Transfer Case Problems of Dodge Nitro

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. No clue as to why it keeps stripping out.

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Driving down road when all of a sudden heard herendous squealing noise so loud couldn't stay inside vehicle while moving. Upon examination I discovered a heat shield had fallen against and wrapped itself around the drive shaft. I now know the aluminum piece to be the heat shield from the transfer case. This shield is one involved for recalls of same year make and model two wheel drive. My Dodge Nitro 2008 is a 4x4 model not included in said recall. My question to the government as well as Chrysler is one of why not??? fix my vehicle safety hazard too. . .

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2009 Dodge Nitro - tpm valve stems corrosion at valve stem retaining nut: when retaining nut fails, falls off, it then chews up the inside of the tire, and the valve stem blows out tire while driving - tire goes flat so fast operator must stop before wheel is damaged and now we find out from the dealer that all 4 tires have to be replaced on 4x4 vehicles or it will lead to transfer case (transmission) issues down the road. You cannot just replace the damaged tire. Dodge needs to send out a recall to inspect the valve stem retaining nut on vehicle with tpm systems and replace with a stainless steel nut. If the tpm is removed you will have an annoying light on in the dash complaining about a tire sensor issue. Anyone else that has this same issue should file it with ntsb immediately.

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Tl the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the transmission transfer case seal leaked. The contact had the transmission transfer case seal replaced several times, but the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and fitzgerald auto mall lexington park (2231 three notch road, lexington park, MD 20653, 301-737-0088) to have the transmission transfer case seals replaced, but the failure could not be corrected. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,747.

While driving in heavy rain or slushy snow a electrical component on the transfer case that switches the vehicle from two wheel drive to four wheel drive shorts out and renders the four wheel drive useless. This has happened on my vehicle 5 times in the last 3 years.