Dodge Nitro Complaints (2007)

825 consumer complaints on file.

#10307814February 9, 2010
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
IN COLD WEATHER, 4 TO 5 DEGREES AND COLDER, THE TIRES LOOSE PRESSURE. IT APPEARS TO BE THE VALVES WHICH CONTAIN THE SENSOR THAT INDICATES IF A TIRE IS LOW IN PRESSURE. ABOVE 5 DEGREES THE TIRES MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED PRESSURE. I HAVE TAKEN TO CARRYING A HAND PUMP SO THAT I CAN PUMP THE TIRE AS NEEDED. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10308063February 9, 2010
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, VISIBILITY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE NITRO. WHILE HE WAS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD THREE TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THEY ALSO REPLACED THE SEALANT AROUND THE WINDSHIELD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 22,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10307547February 8, 2010
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2007 DODGE NITRO ON TWO OCCASIONS AS I WAS PULLING ONTO A HIGHWAY THE ESC SYSTEM ACTIVED WHEN THE REAR WHEELS SPUN ON ICE ,CUTTING POWER AND LEAVING ME PART WAY ON RAOD IN LINE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC WITH NO ACCELERATOR RESPONCE. THEN WHEN I HAD ACCEL. DEPRESSED FULL POWER CAME ON.WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A ACCIDENT WITH A VEHICLE ON OTHER LANE OF ROAD.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10306122February 4, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
I HAVE A 2007 DODGE NITRO AND EVER TIME THAT I GET GAS WHEN THE GAS NOZZLE SHUTS OFF GAS ACTUALLY IS SHOOTING OUT THE GAS FILL VALVE. THIS MAY BE PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10304189February 3, 2010
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
WHILE UNLOADING GROCERIES FROM THE REAR CARGO AREA OF MY 2007 DODGE NITRO, THE REAR TAIL-GATE (AKA "LIFTGATE") , FAILED TO STAY IN THE UP/OPEN POSITION AND CAME DOWN AT SUCH A RAPID SPEED THAT THE HEAVY LIFTGATE COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS IF NOT FATAL INJURIES TO ANY SMALL CHILD OR ADULT IN THE AREA OF THE LIFTGATE VIA TRAUMA SUSTAINED TO THE HEAD, NECK, BACK, OR EXTREMITIES. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN OUR GARAGE ON LEVEL CONCRETE, WITH NO WIND/WEATHER INVOLVED WHEN THIS MALFUNCTION WITH THE LIFTGATE LIFTERS (2) OCCURRED. THE LIFTGATE LIFTERS (2) HAVE NOT HELD UP THE REAR LIFTGATE SINCE THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPLACEMENT OF BOTH LIFTERS. I CALLED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE LIFTERS AND THEY HAVE NOT RETURNED MY PHONE CALL. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE LIFTERS IS "STABILUS, GASTONIA, N.C. 28052. PH# 1-704-810-3552 PART NO. 44831-A, 7121XR0720N 050/07 A 22, 55360915AB. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10303232January 29, 2010
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
A DODGE NITRO 2007 HAS A DEFECTIVE REAR AXLE. THIS WAS SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED AROUND MAY 2009 AT MAROONE DODGE IN MIAMI, FLORIDA. THE REAR AXLE LEAKS OIL ALL AROUND THE REAR BRAKES. I AM TOLD BY ANOTHER DEALER THAT IF I DO NOT CORRECT THIS PROBLEM I WILL NEED A WHOLE REAR END. I BROUGHT THIS VEHICLE NEW ON 1/10/07 AND CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE DEALER DID NOT FIX IT PROPERLY. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10300344January 19, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
I HAVE A 2007 DODGE NITRO AND AFTER FILLING UP MY GAS TANK THE NOZZLE CLICKED AND THERE COMES FUEL GUSHING OUT ALL OVER THE PLACE. IT HAPPENS EVERY SINGLE TIME I FILL MY TANK WITH GAS. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10299127January 12, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
GAS SPILLING OUT OF GAS TANK WHEN FILLING FROM GAS PUMP. I TOOK MY NITRO IN THIS MORNING AND THEY HAD DONE AND READY TO GO BY NOON. INVOICE READS AS FOLLOWS: 78240 CONFIRM GAS OVERFLOW WHEN FILLING, TEST VENT HOSES, GOOD. FOUND ROLLOVER VALVE IN TANK NOT SEALING. REPLACED FUEL TANK AND SEAL. 1-68034783AA TANK REPLACE CHARCOAL CANISTER & O-RING. 1 4891757AC CANISTER 1 55366298AA O-RING-FUEL PUMP AND LEVEL COST TO ME WAS $425.00. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10299539January 12, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
WHILE REFUELING GAS WILL OVERFLOW ONTO THE TRUCK AND GROUND. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I REFUEL NOW. IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE TANK, WHAT GAS STATION, TIME OF DAY, WINTER OR SUMMER, THE RESULT IS THE SAME FUEL OVERFLOW. THIS STARTED ABOUT 52,000 MILES AND I HAVE 60,086 MILES NOW. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10298463January 6, 2010
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT, STRUCTURE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALER AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL BROKE CAUSING THE AXLE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOWED THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC TO GET A SECOND OPINION. THE LOCAL MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT THE CONTACT HAVE THE AXLE WELDED AND TESTED BY A SPECIALIST. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO ANOTHER DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. UPDATED 01/19/10 *BF THE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND BROKEN WELDS AT THE TRAILING ARM MOUNT AT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. UPDATED 01/20/10*JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10295686December 14, 2009
EQUIPMENT
THE HARDDRIVE OF THE MYGIG STEREO SYSTEM OF THE 2007 DODGE NITRO RT HAS A MALFUNCTION. THREE TIMES, WITHIN THE TWO YEARS WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR, THE HARDRIVE HAS ERASED ALL MUSIC, PHOTOS, AND/OR ADDRESSES FROM IT'S DATABASE WITHOUT REASON. EACH TIME ALL MEDIA WAS ON HARD DRIVE THE DAY BEFORE, ONLY TO BE COMPLETELY GONE THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE LAST TIME THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED WAS IN NOVEMBER 2009. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10295506December 13, 2009
PARKING BRAKE
2007 DODGE NITRO WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION BECAUSE EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL NOT WORK. MY VEHICLE WARRANTY WILL BE UP ON 12-15-09. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER -ALL HE WANTED WAS TO SELL A BRAKE JOB. I REFUSED AND TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC. HE SAID I COULD GET A BRAKE JOB IN A FEW MONTH, BUT THAT IT HAS NOTHING TO WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE NOT WORKING. THERE IS NO ADJUST FOR IT. THE LIGHT COMES ON IN THE DASH WHEN IT IS PULLED. I HAD NO REASON TO KNOW IT DOESN'T WORK, EXCEPT FOR THE INSPECTION DECLINED. I LIVE IN HOUSTON, TEXAS AND THERE ARE NO HILLS TO PARK ON . THE MAC HIAK SERVICE MAN SAID THEY WOULD NOT GET IT WORKING. PLEASE HELP ME, I ALREADY PUT OUT 39.75 FOR AN INSPECTION STICKER I CAN NOT GET FOR FAULTY MANUFACTURE DEFAULT PART. I HAVE READ ONLINE THERE WERE RECALLS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM YEAR AND MAKE WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I WILL ALSO NOTIFY THE DEALER, BB, AND ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE OF THIS REPORT THAT I HAVE SENT TO YOU. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10295141December 9, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT PERFORMED ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE AND DETECTED THAT THE REAR BRAKES EXHIBITED EXCESSIVE WEAR. THERE WAS RUST CORROSION INSIDE OF THE BRAKE DRUMS. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE SHOES. THERE WAS CONCERN OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34,600.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10294551December 4, 2009
STRUCTURE:BODY, SUSPENSION:REAR
POSSIBLE DEFECT ON A 2007 DODGE NITRO THAT IS GOING TO BE RESOLD AT AN AUTO AUCTION ON 12/10/2009. THE ISSUE HAS BEEN REPORTED TO DODGE/CHRYSLER AND TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT SOLD US THE CAR. THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS, WAS DANGEROUS WHEN IT WAS SOLD TO US. I WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO SHARE THE INCIDENT REPORT ON FILE WITH DODGE HQ AND OUR ATTORNEY. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10292542November 17, 2009
POWER TRAIN, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2007 DODGE NITRO SXT. THE CONTACT OBSERVED FUEL SPRAYING OUT OF THE FUEL TANK WHENEVER SHE WAS REFUELING THE VEHICLE. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE CHECK VALVE IN THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAS CONCERNS OF THE POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000. UPDATED 12/8/09 *CN THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE HAD A TRANSMISSION LEAK. UPDATED 12/09/09.*JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10292601November 17, 2009
SEAT BELTS
2007 DODGE NITRO RT. SEAT BELT RUBS ON THE PANEL WHERE THE SEAT BELT MECHANISM IS AND DUE TO THE RUBBING FROM THE SEAT BELT, IT CREATES A SHARP EDGE ON THE PLASTIC PANEL AND NOW MY SEAT BELT IS FRAYING DUE TO THE SHARP EDGE. EVERY TIME THE BELT IS GETTING WORSE AND WORSE..DEALER WONT REPLACE. I HAVE PICS OF THE AREA EFFECTED. IF PEOPLE GET INTO A CRASH THE SEAT BELT MAY FAIL ON IMPACT..THIS IS A BIG SUBJECT ON OUR DODGE NITRO FORUM..LOTS OF COMPLAINTS. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10292627November 17, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ALARM SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. ALARM WOULD ACTIVATE AND STOP, ACTIVATE AND STOP. ACCORDING TO NEIGHBORS, THIS HAPPENED ON AND OFF FROM FRIDAY NIGHT 11/13/09 THROUGH SUNDAY 11/15/09. I WAS OUT OF TOWN AT THE TIME. VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN DRIVEWAY. THIS ISSUE ANNOYED MY NEIGHBORS BIG TIME. THIS PROBLEM HAS ANNOYED A NEIGHBOR SO BAD, THAT I FEEL THREATENED BY HIM, AND HAD TO CALL TO STATE POLICE ON HIM FOR PARKING ACROSS THE STREET FROM MY HOUSE AND REVVING HIS TRUCK ENGINE, FLASHING HIS HEADLIGHTS AND HONKING HIS HORN WHILE FACING MY HOUSE. I HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASE THE NITRO. THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE ALARM SYSTEM, BUT I DO NOT BUY THIS AT ALL. SOMETHING HAPPENED TO CAUSED THE ALARM SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION OVER A 2 DAY PERIOD. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP, ONCE AN ALARM IS ACTIVATED, IT DOES NOT RESET ITSELF, AND SHOULD NOT GO OFF AGAIN UNTIL IT IS RESET. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. THE CAR HAD BEEN VANDALIZED, I.E. CUT WIRES, BUT I THINK THIS WAS DONE OUT OF SHEAR ANGER BY SOMEONE ANNOYED BY THE ALARM GOING OFF ALL THE TIME, BUT I CANNOT PROVE THIS. BUT STILL, THE ALARM SYSTEM SHOULD NOT HAVE CONTINUED TO ACTIVATE ITSELF. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10286024October 1, 2009
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE NITRO. WHILE ADDING FUEL TO THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE PRESENT. WHENEVER THE FUEL BEING ADDED WAS NEAR IT'S CAPACITY IT RAPIDLY BEGAN LEAKING ON THE FLOOR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 7 TO 8 TIMES. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FUEL LEAK WILL BE REPAIRED PER THE WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40000. UPDATED 11/06/09. *LJ THE DEALER REPLACED THE ENTIRE GAS TANK. UPDATED 11/09/09
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10285071September 23, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
I HAVE A 2007 DODGE NITRO THAT I PURCHASED IN 2007. WITHIN A FEW MONTHS OF OWNING I TOOK IT TOO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE BELOW RECALL ITEM FIXED. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS RECENTLY (3 TO BE EXACT) WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 50-60MPH THE ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL COME ON. ONCE THE ENGINE STALLS I AM UNABLE TO STEER OR BRAKE. I HAVE NOTICE ON THE WEB THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER 2007 DODGE NITRO OWNERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT ACTION I CAN TAKE IN THIS MATTER WITH CHRYSLER DODGE. I HAVE YET ANOTHER SERVICE APPT SET WITH MY DEALER. MAKE: DODGE MODEL: NITRO MODEL YEAR: 2007 MANUFACTURER: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION MFR'S REPORT DATE: JUL 03, 2007 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V291000 PE07027 NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE07027 COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 80894 SUMMARY: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) WAS PROGRAMMED WITH SOFTWARE THAT MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO STALL UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. CONSEQUENCE: THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. REMEDY: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE TIPM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. NOTES: DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. G25. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10284846September 22, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LOSS OF ELECTRICAL WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE TURNED OFF THEN ALL INSTRUMENT LIGHT TURNED ON, AND RED LINES THROUGH SOME. TURNED BACK ON WITHIN AFTER COMPLETE SHUT DOWN. THIS HAS HAPPEN TWICE, SINCE FIRST INITIAL TIME. BROUGHT INTO DEALER AND COULD NOT FIND ANY ERROR CODES. SO PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED AND STILL CONTINUES. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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