Body Problems of Dodge Nitro - part 1

On 2/11/2021 me an my mom was head to doctor at 445am and it was just raining cold and we hit a patch of ice going 20 miles and hour and I lost control and we went rolling 3 times and air. Bags did not deploy and the seat belt restriors didnt restrict as we was rolling some time in process my head hit windshield and got knocked out it was on a hwy moving their was no one on the road but us. . It wount let me up load my pictures I have but will be glade to mail them to u waiting on police report he put wrong information about me on for so it needto be fixed.

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Drivers side rear door won’t lock or unlock with remote or by buttons in the car. It has to be done by hand.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. Door locks in operable, neither fob nor button works, keyfob locks but not unlock vehicle not diagnosed neither dealer nor manufacturer contacted while attempting to unlock the vehicle, the keyfob failed. The contact stated that the keyfob will lock the vehicle however, has failed in every attempt to unlock the vehicle. Additionally, the internal lock/unlock buttons were also inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Ah.

Everything falling apart on this car. Now the horn goes off when its off, on the freeway or just at a stop light, the other thing, when I fill up the gas tank the gas shoots back up.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked or being driven, the vehicle power door locks would fail to lock or open the doors with no warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent m mechanic where it was diagnosed with a defective tipm (totally integrated power module) that need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Aa.

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.

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Tl the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated extremely hard while attempting to drive out of a parking space. The vehicle was pushed out of the space by bystanders. The contact had the vehicle towed to san antonio Dodge Chrysler (11910 I-35 frontage rd, san antonio, TX 78233, (210) 239-1808), but they did not assist. The contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v121000 (power train, air bags, structure); however, the dealer stated that the vehicle had no recalls. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 180,000.

My daughter attempted to exit the vehicle upon parking in our driveway from the front seat passenger side when the plastic handle snapped!!.

On Saturday 11/5/16 when trying to exit the vehicle the driver's interior door handle snapped off making it very difficult to exit the vehicle, more so in an emergency.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the vehicle key fob failed to unlock the doors. In addition, the interior door failed to unlock. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure 80,000. Aw.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that after locking the doors to the vehicle it was later discovered that doors had become unlocked. The contact also indicated that while operating the vehicle the doors would erroneously unlock. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. Jft.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the rear door locks failed to unlock, which prevented the doors from opening. The contact mentioned that the locks would only unlock manually. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the locks needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 84,000. Pm.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Nitro 4x2. The contact stated that both exterior and interior power doors locks failed to unlock or lock. In addition, on separate occasions the front passenger's and driver's side exterior and interior power door locks failed to lock or unlock. The failure occurred sporadically. Whenever the failure occurred the contact would have to manually unlock the door to exit or enter the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Js.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that an abnormal noise emitted from under the vehicle and burning fumes entered the cabin. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the heat shield fractured without warning and rubbed against the driveshaft causing damages. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v121000 (air bags, power train, structure). The VIN was not available. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was to schedule an appointment to inspect and diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the power locks failed to work intermittently for an extended period of time. The contact noticed that as the failure progressed, the power locks failed to work completely within the past 6 months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the tipm needed to be replaced. The contact also indicated that the windshield wiper fluid was full but the windshield wipers failed to work. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

The inside drivers door handle broke. The new replacement handle broke. I have to roll the window down to open my door. If I ever get in an accident I will be trapped.

Driving down road when all of a sudden heard herendous squealing noise so loud couldn't stay inside vehicle while moving. Upon examination I discovered a heat shield had fallen against and wrapped itself around the drive shaft. I now know the aluminum piece to be the heat shield from the transfer case. This shield is one involved for recalls of same year make and model two wheel drive. My Dodge Nitro 2008 is a 4x4 model not included in said recall. My question to the government as well as Chrysler is one of why not??? fix my vehicle safety hazard too. . .

The door locks quit working and then they jam. The inside handle breaks and the lock knob wont move up so your trapped inside so these no way to get out without climbing over the seats. If you were to cash and there was only one way out of the car it better not be the doors that have stopped working.

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Tl - the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated there was water in ceiling of the vehicle. The contact mentioned she had noticed water stains on both sides of the ceiling of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer/mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 42,950. Bt.

I am original owner of this vehicle. It is garaged , well maintained, and serviced by dealership. There is no history of abuse, or auto accidents associated with this vehicle. The interior drivers door handle snapped off in my hands yesterday, while attempting to exit the parked vehicle. This is a considerable safety concern. Only exit is through an electric window, due to large console between seats. I have contacted doge, and due to mileage (79k) and age (2007), they offer no assistance in fixing, so I will have to pay at dealership. I have seen enough complaints in various forums of this same issue, to warrant contacting you. This is not cosmetic, but of vital concern to driver safety. Please consider further action with a view to recall , so that manufacturer will proceed rectify this dangerous flaw. Thank you for your consideration.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side front door handles became detached from the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that the driver's side front window failed to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 101,422.

The emergency brake never worked like it should, even when new, the electric window switches and power door locks work when they feel like it, and the inside door handles break for no reason other than poor workmanship and poor choice of materials (plastic) rendering them useless. These are all known problems for years with Dodge Nitros . They should be forced to recall them for these reasons, especially because they are all dangerous. It's like the money pit. Dodge wants $150. 00 per door just to repair the handle assemblies. Are they kidding me? who makes a door handle out of cheap plastic? we take care of this vehicle like its a new car, and never abuse it. It has only 60,000 miles on it. The first door handle broke with 30,000 miles. Dodge had better do something before I no longer own this vehicle or I will cross them off my list for good. I have no problem going back to Ford and staying there. (or Hyundai for that matter).

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated, that the front and back dome light comes on randomly. The vehicle was parked when the incident occurs and when he is driving the vehicle. He has to detach the battery to turn off the lights. The alarm goes off without warning and the battery also has to be disconnected. The authorized dealer diagnosed the problem and stated that he needs a new tail gate switch. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 55000. Dyd.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the automatic door locks had malfunctioned and the driver side rear, passenger side rear and the front passenger side door could not be opened from outside the vehicle. The contact also indicated that the rear lift gate could not be opened at all. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that door module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 91,000. Jft.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that both the driver and passenger's side interior door handles were fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 59,000.

My child and I were in an accident that resulted in the complete loss of our vehicle. The bottom of car was leaking and it according to bystanders caught fire. The complaint that I have is the fact that I received the recall notice for my vehicle back in the month of may and called the local dealership for 3 months to schedule the safety recall repair of the underbody transmission tunnel shield, but every time I called I was told the parts were not available for the 3 months I tried to follow up only to learn that the transmission was leaking during the accident. I was and am really disappointed at the continuous recall notices after the fact of my attempts. Please correct this problem with the dealerships immediately. Thank you.

Cheap handle broke I opened the door normal with no force and it snap. . . .

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro 4x4. The contact stated that the front driver's side interior door handle fractured upon exiting the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Interior door handles keep breaking easily. Would result in fatality in case of fire. Brake lights keep going out with new bulbs. It's electrical problem. Very dangerous to other drivers on road as well as passengers.

Went to get out of the car and the driver side door handle just popped. Completely broken, had to turn the car back on roll down the window open the door roll the window back up then turn off the vehicle just to get out. I have had to do this for the past week. I did nothing out of the normal and should not have to pay over $300 for a replacement door handle per dealership quote.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the front driver's side power window switch failed. In addition, the front driver's side interior door handle was fractured. The contact was unable to open the door from inside the vehicle. The front passenger side low beam headlight and the driver's side brake light also failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was reported to the manufacturer who refused to offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 76,325. The current mileage was 76,359.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact received an interim letter for NHTSA campaign id number 13v121000 (air bags , power train , structure), which informed the contact that the remedy part was not currently available. The contact had concern of the potential safety defect involved with not being able to have the recall service performed within a reasonable time. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.

I just bought my Nitro but every time I fill up the gas tank it will click off at the nozzle but then I get gas spewing back out! it has happened to me twice now at two different pumps at two different gas stations. It scared me very much and is a huge safety hazard! my Nitro is no longer under warranty but I know I am not alone with having this issue. The only fix I know of is replacing the gas tank at my expense. I feel as this is a well known and prevalent issue Dodge should address it ASAP!.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, an unusual noise emitted from underneath the vehicle. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 13v121000 (air bags , power train , structure) and the part was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the remedy part to become available. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The failure mileage was unavailable. Kmj.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro 4x2. The contact stated there was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 13v121000 (air bags , power train , structure) and the part was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the remedy part to become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced any failures. The VIN was unavailable.