I was driving my car and heard a squeaking and grinding noise while turning I felt my car jerk in the rear so I took my car to aamco total car care this evening the company told me my drive train needs to be replace and my differential seal has leak the fluid was very low from leaking out which I had them add fluid so my rear end does not lock up and cause a bad accident I also did my research on the internet happen to google my car year make and model for recalls it show a major recalls for dodge nitro safety hazard from drive trains wreaking from bad drive train also my front window washer fluid will not work on my driver side and my steering wheel feels loose as while and I have a engine light on and my wheel warning light is flashing
2007 Dodge Nitro: grinding or squealing brakes
6 of the 494 complaints about the 2007 Dodge Nitro describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
- 20085
- 20076
What owners say
When accelerating my vehicle I bought two days prior (used), from being a a stop light, it jerked/ wouldn't accelerate rpms went very high, made a grinding sound and the check engine light came in immediately. When able to pull the car into a parking lot to assess what might have happened I noticed it dumping transmission fluid had to have vehicle towed.
Turned on the A/C today and the worst burning smell came through the air vents. Made my nieces sick. Pulled over and popped the hood and heard metal grinding sound and smelled like something burning. Was told I need a new compressor. This will be the second time in 6 months I'm replacing it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that a grinding noise was heard while reversing at 2 MPH. When shifted into drive and proceeding forward, the wheels seized. The contact shut the vehicle off and upon restart, the vehicle operated as normal. The failure recurred and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v341000 (power train: automatic transmission) and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 104,897.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds or while idling, she noticed a loud grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they stated that the noise was coming from the steering shaft, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I bought a dodge nitro 6 months ago several times I have went to pull out into traffic and the nitros transmission will not pull but just a few feet, I have taken it to the dealer twice and they can not find any problem. When this happens it gives me no indication before hand. When I pull out it will sound like a bunch of grinding and jerking. I really fear for me and my children's safety. It is still under warranty but I cant seem to get the help or answers on what is wrong.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling 3,663 my 2007-2008 dodge nitro and my 2008 jeep liberty vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The park brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the park brake system.
- Risk
- This could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the park brake lever assembly free of charge. The recall began on october 27, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 08V525000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the software programmed into the ABS electronic control module may allow a momentary delay in braking when coasting up a hill during certain conditions.
- Risk
- This could cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control module with new software that prevents this condition free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2007. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 07V434000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.
- Risk
- This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit. The recall began on february 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 06V493000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2007 Dodge Nitro grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 2007 Dodge Nitro?
6 of 494 owner complaints about the 2007 Dodge Nitro (1%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Dodge Nitro?
There are 3 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2007 Dodge Nitro
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