Dodge Nitro owners have reported 13 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (13 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems |
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the spring inside the parking brake had become defective causing the parking brake to not operate as needed. The dealer had been notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle regarding the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while stopped on a slight incline with the vehicle in neutral and the parking brake engaged, the vehicle rolled away. The contact was able to enter the vehicle and place the vehicle in park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the parking brake assembly would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08v525000 (parking brake). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that after parking on an incline and engaging the parking brake, the vehicle began to roll backward. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the parking lever needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 08v525000 (parking brake) addressed the failure for manual transmission, not automatic transmissions. The failure mileage was approximately 39,400.
2007 Dodge Nitro-automatic transmission-parking brake failure: vehicle at dealer for parking brake failing to engage. Dealer finds that all parking brake components are rusted and frozen. Dealer states appears parking brake has never engaged. Dealer states issue has caused rust to form on inside of rear wheel rotors causing premature need for replacement. Have noticed similar issues on web searches. Item is not under warranty. Alothough later models have recall, none for this year model. Vehcile has 54000 miles on it and is well taken care of.
Emergency brake fails to stop my 2007 Dodge Nitro with an automatic transmission. It also can not hold the weight of the vehicle when parked at a 25degree incline with the e-brake handle raised fully. Apparently there's a recall (h28) on this, but notes for manual transmissions only, what the hell does the transmission type have to do with the emergency brake working? I have numerous times to have the dealership correct this problem and they will not touch it even though my vehicle is still under warranty!.
2007 Dodge Nitro will not pass inspection because emergency brake will not work. My vehicle warranty will be up on 12-15-09. Took it to the dealer -all he wanted was to sell a brake job. I refused and took it to a mechanic. He said I could get a brake job in a few month, but that it has nothing to with the emergency brake not working. There is no adjust for it. The light comes on in the dash when it is pulled. I had no reason to know it doesn't work, except for the inspection declined. I live in houston, texas and there are no hills to park on . The mac hiak service man said they would not get it working. Please help me, I already put out 39. 75 for an inspection sticker I can not get for faulty manufacture default part. I have read online there were recalls for the same problem year and make with manual transmission. I will also notify the dealer, bb, and attorney generals office of this report that I have sent to you.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that after the NHTSA recall campaign id number: 08v525000 (parking brake) repairs were made the vehicle was taken back to the dealer three times as a result of the parking brake failure. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled away twice. The first time the vehicle crashed into a vehicle and the second time, the vehicle rolled over him and crashed into a door. A police report was not filed and the contact suffered minor injuries as a result. The dealer diagnosed that the brake lever was not functioning and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and decided to send an investigator to inspect the vehicle but did not offered any additional assistance since the warranty had expired. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 5,900 and the current mileage was 28,882.
Defect notice rcdnn-08v525-3946. Pdf reports a defect in 2007 Dodge Nitro parking brake system affecting vehicle safety. The recall only involves vehicles with a manual transmission. It should also cover vehicles with automatic transmission, because the same defective parking brake part is used for both models, and the same defect is found on those with automatic transmissions- that is, the parking brake will not hold on those equipped with automatic transmissions. My 2007 Nitro (w/automatic transmission) parking brake will not hold the car firmly while stopped on an incline, and the cause is exactly the same as for the manual- transmission-equipped Nitros. The recall should include both models. My new york state inspection requires the parking brake to hold, for safety reasons, and Dodge should be required to replace the defective part on my vehicle, as well as those owned by others, in order to keep them operating safely. A short online visit to Dodgenitroforumz. Com will confirm that there are many other Nitro owners affected by this defect, yet Dodge is only recalling the vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The rest of have a useless parking brake.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. Whenever the contact would apply the emergency brake, the vehicle would continue to move. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the emergency lever would have to pushed farther than the last each time it was utilized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage was 14,000.
Emergency brake does not hold, on hills difficult to get out of parking. Vehicle rolls. Dealer cannot fix it, checked 4 other models, the same problem.
I own a 2007 Dodge Nitro. I purchased this vehicle new from cortez, CO in September 2007. Within a week of driving this vehicle, I noticed the emergency brakes were not working properly. I was parked on a small incline, pull the emergency brake and the vehicle rolled forward. I had to keep my foot on the brakes until we were ready to go again. I have to do this in other situations or just shut the vehicle completely off. There was a recall on this particular problem and it was recent, perhaps within the last 6 months. Again, the emergency brakes are failing. I have not contacted the dealership again because of this because as before they would say I have to bring it in and get repairs at my cost. Their explanation the first time a week after I got this vehicle was, " normal wear and tear. " the vehicle had less than 50 miles on it.
Emergency brake does not hold automobile. Shortly after purchase I noticed that the emergency brake failed to keep the car from rolling. I returned the vehicle to the dealer three times before the problem was solved temporarily but the brake again stopped working properly. I again complained to the dealer who claims to have ordered the parts. Three months have passed since the last complaint and the problem still has not been resolved. Since I have a standard transmission, and often have to park on slopes, the brake is an essential safety feature. On many occasions I have gotten in the car and pushed in the clutch to start the car and had the car immediately begin to roll, even though the brake lever was fully engaged.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The vehicle has a manual transmission and was sold with a non-functioning parking brake. The contact noticed the defect while driving off the dealer lot. The vehicle is currently at the dealer and they are unsure of when the replacement will become available. The current mileage is 537 and the failure mileage was 267. Updated 01-29-08. The throttle did not retard properly when it was released.