2007 Dodge Nitro 4x4: key fob or push-button start problems

Filed May 21, 2019 · Body · 130,000 miles · PA

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. Door locks in operable, neither fob nor button works, keyfob locks but not unlock vehicle not diagnosed neither dealer nor manufacturer contacted while attempting to unlock the vehicle, the keyfob failed. The contact stated that the keyfob will lock the vehicle however, has failed in every attempt to unlock the vehicle. Additionally, the internal lock/unlock buttons were also inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Ah

Filed Dec 21, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 89,500 miles · WI

The malfunction light esp/bas, esp/tcs, ABS, and airbag warning lights illuminate (no flashing) with loss of cruise control function intermittently, but notable vehicle malfunctioning occurs when all lights turn off! With no warning malfunction lights, the engine misfires at speeds greater than 55mph, breaks lock up when attempting to break at any speed (even coasting w/dry road conditions, and there will be complete loss of cruise control fx. When the lights turn back on, the vehicle functions properly w/no misfiring or breaking issues. Whhen the problem first started, cruise control would work at this time also, until that function completely stopped working after a few instances as stated. In addition, the horn stopped sounding, radio randomly turns on when car door is opened w/3 button key fob (no engine starter), radio/disc player freezes intermittently with loss of function/ability to change anything besides turning on or off. Break illumination light intermittently turns on, then will turn off (no e break being activated). When warning lights are on, no car dealership or service is able to obtain codes and adamantly state this is not okay/normal for any vehicle to be having these serious issues w/no warning lights illuminating and for vehicle to improve when warning lights turn on. More so, that the systems large amount of erratic intermittent malfunctioning is a very serious safety hazard!! Currently no recalls for VIN # but 2007 nitros have recalls-my vehicle is experiencing similar safety issues with an emergent need to report immediately to the federal safety agency. I will resume operating vehicle regularly when responsibility is taken, admittance to there being problems of no fault of my own (owner 2009 approx 2000 miles at purchase w/all proper maintenance performed to date). Eagerly awaiting the federal safety agency's reply in order to properly document and correct this safety issue.

Filed Nov 6, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 101,000 miles · IA

2007 dodge nitro slt - car sitting in driveway overnight the vehicle listed, on multiple occasions, will go into a state where attempting to start the vehicle causes multiple odd things to simultaneously happen: loud clicking noises can be heard from engine compartment headlights / tail lights flash wipers start and stop randomly all dash lights randomly turn on and off radio clock is reset to 12:00 as if the battery was disconnected radio sometimes randomly turns on/off fuel pump can be heard starting and stopping, sometimes will not stop sometimes putting a battery charger on the car's battery will make it start. Sometimes it only makes the clicking louder, along with random other events listed above. Sometimes the only thing that fixes the problem is a thump with a small rubber mallet to the black box just to the rear of the main 12 volt battery. This seems to be more likely to happen in colder weather, but is not limited to happening during cold weather. Sometimes, just unlocking the car doors with the dodge key fob will cause some issues to happen. Sometimes the issues are followed up with check engine light coming on, but when codes are pulled they are invalid codes (codes checked at dealer).

Filed Mar 26, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · 107,200 miles · SD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro 4x4. When the contact attempted to unlock the vehicle with the key fob, the locks failed to disengage. The contact stated that the driver side door had to be manually unlocked with the key. The contact stated that the master unlock button on the driver side door failed and all of the doors had to be manually unlocked from inside of the vehicle, causing the liftgate not to open. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the tipm module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v438000 (visibility). The failure mileage was 107,200.

Filed Dec 29, 2014 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · PA

Door locks have randomly stopped working. The key fob and interior buttons will unlock all doors and trunk but randomly will not lock. When using the key fob, the horn beeps and headlights flash but the doors do not actually lock. At times the doors still do not lock even after driving at 15mph, when they normally would lock automatically. When I took the vehicle to the dealership they charged me $100 to run a diagnostic test, which showed some type of tripped sensor (I think related to the ABS braking system or transmission related) and an error related to the tipm. They reprogrammed the tipm and said if that did not fix the problem I would have to return to the dealership and pay $700 to replace the tipm. The problem with the locks seemed to be fixed, but only lasted about 30 days. Although I can manually lock the door, I have no way of locking the trunk area and the back doors are hard to manually lock unless you put the windows down. I think having an unlocked vehicle is unsafe, especially since I work 12 hour shifts that start when it's dark in the am and end when it's dark in the pm. I also had a problem with the brakes a couple times where it feels like I'm hydroplaning, sort of like there is a delay in the brakes grabbing, but the road was completely dry at the time. This also seemed to happen randomly 2 or 3 times, then stopped. Not sure if something done at the dealership in the past corrected this.

Filed Jan 27, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 77,780 miles · UT

Door locks became inoperable from door panels and key fob. Power locks could no longer be used from either. Was told it was an issue with the tipm, would have to be fixed with dealership. In reading complaints here, as well as many forums online it seems to be a very common issue. Recommend a recall. Sounds as though this is not an isolated incident and should be addressed.

Filed Dec 4, 2013 · Electrical, Locks · 94,000 miles · MI

Power door locks inoperable. First happened a week or so after purchasing used. Went out on a friday night but worked again before I could get into shop on monday. Worked fine for two months until yesterday when it happened again. Cannot lock or unlock via key fob or door button. Must unlock driver door with key and manually lift door knob on all other locks. Rear door locks are extremely difficult to reach to unlock from the front seat as the locks are towards the rear of the door. Hatch is completely un-accessible as there is no way to unlock it. Locks do not lock when you drive and reach the appropriate speed and do not unlock when the car is put back into park. When key fob is used the lights blink and the horn sounds but the lock/unlock functions do not work. Brief internet search has shown others with this a problem with both the dodge nitro and jeep liberty. Currently in the shop being looked at as an electrical issue.

Filed Aug 30, 2011 · Electrical · PA

I own a 2007 dodge nitro for about two years. I park it in my driveway and for about two weeks every night, the alarm has been going off until I disarm it manually from my key fob. What is the problem? Has there been a recall on this vehicle?

Filed Jun 15, 2007 · Electrical · 5,000 miles · WA

Complaint concerns engine stalls. Dodge nitro (07) purchased in january 1. 2007. Under 5000 miles on car: in march while driving a t 65 MPH vehicle stalled. Dash lights turned on, car coasted, then restarted on its own after 2-3 seconds. Scared the daylights out of me. Driving conditions, wet, mid-40s, night. Notified dealer, but unable to schedule due to upcoming 3-week vacation. Second instance may 21, driving 65, felt a 'clung' car stalled, coasted to count of 3-4 seconds, then car re-started. Dealer notified immediately, also that car was shifting rough and clunky. May 24, dealer checked for tech bulletins, wiped out transmission module programming and re-programmed. Don't know if this is fixed...sometimes still shifts hard, and there was some time between first two engine failures. Have had other little glitches like one car door lock does not work with key fob. I am weary of this happening again and me being in an accident because of it...god help everyone at that point. Chrysler needs to take the initiative and get this done immediately. Or recall car.