2008 Dodge Nitro body complaints

Filed Jul 19, 2012 · Airbags, Body · CA · crash · 1 injury

Crashed the vehicle into pole. The car is totaled. Passenger airbags went off. Drivers airbag did not go off. With the amount of impact the car took on, the drivers airbag should have deployed. Significant injuries, head hit windshield, four broken ribs, 2 broken toes, one dislocated. Has been hospitalized now for 6 days. And now getting transferred to a rehabilation hospital.

Filed May 9, 2012 · Body · 56,200 miles · MD

I recently filed a claim with dodge due to rust developing under clear coat of my 2008 silver dodge nitro r/t 4x4, I am the original owner and purchased the vehicle new from dealership. I also purchased the interior and exterior protection package at the time of the purchase, I developed rust on the rear hatch so extensive that it had to be repaired. During the talked to other owners with the same year, color, make and model and all are experiencing the exact same rust developing on entire car. The anti-corrosion perforation limited warranty states all panels 3 years 36,000 miles and outer panels 5 years 100,000 miles in which my vehicle falls under the requirements. I have been denied warranty coverage for the repair under the dodge case number 22173077 along with one other person who was denied under case number 22212592, I was told that it was rail dust from transporting the vehicle via train, and the dealership should have cleaned the car prior to having the outer protection being applied. Being that it was on the vehicle prior to taking delivery I feel it should be covered under the warranty. Pictures from my and other vehicles are available if needed.

Filed May 19, 2009 · Body · TX

The chrome accent piece on the rear hatch of the dodge nitro (just under the rear windshield wiper) is a large highly reflective surface area that is located at eye level for most drives following these vehicles. The surface reflection from this 'mirror like' piece blinds the drives following these vehicles creating a safety hazard. I was stuck in traffic following this model vehicle and despite my best efforts to shield my eyes from the reflection was blinded to the point that I had to pull over to allow my eyes time recover (the effect was similar to that of starring at a welding arc). A simple design change by the manufacture could eliminate this hazard.

Filed Mar 27, 2009 · Body · TX

Components under car has a lot of rust on them.