2007 Dodge Nitro 4x4: doors won't lock, open or latch

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 Jun 22, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · MO

We have been having issues with our door locks along with electrical problems that occur while the vehicle is running. We took it to dodge dealership and paid $150 to get it diagnosed. We were told the tipm module is not properly working. The cost would be $965.90, when doing research I have found that many dodge nitro owners have been having this same issue if not worse than what we are having. This is the main command center for all electrical functions that when not properly working is an extreme danger to the passengers. I contacted dodge and they said there is nothing they can do to help us. So you make a part in a car that is extremely unsafe to its passengers and you can't do anything to help me? With this module being out you would be better off riding a bike to work than driving in this vehicle!

Filed Dec 5, 2015 · Body · 70,000 miles · OH

The inside drivers door handle broke. The new replacement handle broke. I have to roll the window down to open my door. If I ever get in an accident I will be trapped.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · 97,500 miles · MI

Interior door handle drivers side broke, pressure used to open door not much, only what is needed to trip the latch and open. Had to lower window and use outside door handle to get out, removed panel from front and back doors, moved the rear interior door handle to the front for a quick temporary fix, waiting for that to break also. The complaint is a safety issue, that does not seem to be addressed or fixed by dodge... But you can buy a $40+ handle from them, the same kind that has the chance to break again. You can see this by just looking on dodges forums for this exact complaint - with no resolve

Filed May 19, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 25,000 miles · PA

The vehicle windshield wipers wont turn off and turn on, and turn on by themselves when you use the turn signal, or the wipers do not work at all. Whenever this random situation occurs the vehicle will also not start. The starter turns but the engine will not kick over. The driver side door handle broke off at 25,000 miles and the drivers side controls for the windows and locks operates at about 25% functionality.

Filed Feb 5, 2015 · Electrical · 82,000 miles · NV · fire

Drove vehicle through a parking area for about two blocks at about 15 MPH when all lights, dash lights, windshield wipers, windshield washers, radio, alarm, and automatic door locks turned on or engaged. I pulled over, shut off the vehicle, removed the keys, but all of the lights, systems, alarm, etc., continued to operate. Smoke began rising from the hood, and I attempted to exit the vehicle. The door locks kept engaging and locking me in the car every time I tried to pull on the manual door lock button. I was able to reach out the window to manipulate the exterior door handle in conjunction with the lock enough times that the door popped open. As I exited the vehicle, flames began to shoot from under the hood. Within four minutes, the vehicle was entirely engulfed in flames. The police and fire department arrived quickly (less than 5 minutes), but the fire spread quickly - likely because the electrical fire melted the fuel line and gasoline fed the fire (according to one of the firefighters). The car and the contents are a total loss. It was fortunate that the weather was nice enough that I chose to drive with the window open, or I would have had to kick out the window to exit the vehicle. Very traumatic.

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 Nov 25, 2014 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro 4x4. The contact stated that the automatic door locks and power windows failed to work and the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the totally integrated power module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed May 14, 2014 · Body · 79,000 miles · FL

I am original owner of this vehicle. It is garaged , well maintained, and serviced by dealership. There is no history of abuse, or auto accidents associated with this vehicle. The interior drivers door handle snapped off in my hands yesterday, while attempting to exit the parked vehicle. This is a considerable safety concern. Only exit is through an electric window, due to large console between seats. I have contacted dodge, and due to mileage (79k) and age (2007), they offer no assistance in fixing, so I will have to pay at dealership. I have seen enough complaints in various forums of this same issue, to warrant contacting you. This is not cosmetic, but of vital concern to driver safety. Please consider further action with a view to recall , so that manufacturer will proceed rectify this dangerous flaw. Thank you for your consideration.

Filed May 7, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · NC

Back driver side window has came off the track twice in about 12 months, replaced motor, still did it. Every time I fill up with gas it spills out all over the car and ground. The windshield wipers only work on high some of the time. Driver side door handle broke off, very expensive to fix!

Filed Mar 19, 2014 · Body · 75,497 miles · MI

Pulled on driver's side door handle and it snapped off. Have to roll down window and open from the outside to get out of the vehicle. Not a very safe option. I have read many others are having this same problem, perhaps a recall should be put out. It is a pricey fix at the dealer. My car is in excellent condition and I take good care of it. Not happy about spending upwards of $250.00 to have a plastic door handle fixed. I purchased this vehicle new in 2007.

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).