Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that while stopped on a slight incline with the vehicle in neutral and the parking brake engaged, the vehicle rolled away. The contact was able to enter the vehicle and place the vehicle in park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the parking brake assembly would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v525000 (parking brake). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.
2007 Dodge Nitro brakes complaints
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My dodge nitro is not able to pass safety inspection due to non-working parking brake. Mechanic inspected rotors and drums. Everything looked okay. Problem seems to be too much slack and brake handle but no way to adjust. I have seen a lot of complaints about similar problem; even a recall but only for manual transmission nitros, mine is automatic. I feel a recall is warranted.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that after parking on an incline and engaging the parking brake, the vehicle began to roll backward. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the parking lever needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v525000 (parking brake) addressed the failure for manual transmission, not automatic transmissions. The failure mileage was approximately 39,400. Updated 02/27/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated the brakes failed on the vehicle while driving at 35 MPH. He depressed the brakes to stop, but even after the pedal went down to the floor board, there was no response. The failure caused the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The contact was sure of two injuries and suspects that there were injuries in the other vehicle. The ABS light did not illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop, but the vehicle had not been inspected to determine what caused the brake failure. The failure mileage and current was 81,000.
Emergency brake fails to stop my 2007 dodge nitro with an automatic transmission. It also can not hold the weight of the vehicle when parked at a 25degree incline with the e-brake handle raised fully. Apparently there's a recall (h28) on this, but notes for manual transmissions only, what the hell does the transmission type have to do with the emergency brake working? I have numerous times to have the dealership correct this problem and they will not touch it even though my vehicle is still under warranty!
The federal safety agency complain report. Done on 08082810 at 754am dodge nitro 2007, engine stalling when wet or just after raining - it happen already more than 10 times, went to dealer and they reprogrammed some electronic component, problem went away for a while. But now, not only car stalls, meaning engine shuts off but also the esp/bas, ABS, and the skidding car icon lights all are on, suddenly brakes started pulsating when driving probably at about 30/25 MPH, decided go back home before getting into the freeway which speed limit is 60/65, so after reading recalls at the federal safety agency official web page I am going today to the dealer for those two problems, and other one I found in same web page, thanks to the people that works for the federal safety agency for giving us all this information.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. Whenever the contact would apply the emergency brake, the vehicle would continue to move. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the emergency lever would have to pushed farther than the last each time it was utilized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage was 14,000.
2007 dodge nitro will not pass inspection because emergency brake will not work. My vehicle warranty will be up on 12-15-09. Took it to the dealer -all he wanted was to sell a brake job. I refused and took it to a mechanic. He said I could get a brake job in a few month, but that it has nothing to with the emergency brake not working. There is no adjust for it. The light comes on in the dash when it is pulled. I had no reason to know it doesn't work, except for the inspection declined. I live in houston, texas and there are no hills to park on . The mac hiak service man said they would not get it working. Please help me, I already put out 39.75 for an inspection sticker I can not get for faulty manufacture default part. I have read online there were recalls for the same problem year and make with manual transmission. I will also notify the dealer, bb, and attorney generals office of this report that I have sent to you.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact performed routine maintenance on the vehicle and detected that the rear brakes exhibited excessive wear. There was rust corrosion inside of the brake drums. The contact replaced the rear brake shoes. There was concern of the safety risk involved. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 33,000. The current mileage was 34,600.
Emergency brake does not hold, on hills difficult to get out of parking. Vehicle rolls. Dealer cannot fix it, checked 4 other models, the same problem.
Emergency brake does not hold automobile. Shortly after purchase I noticed that the emergency brake failed to keep the car from rolling. I returned the vehicle to the dealer three times before the problem was solved temporarily but the brake again stopped working properly. I again complained to the dealer who claims to have ordered the parts. Three months have passed since the last complaint and the problem still has not been resolved. Since I have a standard transmission, and often have to park on slopes, the brake is an essential safety feature. On many occasions I have gotten in the car and pushed in the clutch to start the car and had the car immediately begin to roll, even though the brake lever was fully engaged.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that the engine sporadically failed without warning. It usually takes approximately thirty seconds before the vehicle will restart. The dealer stated that the ABS signaled the engine to fail. The dealer repaired the ABS. Nine months later, while driving at an unknown speed, all of the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle failed. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for that component, but she could take the vehicle to a local dealer for inspection. The failure mileage was 7,000 and current mileage was 13,792.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The vehicle has a manual transmission and was sold with a non-functioning parking brake. The contact noticed the defect while driving off the dealer lot. The vehicle is currently at the dealer and they are unsure of when the replacement will become available. The current mileage is 537 and the failure mileage was 267. Updated 01-29-08. *kb the throttle did not retard properly when it was released
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. While driving 20 MPH uphill, the contact depressed the brake pedal. The vehicle began to shimmy and would not stop until it crashed into another vehicle. There were no warning indicator lights and the road conditions were normal. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that there was no failure. A week before the incident, the vehicle was serviced for the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v493000 (service brakes, hydraulic:anti-lock:control unit/module). The current and failure mileages were 6,470. Updated 03/10/08. *lj the consumer received a recall notice in the mail. He took the vehicle to the dealer and 10 minutes later, the cosumer was told a computer software program was downloaded and the vehicle was ready. The consumer believed the accident was a result of the recall.
In purchasing a 2007 dodge nitro it has been in the repair shop for almost 30 days with in a 5 month period. First, defective brakes and now for the 5th time stalling while driving along with instrument lights flashing on and erratic jerking around. I don't know how else to explain it. The car decides to turn off while driving through an intersection nearly causing a major accident. This is not a single incident and I fear for my life and my 5 year old daughters life driving in this car.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. While driving 55 MPH she lost control of the vehicle and crashed head on into a ditch. She stated that her head hit the windshield and her chest hit the steering wheel. The side airbags deployed however, the front airbags did not. The police onsite stated that the brakes were not applied. The contact felt that the antilock brakes caused the crash. She sustained bruises to her chest, forehead and legs and suffered a swollen head, shoulder and neck. There is a recall for the antilock brakes (the federal safety agency campaign# 06v493000). As of august 10, 2007, the dealer has not determined the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 19,900.
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