2007 Dodge Nitro: jerking or lurching

Filed Sep 26, 2020 · Electrical · 148,000 miles · MO · fire

On 09/08/2020 bought a 2007 dodge nitro was a daily commute noticed it was jerking or misfiring. I ordered spark plugs and coils. On 09/14/2020 going to work it was jerking more than usual when I was almost to work.. The battery light came on. Made it to work could smell something electrically not right a faint burning smell after I got out and had parked it. I was on third shift it was dark I knew I wouldn't be able to find it till the next day. Hour later my dodge nitro burned to the ground. Totaled the truck next to it too. Had I had it home changing spark plugs and coils it could have burned my house down with my family in it. Chrysler has a problem with tipm's stalling nitros and catching fire. I never knew what I was up against till it was too late.

Filed Sep 21, 2017 · Steering, Transmission · OH

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

Filed Feb 25, 2017 · Transmission · 99,100 miles · WA

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.

Filed Oct 2, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 113,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly began to jerk and hesitate and the check engine light illuminated. While depressing the brake pedal to stop, the vehicle would not immediately stop and the braking distance was extended. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.

Filed Jan 2, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 39,000 miles · FL

First repair: vehicle would jerk (as if it was shifting too hard) when going over bumps in the road and would stop (RPM gauge drops to 0, lose power steering, would have to coast to shoulder and re-start vehicle). Fuel injector was replaced. Second repair: vehicle would not start without several attempts, once it started it would stop driving (RPM gauge drops to 0, lose power steering, would have to coast to shoulder and re-start vehicle). Relay was replaced. Third repair (about to go back to shop tomorrow)- car started normally and then stopped while driving (RPM gauge drops to 0, lose power steering, would have to coast to shoulder and re-start vehicle). This is the third time in 2 weeks that the car has been in for servicing for the same problem, and the manufacturer's dealership cannot figure out what is wrong with the vehicle. This has become a major safety concern, as I do not know when the vehicle will stop unexpectedly while driving. I have rented a car until I can have my car repaired again, because I am afraid to drive my car.

Filed Apr 4, 2010 · Transmission · 29,000 miles · GA

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.

Filed Oct 2, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

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.

Filed Jul 16, 2007 · Electrical · 7,500 miles · OK

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. While driving 65 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle jerked. The dealer did not inspect the vehicle. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The dealer did not inspect the vehicle. She received recall notice # 07v291000 (electrical system). She spoke with the dealer on july 6, 2007 and they stated that she would have to wait approximately ten days before they could perform the recall work. As of july 16, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage is 8,200 and failure mileage was 7,500.

Filed May 3, 2007 · Engine · 560 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro slt. Since its purchase in february o 2007 the vehicle has been in the shop several times for random stalling. After the first couple of occurrences the vehicle was taken to the shop. The mechanics were unable to diagnose the cause of failure. When the vehicle was taken to the shop for failure again the contact told the mechanics to test drive the vehicle for a day in hopes that they could duplicate the failure. The mechanic obeyed , and called the contact the next day. The mechanic stated that the cause of failure was determined, adjusted, and repaired. Two to three days after the repair was performed all of the instrument panel lights illuminated, the vehicle jerked and stalled, and finally shut off. After approximately 40 seconds she was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle returned to the shop two days later where it currently remained. The contact met with the general manager of the dealer and made him aware of the failure. The current mileage is 4,200, and failure mileage was 560.