general problems of the 2011 Dodge Nitro

Five problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2011 Dodge Nitro. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2019

For the past year or so the brake pedal goes to the floor usually while braking and hitting a bump. Brakes will eventually go back to normal sometimes after a few minutes and sometimes after a few hours. Pumping the brake pedal does not help. Unsafe because never know when it's going to happen and braking power is greatly reducing during these events. This happens every few months or so.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2019

The brakes give out when hitting a pothole, sometimes it just goes out.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/06/2018

While driving, when brakes are applied after hitting a pothole or indention in the road, the brake pedal goes all the way to the floor. The vehicle eventually stops. Brakes will eventually come back up to normal position. This has happened exiting the freeway, and on city streets.

4 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/20/2018

The air bag lights comes on and off constantly.

5 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2017

When vehicle is in motion on a city street and hits a bump or rut and I hit the brakes, brake pedal goes all the way to the floor.


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