Body Problems of Dodge Nitro - part 2

I stopped my car and went to open the driver door from the interior handle and the plstic piece inside the door panel snapped and the handle was no longer functioning. I am now unable to open my car from the interior.

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The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact was attempting to reverse and when the back-up assist system haphazardly alerted that there was an object behind the vehicle. The contact stated that there were no objects or persons behind the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that one of the back-up sensors was pushed inward and the plastic between the bumper was melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the exhaust pipe was rusted and fractured. The technician also stated that the exhaust pipe, bumper and back up sensor would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.

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Driver side door handle broke when opening door. That was the first one. Since then three of the four handles have broken.

Crashed the vehicle into pole. The car is totaled. Passenger airbags went off. Drivers airbag did not go off. With the amount of impact the car took on, the drivers airbag should have deployed. Significant injuries, head hit windshield, four broken ribs, 2 broken toes, one dislocated. Has been hospitalized now for 6 days. And now getting transferred to a rehabilation hospital.

Drivers side front door handle snapped while trying to exit the vehicle. I had just purchased the vehicle (used) and asked about it being replaced and was told that it was not covered. I was told it would cost about $300 to replace (the handle was only about $70, the rest was labor). I did not feel that I should have had to pay for this expense and I did not have the "extra cash" at this time so I opted out for repair. A year later, the front passenger door handle snapped while trying to exit the vehicle. I refuse to pay for this unacceptable defect. This is a life threatening hazard and needs to be recalled.

I recently filed a claim with Dodge due to rust developing under clear coat of my 2008 silver Dodge Nitro r/t 4x4, I am the original owner and purchased the vehicle new from dealership. I also purchased the interior and exterior protection package at the time of the purchase, I developed rust on the rear hatch so extensive that it had to be repaired. During the talked to other owners with the same year, color, make and model and all are experiencing the exact same rust developing on entire car. The anti-corrosion perforation limited warranty states all panels 3 years 36,000 miles and outer panels 5 years 100,000 miles in which my vehicle falls under the requirements. I have been denied warranty coverage for the repair under the Dodge case number 22173077 along with one other person who was denied under case number 22212592, I was told that it was rail dust from transporting the vehicle via train, and the dealership should have cleaned the car prior to having the outer protection being applied. Being that it was on the vehicle prior to taking delivery I feel it should be covered under the warranty. Pictures from my and other vehicles are available if needed. ## VIN passed ## Dodge Nitro 4x4 2008 ##.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that all four door latch became inoperable contact stated that she would have to manually lock the vehicle door however; the trunk does not lock. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis. The mechanic was unable to locate the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer has not been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the driver side interior door handle broke in half and separated from the door. The driver side door could only be opened from the outside. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 92,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro rt. The contact stated that after exiting the vehicle, the driver side door handle detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 58,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the interior door handle fractured and detached from the vehicle without force. The dealer did not offer any assistance since there were no recalls. The manufacturer was aware of the failure, but failed to offer any assistance to the contact. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 90,000 and the failure mileage was 80,000.

I was driving on a street where I had no stop signs or stop lights and at the cross street, I was hit (t-bone) by someone . The person had just been at the stop sign but did not see that I was passing by as I had no stop sign. Their car collided with mine on the driver / left passenger side. The airbags never deployed. The car shut off and I was unable to turn in on to move it. The driver side door was jammed shut. The car was in the shop for over 30 days due to the damage.

Possible defect on a 2007 Dodge Nitro that is going to be resold at an auto auction on 12/10/2009. The issue has been reported to Dodge/Chrysler and to the dealership that sold us the car. This car is dangerous, was dangerous when it was sold to us. I will be more than happy to share the incident report on file with Dodge hq and our attorney.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the passenger and both rear door handles broke. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 112,000.

Back break lights go out continuously. I have had them replaced several times while under warranty. Lights are still going out but now my extended warranty is over. Dealership said they would have to run a diagnostic test before they could find out what is wrong. This is very concerning because it is a documented problem since the first year I purchased the car in 2007 and the problem still exists. My rear windows stopped working, had to have them replaced which I found odd because I hardly used the back windows. Driver's side handle has snapped in half. This makes for a safety issue because I cannot get out of the car without rolling down the window and then unlocking myself then roll up the window before turning off my car. Also, the power window control has snapped off as well for controlling the front passenger window. I'm concerned I will be trapped in my vehicle if I continue to lose power functions to the car. Heating unit works sporadically. Took it to local mechanic he fixed it. It worked temporarily and then stopped. Called dealership and once again was told that they would have to perform a diagnostic test; which is understandable if this was the only problem, but unfortunately this is not.