2007 Dodge Nitro 4x2: sudden loss of power

Filed Oct 8, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 148,000 miles · TN

I was traveling up the highway when all of my service lights illuminated and I lost complete engine power. I attempted to get my vehicle to the turning lane but it was difficult because of loss of power steering. I got it to the turning lane and tried to restart it several times. This lasted about 15-20 mins to no avail. My vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who could find nothing wrong with the vehicle. I then took my vehicle to the local chrysler dealership in the next town where they also could not duplicate my incident. The kept my vehicle for 2 weeks and still found nothing wrong, no codes or anything. My brake lights were also staying illuminated even after they unhooked the brake light switch. The dealership contacted the chrysler engineers for more help in diagnosing the problem. The engineers stated that they were 90% sure that it was the tpim (main computer). The same tpim was recalled in 2007 and was supposedly fixed. The tpim was not replaced due to uncertainty of the engineers and the dealership. I have had this vehicle since april of 2007. The vehicle stalled again on october 2, 2013, and october 8, 2013. On october 8, 2013 the vehicle would not restart for 10 minutes and was once again on the highway traveling at a rate of speed of 50 MPH.

Filed Sep 10, 2008 · Transmission · 29,300 miles · AZ

The vehicle when in drive at any speed does a jerking motion forward as if it is slipping gears or losing power to the transmission. The sensation is worse, physically moving my body forward, when driving at higher speeds, 60-70. I know the problem was not due to "bad gas" because the car was idling relatively well. It was not electrical due to the fact that you could release your foot from the gas and "coast" and the sensation stopped. I followed up with chrysler to confirm no other recalls had been issued on the car. When I brought the car to the dealer I told them I thought it was the torque converter. This first time they had the car for about 3 days. When I picked it up they said nothing was wrong with the torque converter, they simply updated the transmission via the computer. The first time I drove the car which was on the freeway- assuming it was fixed, the problem occurred immediately but more severe, causing my body to hit the steering wheel. It went back to the garage again, this time magically it was the torque converter and a seal. I got the car back, first time I drove it.. Still is doing the same thing. I cant drive my kids it, its not safe to drive on the freeway. It is an accident waiting to happen. Twice I was almost rear ended. I am forced to drive it to maintain my job but will only drive in the slow lane so that I have some kind of "out" it is now at the garage for the third time. The dealer is finally paying for the loaner. Even if they say they fixed it there is no way I can trust the vehicle. I have contacted chrysler but have received no communication from them regarding this hazardous condition.

Filed Jul 24, 2007 · Electrical · 7,500 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro 4x2. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle would lose power and then accelerate. The contact received recall notice number 07v291000 (electrical system). The dealer performed the recall repair, however, the failure continued to occur. As of july 24, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 9,000 and failure mileage was 7,500. Updated 02-01-08. *kb the consumer stated the defect happened on three separate occasions. Updated 02/01/08

Filed Jul 21, 2007 · Transmission · 400 miles · IN

Approximately 2 weeks after I purchased my new vehicle it began to run poorly. It feels as though it is missing out, transmission slipping or losing power??? I am not sure exactly what the problem is and the service people are not sure exactly what is wrong and they do not know what to do to correct the problem. My vehicle is a 2007 and should not run as poorly as it does. They have reprogrammed something on the computer twice I think from what they tell me. The problem seems to be okay for a few days and it starts running poorly again. There is a recall on my vehicle, it is recall number g25 to reprogram tipm engine stalling, this may help the problem but I am not sure yet. I feel that dodge should stand behind their vehicles. I paid too much for a new vehicle for it to not run properly. I also had a service tech tell me that they were just not as sensitive to the problem that I am having. I hope you will be able to help with this problem. I have also noticed that sometimes when I start the vehicle it does not start properly. It starts but idles roughly and this has done this when it is not cold outside.

Filed Jun 15, 2007 · Electrical · 6,250 miles · AZ

In february 2007 I bought a new dodge nitro 4x2. On june 13, 2007 after accelerating from a stop, going about 40 MPH, the car suddenly surged and then lost all power. The steering wheel locked, the radio and fans shut off all the while still coasting, then, in about 3 seconds the car then suddenly came back on, the dash board lit up and the car acted like nothing had happened. I immediately pulled off the road, when I could steer again, and shut the car off. It has been at the shop ever since. The mechanic at the dodoge dealership says that the car was running perfect for him, and they can't locate the problem. I have researched the internet and this wa s becoming a common occurence with nitro owners. Chrysler needs to do a recall on the car or remedy the situation immediately before any more injuries or worse yet, deaths occur.

Filed May 30, 2007 · Engine · SC

Driving at steady rate of 70mph on interstate. Vehicle lost all power and speed dropped to 40mph. Power came back on a few seconds later.

Filed May 24, 2007 · Transmission · 7,500 miles · FL

At 30mph 2007 dodge nitro stalls ,loss of all power,all dash info lights come,shift onto neutral to restart

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 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.