Dodge Nitro owners have reported 126 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 21 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (58 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's driveshaft (19 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owned a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v121000 (power train, air bags, structure). The contact stated that while stopped, the sound of an explosion was heard, and the side air bags deployed. Read details...
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate from being stationary, the rear driveshaft suddenly detached from the rear of the vehicle and dragged on the ground. The vehicle was later towed to the residence. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. Read details...
A month ago started hearing a high pitch whistling sound. Got louder as I accelerated, now a constant sound. Driving at 2,000 rpm it wouldn't shift into 2nd gear. Went into "limp mode" took to transmission shop said that torque converter was falling apart and debris got into the fluid Read details...
I bought a Dodge Nitro 6 months ago several times I have went to pull out into traffic and the Nitros transmission will not pull but just a few feet, I have taken it to the dealer twice and they can not find any problem. When this happens it gives me no indication before hand. Read details...
Transfer case has stripped out twice since I have owned the vehicle. I bought it used and two months after I bought it was the first incident. Powertrain warranty repaired it, but now it has happened again. Routine maintinence has been performed on the transfer case and differentials. Read details...