire, and the valve stem blows out tire while driving - tire goes flat so fast operator must stop before wheel is damaged and now we find out from the dealer that all 4 tires have to be replaced on 4x4 vehicles or it will lead to transfer case (transmission) issues down the road. You cannot just replace the damaged tire. Dodge needs to send out a recall to inspect the valve stem retaining nut on vehicle with tpm systems and replace with a stainless steel nut. If the tpm is removed you will have an annoying light on in the dash complaining about a tire sensor issue. Anyone else that has this same issue should file it with ntsb immediately.