2007 Dodge Nitro 4x2: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Aug 30, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 123,000 miles · TX

For over the last year my car has been locking and unlocking on its own . My horn had been sounding off even while im driving without me utilizing the horn and even when im at home without the alarm on. I also have had repaet issue with the headlight and taillights because the wires keep burning out .

Filed Apr 29, 2015 · Electrical · 235,000 miles · NC

Doors lock and unlock at will - causing headlights to come on during the night which has killed my battery several times... So I had to take the battery out of the key fob which means the security system can't be set.. The radio is buzzing and screeching at will - works sometimes and then it won't but restarting the vehicle usually fixes this... The air bag light comes on and off at will and even stays on most of the driving time... The gas cap warning light comes on and off at will - have replaced the gas cap twice in the past year and it continues to give this warning... - I've researched this on the internet and there are many nitro owners having the same problem... Does someone have to get hurt in order for dodge to take responsibility for changing the tipm in their vehicles????

Filed Apr 22, 2015 · Electrical · 185,000 miles · NC

There is an electrical issue with the control module has to be - strange things keep happening, door locks are activating by themselves causing headlights to stay on and running down battery and other times its door locks won't work at all with or without using key fob, radio is working sporadically and making strange loud noises, there's even a whistle sound coming form the fuse box at times, the air bag light comes on and off at will. I've read where a lot of nitro's are doing this and it seems to be some type of control module. This really needs to be addressed before I have an accident and can't get out of my vehicle.

Filed Dec 13, 2007 · Driver assistance, Electrical · FL

2007 dodge nitro with serious electrical problems. Consumer states that the vehicle is having problems with the transmission and has stalled due to electrical problems. They want a full refund for the vehicle. *kb the consumer stated while driving, the vehicle lost voltage. The instruments dropped down unreasonably once the warning lights illuminated. The headlights started dying out. The gear shift had to be wiggled to get it to move, there was a knocking noise while going from first to second gear. The dealer informed the consumer an internal short had occurred with the 12 volt battery. The consumer also stated the steering would drift, there was abnormal traction and the doors would lock up. The ABS was not working correctly because the vehicle would drift while driving. The consumer stated the dealerships were using 2006 jeep liberty software to troubleshoot the problems with his vehicle. The manufacturer did not send the specific software to update his vehicle.*jb the manufacturer agreed to a settlement rather than continuing the arbitration process. Updated 05/20/08.

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.