general problems of the 2011 Dodge Nitro

Eight problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2011 Dodge Nitro. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Dodge Nitro based on all problems reported for the 2011 Nitro.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2022

Loss of power, engine completely shut off at a redlight.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/09/2020

The car just turned off on its own as I was driving in a parking lot about 15 mph.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/22/2019

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that after the vehicle was driven for a short distance and parked, when the contact returned to the vehicle, the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88000. Ah.

4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2017

I have a Dodge Nitro heat, the car is a lemon. Constant fails with hvac, electric, coils, catalytic converter. My engine light came on and I took the car to the shop next day. Now I am being told the transmission system needs to be replaced for 4k. I have only had the car since 2012, new. Not even 5 yrs old in use. I think this is a real issue that I got a lemon from Dodge. They should do something.

5 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/04/2016

After getting a routine oil change on January 4, 2006. My car stop running while exiting the freeway and would not start again. Called the dealership after finding out that there was a recall on my car engine for January 11, 2016. He told me that the engine had been locked up after checking to make sure this was correct. To no avail the dealership will not honor the recall and I am still stuck without adequate transportation. Need this issue resolve so I can get back to work.

6 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while in park, the air conditioner and heater was activated but failed to function. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the blower motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000. Oo.

7 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2015

We were on vacation in st augustine FL in the middle of an intersection getting ready to turn and the engine just completely shut off for no reason at all , thank goodness it was around 11:00 at night and there wasn't much traffic because we had a semi truck coming at us , luckily it started right back up and we got out of the way because it could have been a horrific accident ! this vehicle also sputters from time to time like the engine is going to die and also the windshield wipers come on by them selves for no reason !.

8 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the engine began to rev as the rpms increased independently. In addition, the doors failed to lock electronically and all doors locked independently. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the tipm needed to be replaced. However, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000. The VIN was unavailable. Oo.


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