Dodge Nitro owners have reported 1 problem related to brake fluid leak (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro 4x4. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from under the vehicle. The brake pedal traveled to the floorboard upon engaging and the vehicle failed to reduce speed until after the brake pedal was applied repeatedly with force. The contact inspected the outside of the vehicle when coming to a complete stop and noticed the front passenger side brake pad detached onto the road. The contact was able to drive the vehicle with caution. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the master cylinder and booster cylinder. In addition, both front rotors and both front CA pliers were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the problem and repaired the vehicle at their expense. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000. Updated 05/11/lj
according to the invoice, brake fluid was leaking from the master cylinder and contaminated the brake booster. The right front brake inner pad fell out of the bracket and the piston hit the rotor and damaged it. The brake booster, master cylinder, both front brake calipers and rotors were replaced. Updated 05/23/12.
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