2010 Dodge Nitro Problems

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine cranked, but the vehicle failed to start, and it became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact believed that the failure might be related to the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 163,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the horn was inoperable while needed. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with rear shocks and struts, air compressor, condenser, HVAC system, and electrical system failure. The mechanic replaced the spark plugs, engine coils, air compressor, and condenser. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that they could not assist since the vehicle was purchased from a Chevrolet dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

TIPM FLASHING , WIPERS DO NOT WORK, ABS LIGHT ON- SPEED WILL NOT GO OVER 40 AND TAKES A WHILE TO REACH SPEED. ACTS AS IF THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING OUT OF GAS, BRAKES NOT WORKING PROPERLY

CARDAN WAS SPLIT INTO TWO PIECES WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT THAT COULD HAVE COST ME MY LIFE. THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS YEAR

Passengers front seat head rest deployed on its own. The air back feature of my head rest deployed and it broke in the process. It is available for inspection. It happened when I was cleaning my car. So thank goodness not when I am driving. I was actually cleaning my car to trade it in for a dodge durango but after reading some articles that this is considered normal wear and tear also that dodge won't cover the cost for the repair and don't consider this a recall. I am highly reconsidering staying with dodge now. Specially the outcome of this. It hasn't been inspected yet. No warning signs.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. The contact received a recall notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V396000 (Air Bags, Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was intermittently illuminated. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part may not be available, and the contact was informed that she would receive a call back to schedule an appointment but had not yet received a callback. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the horn was inoperable while needed. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with rear shocks and struts, air compressor, condenser, HVAC system, and electrical system failure. The mechanic replaced the spark plugs, engine coils, air compressor, and condenser. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that they could not assist since the vehicle was purchased from a Chevrolet dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 20-30 MPH. MY CAR STARTED MAKING A WHINING SOUND THEN MY DASHBOARD LIT UP WITH MULTIPLE LIGHTS STARTING WITH THE BATTERY AND THEN ALL OF THEM. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BEFORE IT COMPLETELY DIED. I HAD IT TOWED TO A GARAGE. THEY TRIED CHANGING THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY. IT STILL WON'T TURN ON. IT IS NOW AT A DEALERSHIP AND CURRENTLY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the spring inside the parking brake had become defective causing the parking brake to not operate as needed. The dealer had been notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle regarding the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

TIPM FLASHING , WIPERS DO NOT WORK, ABS LIGHT ON- SPEED WILL NOT GO OVER 40 AND TAKES A WHILE TO REACH SPEED. ACTS AS IF THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING OUT OF GAS, BRAKES NOT WORKING PROPERLY

I GOT MY DODGE NITRO 4 MONTHS AGO FIRST MONTH I NOTICED MY ENGINE WAS STARLING AND I KNOW IS I HAD ELECTRIC ISSUES I TOLD MY DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT IF THE CAR STILL RUNNING IT'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT SOME DAYS MY WINDSHIELD WIPER WILL CUT ON BY ITSELF SOME DAYS MY BLINKER DON'T WORK I HAVE 6 MONTH WARRANTY . SO I WAS ON MY WAY GOING HOME COMING OFF THE FREEWAY STOP AT THE RED LIGHT THE LIGHT HIT GREEN I PRESS THE GAS MY WHEELS LOCK UP MY BRAKE LOCK UP AND THE CAR KEEP GOING INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC MY CAR IS GOING INTO THE WRONG LANE I HAVE PICTURES OF THAT MAKING. HARD FOR ME TO TURN MY WHEEL NOW MY CAR BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR A MONTH STILL PAYING PAYMENTS

TAKATA RECALL. MY 2010 DODGE NITRO MAKES A VERY LOUD, ALMOST DIESEL TRUCK LIKE SOUND, WHENEVER MY CAR IS RUNNING. IT ALMOST SOUNDS LIKE A VACUUM CLEANER INSIDE THE CAR. THE STEERING WHEEL, SEATS, PEDALS, BODY, AND GEAR SHIFT OF THE DODGE SHAKE CONSTANTLY. THIS HAPPENS SITTING STILL AND IN MOTION. THE ANTI THEFT LIGHT TURNED ON WHEN THE CAR WAS RUNNING, THEN THE CAR TURNED OFF AND WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON FOR AT LEAST FIFTEEN MINUTES. THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW IS STARTING TO NOT WORK.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate from being stationary, the rear driveshaft suddenly detached from the rear of the vehicle and dragged on the ground. The vehicle was later towed to the residence. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 160,000. The VIN was not available.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE AND BURNING FUMES ENTERED THE CABIN. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HEAT SHIELD FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING AND RUBBED AGAINST THE DRIVESHAFT CAUSING DAMAGES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V121000 (AIR BAGS, POWER TRAIN, STRUCTURE). THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO INSPECT AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. The contact received a recall notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V396000 (Air Bags, Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was intermittently illuminated. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part may not be available, and the contact was informed that she would receive a call back to schedule an appointment but had not yet received a callback. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V396000 (AIR BAGS, STEERING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING A ROUTINE CHECK AT NAPLETON'S MID RIVERS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (44951 VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY, SAINT PETERS, MO 63376, (636) 242-1471) WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED, THE DAB (DIGITAL AUDIO BROADCASTING) WAS NO LONGER PRESENT ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,500. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.*DT*JB

AFTER LOCKING MY CAR AND LEAVING IT I COME BACK TO FIND IT UNLOCKED AND THE WINDOWS DOWN CONSTANTLY. NOW MY BRAKE LIGHTS WONT WORK ON THE SIDES BUT THE TOP BRAKE LIGHT DOES. BULBS AND FUSES ARE FINE. ALL THREE LIGHTS ARE CONNECTED BY WIRE SO THEY ALL SHOULD BE ON OR OFF TOGETHER. TODAY MY BATTERY JUST UP AND DIED. JUST WONDERED IF ITS ALL RELATED. I HAVE READ OTHER PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS.IT HAPPENS ANYWHERE ANYTIME OVERNIGHT OR IN THE POURING RAIN WHEN IM OUT AND ABOUT. AFTER THE CAR IS PARKED AND LOCKED. THE TWO SIDE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE OUT ALL THE TIME THE TOP ONE LIGHTS. THE BRAKE LIGHT ISSUE JUST HAPPENED 5/2019 THE WINDOW ISSUE HAS BEEN A FEW YEARS 2015

HEADLIGHTS FLASH BUT DONT COME ON SOMETIMES ! AFRAID TO DRIVE AT NIGHT

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the rear driver's side door would not unlock to open. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED WHICH PREVENTED THE USE OF THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS SYSTEMS WOULD RANDOMLY STOP OPERATING CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A HILL THE PARK/BRAKE INTERLOCK FAILED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD ALSO ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE WAS MISFIRING BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WERE NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.

TRAVELING ON 3 LANE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH WITH 2 YOUNG GRANDDAUGHTERS IN CAR RIGHT FRONT VALVE STEM BLEW OUT CAUSING CAR TO VEER TO RIGHT. UPON INSPECTION BY MECHANIC 2 MORE VALVE STEMS HAD CRACKED NUTS. HAD TO REPLACE ALL STEMS, 1 SENSOR AND 1 TIRE. DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY EVEN THO THEIR TECH ADMITS THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE STEM. I CALLED SCHRADER ELECTRONICS (THE MANF.) THEY ALSO ADMIT THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW BUT BECAUSE IT IS EOM PRODUCT I MUST DEAL WITH CHRYSLER. THEY ALSO REFUSE TO ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT MOST PEOPLE ARE NOT EVEN AWARE OF. WHY HASN'T YOUR AGENCY ADDRESSED THIS PROBLEM TO DATE? IT HAS COST ME NEARLY $400.00 IN UNREIMBURSED REPAIRS. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE AND BURNING FUMES ENTERED THE CABIN. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HEAT SHIELD FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING AND RUBBED AGAINST THE DRIVESHAFT CAUSING DAMAGES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V121000 (AIR BAGS, POWER TRAIN, STRUCTURE). THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO INSPECT AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

TRAVELING ON 3 LANE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH WITH 2 YOUNG GRANDDAUGHTERS IN CAR RIGHT FRONT VALVE STEM BLEW OUT CAUSING CAR TO VEER TO RIGHT. UPON INSPECTION BY MECHANIC 2 MORE VALVE STEMS HAD CRACKED NUTS. HAD TO REPLACE ALL STEMS, 1 SENSOR AND 1 TIRE. DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY EVEN THO THEIR TECH ADMITS THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE STEM. I CALLED SCHRADER ELECTRONICS (THE MANF.) THEY ALSO ADMIT THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW BUT BECAUSE IT IS EOM PRODUCT I MUST DEAL WITH CHRYSLER. THEY ALSO REFUSE TO ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT MOST PEOPLE ARE NOT EVEN AWARE OF. WHY HASN'T YOUR AGENCY ADDRESSED THIS PROBLEM TO DATE? IT HAS COST ME NEARLY $400.00 IN UNREIMBURSED REPAIRS. *TR

THE HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER FLAP DOES NOT OPEN AND CLOSE PROPERLY. THIS RESULTS IN COLD AIR IN THE WINTER AT TIMES AND NO DEFROSTER AND THE WINDOWS ICE UP AND FOG UP. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES AND NOT REPAIRED PROPERLY. SOME DAYS IT WILL WORK AND SOME DAYS IT WILL NOT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS IT MIGHT BE WORKING WHEN YOU LEAVE AND TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND THEN IT JUST BLOW COLD AIR OUT THE DEFROSTER. *TR