Dodge Nitro 4x2 stalling problems

Filed Jan 9, 2019 · Engine · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro 4x2. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle slowed down and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to ray laethem chrysler dodge jeep ram (18001 mack ave, detroit, mi 48224, (313) 884-7210), but was not diagnosed due to the cost. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 10, 2017 · Airbags, Transmission · 288,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro 4x2. While driving 35 MPH, all four wheels locked up and the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the driver side, passenger side, rear driver side, and rear passenger side air bags deployed. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact did not receive notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v121000 (power train, air bags, structure). The contact believed that the recall notification was sent to the owner from whom he bought the vehicle. The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted at 800‑247‑9753 and stated that they would not repair the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 288,000. *ln consumer stated air bags, power train broke, 4 wheels locked up. Updated 7/25/18

Filed Feb 23, 2015 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro 4x2. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The failure recurred twice. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v291000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the totally integrated power module was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 66,685 miles · NC

When backing up vehicle hesitates . When speeding up on the highway vehicle bumps like transmission is coming out of case like it is pushing car forward. When stopping at high speeds vehicle steering wheel shakes and car squeals coming from left front brakes. While driving down the road vehicle pulls to the right. When at a stop light rpms go all the way down like vehicle is ready to stall.

Filed Jan 14, 2015 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · FL

I bought a 2007 dodge nitro. I noticed after I bought it there was hesitation when it got to about 40 MPH. I also experienced while sitting at a light that the RPM would drop way down and the car would almost stall then RPM would come right back up. My heat quit working along with the door locks and the washer fluid would not spray out. I checked the fuse and one was blown so I changed it, that one blew as well and all power to the car was lost. Come to find out the tipm needs to be replaced. They say these are supposed to last the life time of vehicle. I am lucky my car didn't catch fire as a result of this. I took it to the dealer and there were actually wires melting under the fuse box. There should definitely be a recall on this. I have owned a dodge ram before and loved it that's why I went with dodge again but nothing but problems in the 4 months that I have owned this vehicle.

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 Jun 14, 2012 · Electrical · 30,000 miles · GA

I was riding down the highway and the dashboard lights all came on and the vehicle powered down and then started up. There have been multiple times that this has happened. The last time it happened was today 06/14/2012 and the SUV stalled and almost caused a wreck in heavy traffic. Speed was around 30 miles per hour. I went online and discovered that there had been a recall for the 2007 dodge nitro with the very same problem but I have been told mine was not covered under the recall by my local chrysler dodge dealership. Do I have any recourse? I was told there were two other recalls related to my vehicle after I provided my VIN and then during another conversation I was told there was only one. A trip to my mechanic indicated that there were no codes showing up when he checked it with his meter. I purchased my nitro from another individual and the warranty was still on it as it only had 16,000 miles on it. It currently has about 57,000 miles on it.

Filed Apr 8, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 64,500 miles · NV

Numerous times over the past few months I have pulled out of my driveway or out of a parking lot and my vehicle has stopped running,forcing me to pull over quickly before my steering locks up,which then requires me to put the vehicle in park and restart it.the vehicle was taken to my local dodge dealership on april 5th,2012 and on april 6th,2012 I was told they could not find a "code" to explain the issue and unless they kept it for several days to attempt to duplicate the problem there was nothing they could do. The vehicle actually stalled pulling out of a parking lot on the way to the dealership at a low speed. The vehicle does not stall at red lights while idling,only when pulling out onto the roadway. I have great concerns that I will be rear ended in an accident if this issue continues.

Filed Oct 3, 2011 · Engine · 37,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro 4x2. The contact stated that the engine would stall at any time without warning. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 38,000.

Filed Jun 23, 2010 · Engine · 60,000 miles · AZ

Tl-the driver owns a 2007 dodge nitro. While driving approximately 40 MPH the vehicle stalled. She coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road. She called a towing company and had the vehicle towed to a garage. The local mechanic replace a fused. The vehicle stalled again on the way home from the repair shop. The vehicle was towed to their home. The vehicle has not been repaired it was still at their home at the time of the complaint. The failure and current mileage was 60,000. Vwb