2007 Dodge Nitro 4x2: multiple warning lights

Filed Jul 31, 2007 · Transmission · LA

Between first and second gear, there is a shudder in either the transmission or torque converter. This is a clunking noise that most prevalently appears in stop-and-go traffic. I have argued with my dealer and with dodge for a remedy to this, and they both refuse to acknowledge this problem. It first appeared around january of 2007 and continues. Also, I have previously contacted your office regarding the stalling issue of my nitro. On at least two occasions, my nitro has stalled while traveling between 50 and 60 MPH. The car loses all power and all lights illuminate on the dashboard. I have received a safety recall for this item, but I have no confidence in the repairs performed by dodge. I believe this vehicle is an unreasonably dangerous product.

Filed Jun 13, 2007 · Electrical · 3,000 miles · AR

In interstate rush hour traffic on may 23 while going about 70 MPH the engine shut off. All lights came on the dashboard, and the car was out for about 5 seconds, then ,it came back on. The cars behind me had to take evasive action. The second time this happened was on june 12 and it stalled going about 10 MPH. This time had to put the car in park and restart it. The dealer checked the car and found nothing wrong with it. By reading all the other complaints there was something wrong and needed to be fixed before there was a death.

Filed May 20, 2007 · Engine · 6,185 miles · OK

I have owned my nitro for 3 months and have experienced complete electrical failure on 2 occasions. The first time was about 6 weeks after purchase. I had just left my driveway and was going less than 15 MPH. I had to coast to the curb and turn the key to restart it. It happened again yesterday. I had my cruise control set at 75 MPH around 9 pm. My headlights, AC and radio were also in use at the time. The car lost all power...all lights went off, the engine stopped. Thankfully no one was behind us or my family and I could have been killed. Within 5 seconds it restarted as if nothing had happened. All the lights on the dashboard illuminated as if I had just started it. The only thing that did not come back on was the cruise control. I will advise the dealer first thing monday morning, but from reading the other owners posts, it doesn't appear they will know how to fix it.

Filed Feb 26, 2007 · Electrical · 2,600 miles · CA

My car shuts off and then turns back on while in motion. The car will completely turn off including all electrical components then turns back on. When it turns back on all the lights on the dash like the ABS and SRS lights light up and turn off as like if I just started the car. This has happened to me three times. The third time the car did not turn back on (I think because I was almost stopped the other 2 times I was going between 30-65 MPH and the engine started back up automatically). I had to put it in park and restart it the 3rd time. It has been to the dealer 2-3 times for this issue and they are unable to diagnose a problem. Therefore I have notified the manufacturer and you the federal safety agency in hopes of resolving the problem. There are several other owners with the same problem that can be found at http://www.nitroforumz.com/showthread.php?t=18 thank you.

Filed Feb 23, 2007 · Electrical · 3,000 miles · LA

While driving with the cruise control set at 65, the car lost all power and the engine stopped revolving. Then, all warning lights on the dashboard illuminated. Not knowing what to do, I allowed the car to decelerate. Then, as quickly as it lost power, it regained power. This happened on the causeway bridge between new orleans and mandeville. The bridge has no shoulders to speak of. I immediately drove the vehicle to the dealer. They kept the car, but could not duplicate the problem; thus, nothing was fixed. I have checked this problem out on dodge nitro internet forums, and others are experiencing this also.