2007 Dodge Nitro 4x4 locks problems

Filed Sep 15, 2016 · Locks · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro 4x4. The contact stated that all of the doors failed to properly lock and unlock without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Udated 10/26/16*lj the consumer stated doors will lock manually, but not able to lock the rear hatch.

Filed May 26, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 132,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro 4x4. The contact stated that the engine failed to start and the engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the doors failed to lock and unlock. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Mar 6, 2015 · Electrical, Locks · 190,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro 4x4. The contact stated that the doors and the hatch door failed to unlock. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the totally integrated power module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part not being available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.

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 May 9, 2012 · Electrical, Locks · 125,000 miles · NY · fire

Drivers door master automatic locks switch caught fire, there were no injuries to people. Burned the door well, removed the switch afterwards and it still arcs when placed into the vehicle again. Dodge notified and tech checked vehicle and filed a report on or about 4/19/2012. Now having issues with dodge issuing a check to repair the damage to the vehicle.

Filed Feb 10, 2012 · Locks · 61,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated the drivers side door handle was defective, making it impossible to open the door from the inside of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the defect, but denied any assistance with repairing the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 61,000 and the current mileage was 62,000. Updated 03/14/12

Filed Apr 4, 2011 · Body, Locks · 83,430 miles · NC

2007 dodge nitro - 83,000 miles - drivers side interior door handle broke unexpectedly during normal use. This made exiting the vehicle slow and difficult in the event of an emergency. You had to climb over to the passenger side or roll down the window unlock the door and operate the outside door handle.

Filed Jan 13, 2011 · Body, Locks · PA

While attempting to exit my 2007 dodge nitro, the driver's side handle broke off in my hand. I had to exit the vehicle through the passenger side door (into a pile of snow).

Filed Dec 20, 2010 · Locks · 64,700 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. While the vehicle was parked the contact pulled the door handle on the drivers side front door and it broke off. When the contact removed the handle she noticed that it was molded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact ordered the part online to repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 64,700.