Ignition Module Problems of Dodge Nitro

Two issues. It stalls going at speed on highway and it also had the dashboard light up like an xmas tree with everything going on and then the car will not start. Everything has power when this happens but the truck will not start at all. When you exit the vehicle, the truck still acts like the lights are on and the key is ignition as it dings as a warning. I have had the power module replaced twice and the same thing happens.

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The tipm (totally integrated power module) is malfunctioning. Several electronic features (blower motor, power locks, and a/c outlet) in the vehicle stopped working at the same time. I have read that this is a common problem with Nitros but for all kinds of different electrical problems stemming from the tipm and nothing is being done about it. Every electrical feature comes through this box including power to the ignition. I would hate to lose power while driving down the road with my kids in the car.

I purchased my car in 2012. In 2013 my car all of a sudden goes haywire. Windshield wipers going off, fluid going off, door locks,and horn, damn near had a wreck because it happened out of nowhere and car was in motion. Took it to the dealer and they replaced the alarm. In July 2014 battery died and replaced the battery again. Then may 2015 the car goes haywire again. Wipers going off, horn blaring, door locks malfunctioning. I tried to start the car and the battery starts smoking. Replace the battery and it continued to malfuction. This time when the ignition was turned off and the key was out of the ignition, the car was still running. I had to unhook the alternator for it to turn off. Then I was parked and tried to use the key and the car wouldnt start. After several attempts to start the car I decided not to try anymore, pushed my key lock door and the car started. I took the car back to the deal and after 4yrs they concluded it was the total intergrated power module. This has caused my heater, brake lights, headlights, and key fod/alarm to malfunction. This issue could have cause an serious accident and thank heavens it did not. Ive done some research and notice that these parts were recalled and replace in previous and latter models of this vehicle but not 2008. Im not the only one with this problem and someone could have been hurt especially if its dealing with electrical components. Is that what it takes for them to correct it. Dodge/Chrysler should be held responsible for this defect that they know about. Thank you.

My 2008 Dodge Nitro's electrical system is operating on its own. It seems like it is possessed. On several occassions (at least 10 incidents) for the past few months the following occurs. The front & back windshild wipers start operating by themselves. They go fast & then sometimes they move in a stop & go method. The rhythm of the wipes is random but its common to see them do a partial wipe,then pause, another partial wipe, then pause and keeps repeating. Then all of a sudden it will go fast. The windshield washer sprayer shoot fluid (front & back) on its own, until the tank is empty. The horn goes off non stop. It just goes & goes & goes. The horn & the windshield wipers seem to operate as one. Hazard lights are blinking constantly. The light above the trunk door is blinking. The signal lights stay illuminated. The doors lock/unlock repeatedly. On the dashboard the h. A. S. And the slick road icon illuminate. This occurs while I'm parked or driving. It occurs whether the keys are in the ignition or not. There seems to be a relation between using the remote unlock & a incident occuring. Yet, it happens also when I unlock the door manually. Based on other customer complaints from this message board, they are being told its the tipm or total intergrated power module that is causing the madness. Dealerships & Chrysler/Dodge corporate has told them the part is on back order. Basicaly they have got the run around and not received any help.

At any given time all of the electronics on my 2008 Dodge Nitro will go crazy without cause. While your driving or parked, engine on or off, key in or out of the ignition the headlights, wipers, horn, windshield washer fluid, blinkers, door locks, radio interior lights will just start going on or off. This issue has been going on for about 1 year now. I've taken it to the dealership and they advised me that it was the tipm or total integrated power module. They stated that the tipm is on back order and they can not tell me when more will be available for purchase. I contact Dodge/Chrysler in detroit and they too could not give me any information on getting this repaired. I searched the internet and found that there are a lot of Nitro owners who are having the same problem and have been left without answers. If so many vehicles are effected by this issue then why hasn't there been a recall for this problem? if I cant turn to my dealer or manufacturer for help, where do I turn?.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the electrical system was faulty and all of the electrical components worked intermittently, including the windshield wipers and horn. In addition, the engine continued to run when the keys were removed from the ignition. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with a faulty tipm module and advised the contact to have it replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. No repairs were performed since the part needed for repairs was on a national backorder. The current mileage was 65,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 64,500. The VIN was unavailable.

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