Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact received an interim letter for the federal safety agency campaign id number 13v121000 (air bags , power train , structure), which informed the contact that the remedy part was not currently available. The contact had concern of the potential safety defect involved with not being able to have the recall service performed within a reasonable time. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 7/22/13
2007 Dodge Nitro body complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that the plastic case that protects the wiring and button for the driver seat adjustment button fractured. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred several times before. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician verified the failure and stated that it needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 62,000.
I stopped my car and went to open the driver door from the interior handle and the plastic piece inside the door panel snapped and the handle was no longer functioning. I am now unable to open my car from the interior.
The vehicle was parked and when I went to open the door with the handle as usual it broke in my hand. I was unable to get out of the vehicle because of this. I have researched this matter and it has happened to a large amount of people. I feel that this is a flaw it the vehicle and the design of the door handle is poorly made.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that the passenger and both rear door handles broke. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 112,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that the interior door handle fractured and detached from the vehicle without force. The dealer did not offer any assistance since there were no recalls. The manufacturer was aware of the failure, but failed to offer any assistance to the contact. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 90,000 and the failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that the driver side interior door handle broke in half and separated from the door. The driver side door could only be opened from the outside. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 92,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro rt. The contact stated that after exiting the vehicle, the driver side door handle detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 58,000.
Drivers side door handle snapped is now just hanging. In order to exit vehicle need to roll window down , open door from outside , roll window back up , then turn vehicle off. This is a hazard......in an emergency...if power goes out while in car...I will not be able to exit vehicle.... What if my electric window stops working...then I am stuck....not safe....
2 interior door handles have broken with normal use. Been told that the only way to fix is to purchase the entire door panel for approx. $350.00.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that when attempting to enable the cruise control, she would receive a delayed reaction and then it would illuminate. When attempting to disable the cruise control, she had to depress the button several times as it would remain stuck. In addition, the rail rack on the top of the vehicle was not secure and could possible fracture from the vehicle and cause damage to other vehicles when driving. The dealer made three attempts to duplicate the failure but to no avail. The contact did not inform manufacturer of the failure and the vehicle was repaired three times or replaced. The current mileage was 34,016 and the failure mileage was unknown. Updated 06/01/11*lj updated 1/18/2012 *ln
With normal usage by two responsible adults, and no children, the front drivers side door handle made of plastic, broke as my husband was trying to exit the vehicle. We bought this vehicle new and have had reasonable service out of the vehicle, there are how ever way to many plastic parts that have broken through no fault of our own. If the power should go out on the vehicle where the window would not go down we would be trapped in the vehicle, and heaven forbid a fire should break out. It is a life threatening problem and should be covered under your recall program an refitted with handles that will not break with normal usage. We have owned dodges for years and have never had the problems that we have experienced with this vehicle...
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer and the dealer stated that the rear differential broke causing the axle to detach from the vehicle. The contact towed the vehicle to a local mechanic to get a second opinion. The local mechanic suggested that the contact have the axle welded and tested by a specialist. The contact had the vehicle towed to another dealer to have the vehicle inspected. The failure mileage was 48,000. Updated 01/19/10 *bf the mechanic inspected the vehicle and found broken welds at the trailing arm mount at the rear differential. Updated 01/20/10
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