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8.9
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $850
- Average Mileage:
- 88,400 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 40 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (25 reports)
- replace TIPM (14 reports)
- replace fuse box module (1 reports)
electrical problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I purchased my pre-owned 2008 Dodge Nitro 2 months ago. A week ago it all went haywire like my car was possessed. It also happened the following week. I have a hard time believing that this was the first time these issues have happened. I think the people I purchased the vehicle from chose not to disclose these problems.
-- While using the key fob to lock/unlock the car the horn starts blaring, the wipers (front and rear) start going, washer fluid shooting out, doors locking and unlocking, and the lights blinking.
-- Doors will not lock/unlock with the remote. I have to physically lock/unlock each door with the key.
-- Rear passenger doors and the rear hatch won’t unlock.
-- When turning on the engine the horn starts blaring, the wipers (front and rear) start going, washer fluid shooting out, doors locking and unlocking, and the lights blinking for about 5 minutes. When I turned the car off it was still doing the same thing.
-- If I turn on/off the windshield wipers the horn starts blaring and lights start flashing
-- When pressing the actual door lock the horn starts blaring
Based on the research I did and other 2008 Dodge Nitro owner’s the diagnosis is apparently a faulty TIPM. It will cost several hundred dollars to replace and they are not even sure if replacing the TIPM will solve the problems. Who can afford to replace a part on their vehicle when there is not any guarantee that this will fix things? Even if I wanted to make the necessary repairs there seems to be a national backorder on this part. How are we to feel safe putting ourselves or others in our vehicles? I am afraid to drive my car for fear of something major happening while driving. My doors won’t unlock and I am terrified to have anyone in my car. What would happen if we are in an accident the car catches on fire? I won’t be able to get any one out, including myself.
Dodge has recalled the 2010-2012 but has failed to recall the 2008 despite the national backorder for the part needed to fix these vehicles. This tells me there is a bigger problem that they cannot even keep these in stock.
I am really surprised that Dodge/Chrysler has not stood by their products and is putting the owners of these vehicles at risk. What is it going to take to issue a recall on the faulty TIPM on all Dodge/Chrysler vehicles? Why has Dodge/Chrysler not rectified this situation before it becomes a bigger issue like the Ford tire recall, GM ignition recall and the recent airbag recalls?
- Lynsey J., Beach Park, IL, US