Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Dodge Nitro

Dodge Nitro owners have reported 38 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (26 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Dodge Nitro


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Dodge Nitro

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. While attempting to unlock the doors manually and electronically, the doors failed to unlock. The contact mentioned that the front driver's door was the only door able to unlock.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the rear latch door and all four automatic door latches failed. The contact had to manually lock the doors and could not open the rear latch door. The dealer diagnosed that the main module fuse box needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the rear hatch door lock failed to open. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.   Read details...




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