Dodge Nitro owners have reported 2 problems related to differential unit (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I was driving my car and heard a squeaking and grinding noise while turning I felt my car jerk in the rear so I took my car to aamco total car care this evening the company told me my drive train needs to be replace and my differential seal has leak the fluid was very low from leaking out which I had them add fluid so my rear end does not lock up and cause a bad accident I also did my research on the internet happen to google my car year make and model for recalls it show a major recalls for Dodge Nitro safety hazard from drive trains wreaking from bad drive train also my front window washer fluid will not work on my driver side and my steering wheel feels loose as while and I have a engine light on and my wheel warning light is flashing.
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The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer and the dealer stated that the rear differential broke causing the axle to detach from the vehicle. The contact towed the vehicle to a local mechanic to get a second opinion. The local mechanic suggested that the contact have the axle welded and tested by a specialist. The contact had the vehicle towed to another dealer to have the vehicle inspected. The failure mileage was 48,000. Updated 01/19/10 the mechanic inspected the vehicle and found broken welds at the trailing arm mount at the rear differential. Updated 01/20/jb.