This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
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 contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle made a stuttering noise, shook, and hesitated to accelerate. The contact called rochester hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (located at 1301 S rochester rd, rochester hills, mi 48307, 248-652-9650) and was informed that there was no recall; however, there was technical service bulletin number: 10034229 (power train) that required a software update. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated extremely hard while attempting to drive out of a parking space. The vehicle was pushed out of the space by bystanders. The contact had the vehicle towed to san antonio Dodge Chrysler (11910 I-35 frontage rd, san antonio, tx 78233, (210) 239-1808), but they did not assist. The contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V121000 (power train, air bags, structure); however, the dealer stated that the vehicle had no recalls. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 180,000.
I was driving my car and heard a squeaking and grinding noise while turning I felt my car jerk in the rear so I took my car to aamco total car care this evening the company told me my drive train needs to be replace and my differential seal has leak the fluid was very low from leaking out which I had them add fluid so my rear end does not lock up and cause a bad accident I also did my research on the internet happen to google my car year make and model for recalls it show a major recalls for Dodge Nitro safety hazard from drive trains wreaking from bad drive train also my front window washer fluid will not work on my driver side and my steering wheel feels loose as while and I have a engine light on and my wheel warning light is flashing
When accelerating my vehicle I bought two days prior (used), from being a a stop light, it jerked/ wouldn't accelerate rpms went very high, made a grinding sound and the check engine light came in immediately. When able to pull the car into a parking lot to assess what might have happened I noticed it dumping transmission fluid had to have vehicle towed.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated there was an explosion that occurred under the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle elevated with the driver and passenger in the vehicle. The driver side air bag failed to deploy. In addition, smoke emitted into the vehicle and flames appeared underneath. The driver's seat belt failed to release. The driver sustained bruises to the left arm, back, and neck injuries that required medical attention. The rear passengers also sustained bruises and neck injuries that did not require medical attention. The driver and passenger were able to exit the vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's resident. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V121000 (air bags, power train, structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
The car with lock and unlock doors by itself and flash lights on and off, causing the vehicle to be inoperable when this happens during driving and when parking. We were already told the controlmodule needs replacing but because this is not a 4X4 it is not covered in the recall. Then the brakes stop but not fully and will cause a slide backwards if not held down while in motion, on an incline, on street or ramp. The throttle light and the antilock brake light comes on while driving, while turning, on streetand highway, causing the car to stall in traffic, while moving we have almost been rear eneded a couple of times. We see several recalls that would relate to our problem but all have been identified for the 4X4.
While driving on asphalt and dip, slope, and curve, the vehicle wanted to stalled and looses power. Brake light for entire ride. This power lost is consistence when going over railroad track or slope and dip motions. It been like this with power and stability since it was purchase new from the dealer. I'm the owner. The suspension system is the worst, it feel like you going to roll-over when there's a dip on the roadway.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number 13V21000 (air bags, power train, structure) but was informed that the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure.
While driving no matter what the speed the car kicks back. It could be when it's moving to the next gear or just on a gear it kicks back hard. Took the car to mechanic no issues with transmission every one is stumped as to what it is. Nothing comes up on diagnostic. The other issue that started with the above problem is that the car turns off on it's own. It could be while you are idle or backing up, parking or even in the process of stopping at a red light. I almost hit the car in front because the breaks locked up after the car just stalled while I was stopping the vehicle. Again no one knows why this is happening. Very dangerous. I've avoided several accidents. I live in a place that has lots of hills so if this car turns off while breaking/slowing down going downhill I can hit the car in front. Breaks lock up because car is turned off so I have no way to stop car but emergency break and hope that it works quick enough.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled away causing the contact to apply excessive force to the brake pedal and the parking brake for the vehicle to stop. The contact mentioned that the emergency brake failed intermittently. In addition, the contact mentioned that the transmission lock out featured had to be bypassed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the brake drums and the parking brake handle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA recall campaign id number: 13V121000 (power train). The vehicle was repaired and the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000. Updated 08/19/14 updated 8/29/2017
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated there was a constant leak from the transmission each time he drove the vehicle. While the vehicle was parked, there was also fluid constantly leaking from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and inspected; however, an extensive diagnostic test was required at the contacts expense. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The vehicle was driven to his residence. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 13V121000 (air bags, power train, structure). The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,790.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V121000 (air bags, power train, structure) and contacted the dealer several times but the part needed to complete the recall service was not readily available. The contact mentioned that it had been six months since she received the initial letter and she was concerned for her safety without having the recall remedy performed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure. The current mileage was 66,000.
2007 Dodge Nitro. Consumer writes in regards to driveline tunnel shield recall notice. The consumer stated he made an appointment to have the recall performed, after receiving a recall. However, when he arrived at the dealership, he was informed the parts were not available, and they would available in two days. The consumer stated two days, has since turned into three months.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that after parking, the vehicle stalled without warning, shook, and smoke emerged from under the hood. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop sign, there was a explosion heard from under the vehicle. The seat belt automatically locked and smoke started emitting into the vehicle. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the driveshaft had become separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to determine what cause the failure but stated that the drive shaft needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 148,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact received recall notice NHTSA campaign number: 13V121000 (power train) in the mail several months ago and the dealer informed her the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. There are no failures at this time. Updated 09/25/13
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate over 10 mph. The failure was experienced numerous times until becoming a permanent failure. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic to have a diagnostic performed. The mechanic advised that the failure was located at the electronic throttle control and cylinder valve controls. In addition, the contact was advised that the computer may have also needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the approximate current mileage was 115,000.
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