Electrical System Problems of Dodge Nitro - part 1

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine cranked, but the vehicle failed to start, and it became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact believed that the failure might be related to the totally integrated power module (tipm). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 163,000.

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The day after I bought this vehicle it had to go directly back because of the catalytic converter. I was told they replaced it but did not show me the proof nor did they give me a valid warranty card. There is something wrong with the electrical system everything flickers and it just sounds really bad. The driver side passenger side window broke because it's made of plastic. The front both passenger and driver side door handles broke off. I had to jerry rig it. And the reason I think this would be dangerous is if we were to need to get out of the car we would not be able to in case of an emergency. I've looked under the items that were recalled on this vehicle. But I get a notification that says I'm not allowed to have it fixed. Unless it's out of pocket. I purchased this car in August 2015 or 2016. The dates on the calendar below are inaccurate because the catalytic converter was done the very next day and the driver side indoor handle has been broken off for quite a while. But recently in the last week or so the other one snapped off.

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Tipm system and/or electrical system failure. Right turn signal intermittently works when it wants to. Door locks from the inside at random or will not lock at all when using the master lock button. Now car will not start or turn over at all. Zero sound comes from he vehicle while turning the key. Commonly known problem with other Dodge Nitros and nothing being done about it. A recall needs to happen or at the very least acknowledgement from Dodge.

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I had just entered gene snyder expressway going west when my throttle light started flashing and I lost gas pressure and it started going down fast and then it shut off and right in the middle of rush-hour traffic and it’s 65 mph on the expressway and people as usual go around 80 mph and I just entered and almost got slammed in the rear but luckily I got off the highway in time. I still have not been able to turn my truck over at all. It is in the throttle electrical system, which is currently being checked out as we speak but it’s spit out two codes. One was po633 and one was p2 112.

This 2007 Dodge Nitro r/t 4x4 electrically stalled and died at 65mph on the [xxx] . This is the 3rd time it has stalled out electrically. The vehicle was inspected and told bad timp. Told the g25 recall should be placed on this vehicle. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Ever since I bought this vehicle, I have been having issues with it registering the key, which keeps causing an automatic security alert system to shut down my vehicle the moment I start it. I've already replaced the battery to my car. I've already had locksmiths examined the issue and nobody can seem to find the problem. The issue with the car is definitely a security issue. The car shuts down automatically and goes into theft mode which prevents me from driving my vehicle. That could be a result to a software malfunction or something but it doesn't register the keys which originally sets off the security warning. Whenever the car does register the key it drives and operates just fine. It's the computer that prevents me from driving it or whatever automatic system that is related to theft mode.

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the vehicle frequently experienced electrical malfunctions, and the interior lights and windshield wipers would activate spontaneously. The “tem” warning light was illuminated, and the radio display lights unexpectedly illuminated. Additionally, activating the turn signals unintendedly caused the wipers to activate, and the air bag warning light would remain illuminated. While the vehicle was turned off, the warning lights continued flashing intermittently. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,174.

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Car shut off while driving, prior have had issues. Have replaces tipm module, ignition, grounding, etc.

Tipm connectors melted. Ground wires melted.

The vehicle throws the abs, esp,break and traction control lights and then while driving completely at random then turns off while driving!!!! which can cause an accident (I and my daughter are lucky to be alive) this is not ok the vehicle drives fine then at random throws those lights and shuts off after restarting it the check engine light comes on and says the transmission shift solenoid b is malfunction and the vehicle wouldn't shift properly. Luckily I had my code reader I. The car with me I cleared the code and now the car drives fine until this happens again I'm scared to drive it this is dangerous their's no warning. I drive on the highway everyday their's no warning it happens at random 2 times I've been lucky. No codes came up driving after clearing it and the car drives fine now but it's happened 2 times while driving this is extremely dangerous and I don't know what to do because with the codes gone the issues are gone but they randomly all the lights mentioned above come on and then the car shuts off with no warning then when you restart it it throws a different code for a different problem the first time was a low voltage code I cleared it and even tho my battery tested good I replaced it and two days later the same issue and a different code.

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, the vehicle inadvertently lost electrical and motive power. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure had since become a regular occurrence. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.

Was driving tipm caught fire now insurance telling me moisture and corrosion.

My car didn’t want to start after seeing a check engine light saying cylinder 2 misfire then 4 had fuel pump replaced still had check engine light and was misfiring afterwards a week or two the truck stalled while driving off freeway in middle of traffic breakers did not work, car frozen almost wrecked. I had it towed back to garage and they replace fuel pump again but car won’t stay on it will turn on then shut off by itself not showing any codes mechanics can’t find issue over 2 weeks at garage already!!.

I am experiencing electrical issues with my 2011 Dodge Nitro sxt. Despite replacing the alternator and battery, the SUV continues to have operational problems. Additionally, I replaced the tmp. I subsequently took the vehicle to a local mechanical shop, where it was confirmed that the issue lies with the pcm (powertrain control module). I have read about a recall related to electrical issues in the Nitro, and I would like to inquire about the possibility of obtaining reimbursement. Thank you for your assistance.

Airbag symbol keeps jumping on and dinging and their is a malfunctioning of the airbag which showed after being but on a machine. The tire even when changed or applying air the light still jumps on like it’ has low air pressure. And the electrical the door lock n unlock is backwards lock will be unlock and unlock is locked. Only 3 doors will lock automatically.

The tipm is starting to fail. The power locks do not work, the car has problems starting has a very slow start, the horn will randomly go off and sometimes it does not want to start at all. Every article I’ve read, and every dealership I’ve talked with has said to replace the entire tipm module. There are many other cases like this and it all comes down to the module. So with this said I am asking for either reassurance that it is that. Or receive help to be able to fix it.

Loss of power, engine completely shut off at a redlight.

The contact's daughter owns a 2011 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while his daughter was starting the vehicle, the steering wheel inadvertently lost power steering functionality. Additionally, the windshield wipers remained operational after the windshield wiper button was disengaged. The contact's daughter was also unable to move the gear shifter from park to drive. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

Four total incidents of the vehicle engine shutting off while driving the car. Most recent today 12-17-21 was placed in extremely dangerous situation and was almost rear ended 5 times by other vehicles traveling at speeds greater than 55 mph. 1st instance occurred back in 2007 traveling west bound on i635 in dallas (speed of 65mph) engine shut off, loss of power steering coasted to side of road. 2nd incident fall 2007 - from complete stop to turn left and cross divided highway, the engine shut down right in the middle of the intersection and was nearly broadsided by oncoming car traveling at 45 mph. 3rd incident happened while driving in my neighborhood, engine shut down and loss of power to steering. Daimler Chrysler issued a recall to reprogram the tpim module back in 2008 to address the problem. Nothing since then until today. I am the original owner of this car and it has been well maintained and is still covered under the manufacturers warranty for as long as I own the vehicle. What has prompted me to report this problem is the fact that I could have been seriously injured. There was no warning whatsoever and the place where this took place had a blind spot as the car lost power during the climb and coasted at 2 mph down slope on a bend on the bridge. Cars traveling towards me had no visibility to my vehicle which was for all practical purposes at a stand still. I notified the Dodge Chrysler dealership of what took place and will also contact mopar to raise this serious problem. If a vehicle doesn't start is one thing, but to have a car loose power out of nowhere without warning has almost cost me serious harm on multiple occasions. Daimler Chrysler should do something before loss of life takes place.

I noticed a few months ago my dash lights and radio lights at night when I turn my headlights on would flicker on and off several times then stop and do it again repeated process. I never got it looked at so just the other day I was driving and my windshield wipers, my emergency flashers and my driverside window and the back passenger window was all going crazy my widows was rolling up and down my flashers was going off and my wipers wouldn't turn off so I immediately pull over fearing of causing an accident with someone due to not being able to focus on driving once I pulled over my horn started blowing like crazy it was weird so I cut the vehicle off and everything kept doing what it was doing so I popped the hood and killed the battery. I waited maybe 10 minutes and hooked the battery back up and seconds later my horn only started going crazy again so I had no option out of the safety of me and other vehicles on the road to just have it towed back to my house I have been researching it and I've come to find out that there's several others with Dodge Nitros that have had the same issue as me. The tipm module (fuse box) was bad. I have yet to be able to drive my vehicle as it would be very unsafe and I've not yet got it towed to the dealership to look at it for reasons of what I've seen other complaints had to say about there experience at the dealership. . There needs to be a recall on the electrical malfunction as it is a huge!!! safety concern for everybody. Please do something about this.

The check engine light turn on for a day or two then it turns off . Three or two months later it does the same thing .

The tipm in these vehicles are faulty and nothing is being done about it by Dodge. There are hundreds of complains across several forums and every time Dodge is contacted about the issue they use the no recall excuse. I have a Nitro myself and it has multiple electrical issues for no reason other than poor manufacturing. The tipm is the issue and it's not just my Nitro having this problem. My vehicle has accelerated without my assistance, it's had braking issues when there should be no issue. Components that need my action to work have activated on their own, such as. . . Horn, wiper, wiper fluid, accelerator, etc. . . The wiring in these vehicles are faulty and it needs to be fixed by the manufacturer at their expense. It's time they step up a make it right by the consumer.

The horn blows randomly, even when its parked. The car was taken to a dealer (scranton Dodge) where they replaced the "clock spring"and acknowledged that the problem was not solved, however,they charged $674, and stated they for an additional $1000 would try the tipm module. They removed the fuse to insure the horn would not blow. Having no horn is a safety violation in PA, as such, the vehicle will not pass the state safety inspection. They would continue to work on the problem but did not know what was causing the problem. In searching the internet I found many others with the same unsolved problem. I also contacted jennifer at 11:47 am on August 10 at chryslers complaint department (1800 247-9753) and she stated Chrysler would not accept any responsibility for the problem.

Engine started smoking while my daughter was sitting in parking lot area for about 30 min. Engine was off. She got out of vehicle grabbing her dog from the back. She ran inside the building to get me (mother) less than 2 min the smoke gradually got heavier and darker then fire was dripping out from under engine. I tried to pop the hood thinking it could get air to maybe help the fire but it wouldnt pop up. I took fire extinguisher to engine along with someone else. Shortly after the police and fire trucks arrived. There were several cars surrounding but they moved before any damage occured. There was damage to the building that she was parked at, soffit and cracked window from the heat. There was about 20 people that witnessed the entire thing. No problems with car prior to. The weather was clear sunshine 75 degree's.

The horn started blowing randomly, pulled the negative battery connector as recommended to reset tipm. The horn continued to go off pulled the fuses as recommended. Was told if it kills the battery the timp needs to be replaced. That is a common issue for this year model vehicle. Called about a recall the recall is for vehicles manufacturer from 07/17/2011 to 12/2011. My truck was manufactured three days prior to this recall time frame. I believe my vehicle is affected by the faulty tipm as well. I would like the part to be covered under the recall.

My SUV keep having problems with the electrical issues, first it started with the radio and then my brake light keep bowing and we replaced the circuit board and bulps and within three days they blowed again and at night when I turn my lights on my brake lights or turn signals do not work,.

Driving to work and noticed smoke. Opened hood and flames were coming out of fuse box. Closed hood and grabbed purse and phone. Lady who pulled over behind me and people inside office called fire department because engine compleatly involved. Took a bit for fire dept. To gain control and extinguish. I did research and saw several similar complaints re fuse box. Insurance adjuster to examine 12/7/2020.

Vehicle has122000 miles. I am second owner,and have had it for almost 10 years. About 18 mths ago vehicle began locking/unlocking itself. About a year ago, it started shutting down all power while driving, randomly. 3 weeks ago, all warning lights in dash and all electrical systems in vehicle began to malfunction, like it was possessed. Local garage diagnosis was malfunctioning tipm. Repair was completed at $800 cost for remanufactured tipm, and problem still persists.

Brakes not braking uphill dash lights not lighting when have issues like low fluids or oil drive train light comes on power steering makes kind bump noises when turning transmission studders in reverse or switching gears.

Brakes not braking uphill dash lights not lighting when have issues like low fluids or oil drive train light comes on power steering makes kind bump noises when turning transmission studders in reverse or switching gears.

Tipm module malfunctions. This is the second time this has happened. I believe it is about a $1000. 00 repair. Stationary in my driveway.

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On 09/08/2020 bought a 2007 Dodge Nitro was a daily commute noticed it was jerking or misfiring. I ordered spark plugs and coils. On 09/14/2020 going to work it was jerking more than usual when I was almost to work. . The battery light came on. Made it to work could smell something electrically not right a faint burning smell after I got out and had parked it. I was on third shift it was dark I knew I wouldn't be able to find it till the next day. Hour later my Dodge Nitro burned to the ground. Totaled the truck next to it too. Had I had it home changing spark plugs and coils it could have burned my house down with my family in it. Chrysler has a problem with tipm's stalling Nitros and catching fire. I never knew what I was up against till it was too late.

Air bag on key ingredients lights on the dashboard keep come on and I got a letter said my truck on recalled.

My vehicle will randomly stall when driving. I had contacted dealer a few years ago about this and they stated the recall for electrical was fixed before I purchased vehicle but I am still having this issue. Some times it will stall when stopped at a light other times while driving which is very scary .

I got my Dodge Nitro 4 months ago first month I noticed my engine was starling and I know is I had electric issues I told my dealership and they said that if the car still running it's nothing they can do about it some days my windshield wiper will cut on by itself some days my blinker don't work I have 6 month warranty . So I was on my way going home coming off the freeway stop at the red light the light hit green I press the gas my wheels lock up my brake lock up and the car keep going into oncoming traffic my car is going into the wrong lane I have pictures of that making. Hard for me to turn my wheel now my car been in the shop for a month still paying payments.