2007 Dodge Nitro 4x4 brakes problems

Filed Apr 26, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 142,356 miles · AR

While driving the vehicle on the interstate it will just shut off. No lights on dash or warning. When this happens you have no power steering or brakes. After getting it stopped and restarting it will drive fine. Other times the remote will not work the locks, it will lock and unlock by them selves after you open the door and try to start vehicle . You can put the key in the ignition and it will not start lights on dash will go off and on and after a few attempts it will start. There are times you can not put in in park you can shut it off and restart it press brake pedal and nothing works to put it in park and then it will just go in park like nothing was wrong. All of these things happen up on occasions with no warning. It all will work fine for weeks or months and then it will act up again. The heater does not blow hot air on one side, every year you can flush out heater hose and radiator and it will blow hot air for a month or so and then it will go back to only blowing warm air out on one side. No codes are ever thrown when the things happen. There is never a warning and when you take it to the dealership or a mechanic they can never find anything wrong with it.

Filed Jan 12, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 107,000 miles · NC

During acceleration, pedal sensor malfunctioned, which didn't allow vehicle to maintain or increase speed. Vehicle decelerated on interstate, posing an immediate hazard to other drivers. Since, it has happened twice more. Once it wouldn't allow vehicle to accelerate past 35, and the second time it wouldn't go higher than 10 (also in a 55 MPH area). Second, though the recall has been on manual transmissions only, the parking break on the 2007 dodge nitro 4x4 r/t is faulty, and though the light comes on indicating it is in use, the parking break does not engage. This has been true from initial purchase. This poses a risk when parking on any grade that will need the use of a parking brake. This also causes issues in some areas in regards to inspection, and will not pass inspection without repair. Finally, when using the turn signal, the opposite direction signal will trip, causing the signal not to turn off but just to keep switching directions and must then be toggled on and off to get it to stop.

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 60,000 miles · NY

The emergency brake never worked like it should, even when new, the electric window switches and power door locks work when they feel like it, and the inside door handles break for no reason other than poor workmanship and poor choice of materials (plastic) rendering them useless. These are all known problems for years with dodge nitros . They should be forced to recall them for these reasons, especially because they are all dangerous. It's like the money pit. Dodge wants $150.00 per door just to repair the handle assemblies. Are they kidding me? Who makes a door handle out of cheap plastic? We take care of this vehicle like its a new car, and never abuse it. It has only 60,000 miles on it. The first door handle broke with 30,000 miles. Dodge had better do something before I no longer own this vehicle or I will cross them off my list for good. I have no problem going back to ford and staying there.(or hyundai for that matter).

Filed Feb 21, 2014 · Brakes · 79,000 miles · IL

Esp can not be shut down completely. The problem I am having is when I need to pull the boat off a slip, it activates when wheels spin or begins to slide applying the rear brakes aggressively. Also when I am in 4x4 and spinning in the mud it also does the same resulting in almost getting stuck or getting stuck, which makes me use 4x4 more often then not. I have contacted dealers and dodge about this issue but they say its integrated into the ABS system and can do nothing about it. I have gone through several rear brakes and rotors due to this issue. All I ask is to change the modes on the deactivation from 70 percent to 0 percent.

Filed Mar 29, 2013 · Brakes, Visibility · 73,700 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro 4x4. The contact stated that the electronic ABS control module caused a delay in braking when coasting uphill. In addition, both rearview mirrors exhibited a blind spot. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 73,700.

Filed Dec 6, 2012 · Brakes · 35,000 miles · PA

The emergency brake ratchet assembly is broken. There are no replacement parts available in the united states and I was told there 77 customers waiting for the part ahead of me. This is one dodge dealer in the united states. The safety issue is that when parking on any type of grade ti transmission could slip and allow the vehicle to roll out of control. Additionally with out these part the vehicle will not pass the pennsylvania annual safety inspection.

Filed Apr 9, 2012 · Brakes · 51,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro 4x4. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise coming from under the vehicle. The brake pedal traveled to the floorboard upon engaging and the vehicle failed to reduce speed until after the brake pedal was applied repeatedly with force. The contact inspected the outside of the vehicle when coming to a complete stop and noticed the front passenger side brake pad detached onto the road. The contact was able to drive the vehicle with caution. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the master cylinder and booster cylinder. In addition, both front rotors and both front ca pliers were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the problem and repaired the vehicle at their expense. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000. Updated 05/11/12*lj according to the invoice, brake fluid was leaking from the master cylinder and contaminated the brake booster. The right front brake inner pad fell out of the bracket and the piston hit the rotor and damaged it. The brake booster, master cylinder, both front brake calipers and rotors were replaced. Updated 05/23/12

Filed Mar 1, 2012 · Acceleration, Body · TX

This vehicle has had many issues. The brake pedal becomes hard to push with little braking effect then will suddenly loosen up and apply hard brakes. The seat belts act up. The door handles on the inside break while driving down the road so you cannot get out from inside. The engine revs and hesitates intermittently. The cruise control fails. There are numerous blind spots. The vehicle is not stable on the highway. It is sometimes slow to start. The window controls are in a bad location. There is only one key cylinder to unlock the doors with a key.

Filed Oct 24, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · 60,000 miles · MO

I am having multiple issues. The gas tank overflows every time I get gas, the air conditioner only cools while driving and sometimes produces heat instead, the locks do not work 4 out of 7 days a week, the tpm signal comes on every few days even though the tires are fine, and the windows do not work on occasion. Although this appears to me there is an electrical and gas tank issue, there are not any recalls issued at this time. I have called the dealer several times and have been told that I will need to bring it by when things are not working in order for them to do any type of diagnostic testing. I consider both electrical and gas to be a safety issue and would like for someone to address this concern. In addition, but I am not sure if it is directly related to the electrical issue, both brake lights stopped working.

Filed Jun 1, 2011 · Brakes, Transmission · 54,000 miles · MD

2007 dodge nitro-automatic transmission-parking brake failure: vehicle at dealer for parking brake failing to engage. Dealer finds that all parking brake components are rusted and frozen. Dealer states appears parking brake has never engaged. Dealer states issue has caused rust to form on inside of rear wheel rotors causing premature need for replacement. Have noticed similar issues on web searches. Item is not under warranty. Although later models have recall, none for this year model. Vehicle has 54000 miles on it and is well taken care of.