Three problems related to car will not start have been reported for the 2011 Dodge Nitro. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
When I get in the car, all the lights and door ajar sounds happen like normal. When I put the key into ignition and attempt to crank it, all the lights in the dash come on but the vehicle will not start or even turn over or click,,,nothing. After start attempt, the check engine light, gas cap light and tire light stay on and everything else shuts off. I have been a week without the car because it won't start.
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Nitro. While attempting to start the vehicle, an abnormal sound was heard and the vehicle failed to start without warning. After two attempts, the vehicle started and made an abnormal sound. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact stated there were various electrical issues in the past with the heater, defrost, brake lights, air conditioner, and radio. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
I purchased this vehicle in November 2013, unaware that there was a recall on the tipm. Here it is a few months later and my vehicle breaks down. I had it towed to the dealership. They told me diagnostic and a check up was done and they couldnt find anything wrong. The vehicle started right up. I picked up my truck Tuesday 02/18/2014. I live less then 2 miles from the dealership. When I got home the vehicle would not start. Called dealership back stated to wait 30 minutes and try to restart it. I ended up waiting an hour before it could start and took it back to ed voyles. They ran a diagnostic in front of me. The truck wouldnt start so they pushed it into repair shop. I recieved a call the next day stating it was the tipm. The charge was 1,030. 00 and 117. 00 for running test. I decided to research the vehicle only to find out there was a recall for that part. I called Dodge @ 800-247-9753 on 02/20/2014 spoke to rep she stated there was a recall but my vehicle VIN# was not apart of the recall. I informed her that they should have recalled all the vehicles because its the same exact issue. She stated they could not repair the vehilce and my warranty will not cover it.