Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge nitro. The contact stated that the key fob failed to unlock the doors. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
2008 Dodge Nitro electrical complaints
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Throttle sticking. Have to pull over and restart. Will not restart all the time. Dash door icon indicates rear door is open when it is not. Safety issues may not have a place to pull car over when throttle is sticking.from 2006-2012 dodge was had these electrical and engine problems plus others. From day one why no recalls on these problems
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge nitro. The contact stated that the horn, windshield wipers, and lights would activate independently without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred while the vehicle was off and the battery was disconnected. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 141,000.
When car is running, security light comes on low tire pressure light activates, RPM gauge has random readings, esp traction control lights activate, security system randomly activates with the horn, car stalls.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge nitro. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to start after several attempts. The contact also stated that when driving over 72 MPH, the vehicle would wobble. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The keys fob and the key locks have stopped working in the vehicle, you can only enter the vehicle by the driver's side and if you are in the back seat you physically have to unlock the doors, the gate can't be open. This is a serious safety issue especially for children who don't know how to un-lock the lock itself. This needs to be a recall as the tipm is bad in all these vehicles. There are thousands of people and nitros with the same complaint and I want to see this taken care of before someone or even a child dies, or seriously gets injured due to this malfunction.
The doors will not unlock without using the keys manually. But more frightening is that the wipers stay on all the time and many electrical issues began showing up at 70,000 miles. Dash warning lights will come & go! No hi- beams at times. What is it going to take, a death & law suit?
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge nitro. While using the key fobik to unlock and lock the vehicle, it failed to function. In addition, the doors were not able to lock and unlock manually. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
I clicked the unlock button on my key and the horn started blowing constantly, doors were locking and unlocking, wipers were going really fast with washer fluid going everywhere. I crank it up thinking it would stop. It all kept going. I cut the key off and took the key out. The engine kept running, the horn was still blowing, wipers still going with washer fluid spraying and door locking and unlocking. I took the battery cable loose and this all kept going on! It ran for about 5 more minutes and then stopped. I left the battery unhooked over night thinking it may reset. The next day I hooked the battery up and it ran fine for 1 day. All of the same problems started again one morning while heading to work. Then it started doing it on me while going down the road one night on a major hwy!! I have had it in 2 dealerships and they both are not sure whats wrong. But I had to pay them to look at it and give me no answer!! The last one told me to just drive it and when it done it again bring it to them and they will look at it again. I have been without a vehicle for 2 weeks now and still no answers. All while still having to pay someone to tell me nothing, I just went and got it yesterday from the dodge dealership. It acted fine last night but on the way to work this am it started acting up again while driving it on a major hwy while raining, the wipers were spraying fluid everywhere, then they just stopped while its pouring down. The doors started unlocking and locking by themselves. The horn did not start blowing this time because the dealership unhooked it yesterday. I have googled problems with this and it all shows a faulty tipm. They have recalled the tipm in the newer models of the dodge nitros but not in the 2008s. It will cost $900 to replace the part!!! I can not afford this!! I shouldn't have to pay this when it is the company's fault this is very dangerous!
I purchased a 2008 dodge nitro about 2 years ago. Everything was great until about a month ago. First the heater went out. Next the dash lights and radio started to flicker and dim. Now the only time the lights turn on in the dash area and radio area, is when I turn my right blinker on. I was pulled over last week and was told my 2 brake/tail lights were out, and only the brake light bar on the lift gate was working. I replaced the bulbs and still no lights. I have all the fuses check and also had the brake switch changed... And nothing! I took my car to 1 mechanic who could not find the issue. Now, my check engine light went on so I was able to take my car back to the mechanic. He found an ABS brake sensor issue... But that was not causing 2 of my 3 brake lights to malfunction. He believes the issue is with my tipm and it will cost me a few hundred more, just to confirm this was the issue. Dodge also wants to charge me a few hundred to look at my car and diagnosis this issue. Its very frustrating to know that this car manufacturer is aware of all the issues with the tipm and they are not willing to cover the cost. I feel like I bought a lemon. I loved dodge before this. My other car is a 2006 dodge magnum and its still hanging in their just great. I really hope this part is recalled on all models.
Replaces a new agr valve in january 2015 at local garage, philips garage in dewart, pa. In october the light comes back on and once again diagnosed by bz.motors in lewisburg, pa the test are confirmed that the agr valve is not good. I cannot go back to other mechanic , because he had a stroke and cannot work again. I am scheduled again for replacement on saturday the 6th of february 2016. I would like to know if there are recalls on the part or if the company can help m pay for the part to be replaced again cost $324.00. Gas cap replace and rubber housing replaced on gas filler cap, cost was $ 61.22 housing replaced in with new secure bracket after falling down into the vehicle. The line was secured again .costing me $81.62. Cape replaced for $21.00. I would like to be reimbursed for these defaults as they too are recalls. I also had seen online that the shield for exhaust and its parts had a recall. Since mine was replaced after falling off in march 2015 while I was driving. New part attached back on and nut-stamped flange and shield exhaust. Costing me $147.45 in labor and repairs. Please call me at [xxx] thank you , [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge nitro. The contact stated that the automatic door locks malfunctioned preventing the doors from unlocking. In addition, the contact mentioned that the doors would unlock independently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 84,000.
I purchased my car in 2012. In 2013 my car all of a sudden goes haywire. Windshield wipers going off, fluid going off, door locks,and horn, [xxx] near had a wreck because it happened out of nowhere and car was in motion. Took it to the dealer and they replaced the alarm. In july 2014 battery died and replaced the battery again. Then may 2015 the car goes haywire again. Wipers going off, horn blaring, door locks malfunctioning. I tried to start the car and the battery starts smoking. Replace the battery and it continued to malfunction. This time when the ignition was turned off and the key was out of the ignition, the car was still running. I had to unhook the alternator for it to turn off. Then I was parked and tried to use the key and the car wouldn't start.after several attempts to start the car I decided not to try anymore, pushed my key lock door and the car started. I took the car back to the deal and after 4yrs they concluded it was the total integrated power module. This has caused my heater, brake lights, headlights, and key fob/alarm to malfunction. This issue could have cause an serious accident and thank heavens it did not. I've done some research and notice that these parts were recalled and replace in previous and latter models of this vehicle but not 2008. Im not the only one with this problem and someone could have been hurt especially if its dealing with electrical components. Is that what it takes for them to correct it. Dodge/chrysler should be held responsible for this defect that they know about. Thank you *tr information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Currently driving a 2008 nitro. The problem started small, the keyless entry would not open the door &/or it would make the locks go a little crazy. Shortly after the keyless entry remote would set off the horn, windshield wipers, wiper fluid, flickering head and rear lights, and the locks would go crazy as well. This occured while driving as well, not very safe. Took the car to the dealership, the tipm (totally integrated power module) needed replacing, it was not a cheap fix either. Of course the year im driving (as well as many others) was not recalled like the 2010-2012 models. Crystler is not taking responsibility for putting faulty parts in their vehicles. I will never buy another or recommend a chrystler vechicle to anyone, not even my worst enemy. This issue needs to be re-investegated and fixed!!
My door locks were not locking via car door lock buttons and key remote.only could unlock via key remote and door button. And had to manually lock doors. Replaced m38 fuse that was blown. Still didn't work researched online and removed neg. Cable from battery for 10-15 mins. Also remove iod fuse, nothing now my car will not do anything!!! Only thing working is the mirror buttons and dome lights button. Nothing!!!! Wth!!! Researched online and alot of people with same problem. Seems it may be the tipm !! Chrysler needs to own up to this problem and fix/recall the 2008 dodge nitro too!! Now have to havevehicle towedto dealership to get it fixed. Andthe $1400 extended warrenty I purchased just expired in jan.!!!! Also the fan/blower fortheheat wasnot working at all. Thismay be the resistor but can't look into thisbecause car sont start or do anything!!!!!
Brake lights constantly previously had to replaced by correct bulbs noted in manual. Now both brake lights not working but top brake light does.
Randomly the car shuts off while driving! Almost died!!! Also horn will honk continuously and wipes turn on randomly. Car seems posessed. Scary and unsafe, 50,000 miles on it. Issue has occurred several times. If I hit the tipm with my hand the car returns to normal until the next episode.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge nitro. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, the front windshield wipers activated, the front windshield wiper fluid leaked, the horn sounded, and the interior and exterior lights flashed intermittently without being engaged. The contact stated that the horn failed to sound after the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,163.
2008 dodge nitro. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical system and mechanical repair problems. *smd the consumer stated the AC and went out, along with the low and high switch melting some of the under panel where the switch was mounted. Smoke was coming from out the dash while driving. The horn was blared out of control, draining the battery, the radio would not come on, the doors locked and unlocked uncontrollably, the wheel and hub failed on the front of the vehicle, the water pump was replaced, the brakes were replaced three times, in one year. When the consumer clicked the unlock button on the key pad, the door locks went haywire, it would lock and the consumer was unable to enter the vehicle. Also, the catalytic converter was replaced. The tipm was replaced. However, a week later, the problems returned with the headlights staying on, the horn blaring out of control and the doors locking and unlocking and not being able to enter the vehicle. The head lights and tail lights were replaced several times.
The wipers stopped working and the lights blink on and off while I was driving around a curve on a rainy night. Also the car wouldn't excellerate. When I pulled over I was almost hit by a truck. The electrical system comes on by itself and it's makes me afraid it will catch on fire. You can hear the motor and a loud clicking.
Without warning while driving or stationary, the vehicles horn will honk steadily, wipers and squirters will operate, door locks will lock and unlock, head lights will flash, and engine will die (if in motion). All simultaneously.it is very hard to control a car at hiway speeds when all of these things happen and the motor shuts off. I have read forums online and have found that the totally integrated power module (tipm) is the cause of these problems. I have filed a complaint with chrysler and they informed me that there are no recalls for the tipm for my year and that this is not a safety issue. I do not agree with them. No engine warning light comes on and there is no warning.... It just happens.
Was driving on highway; engine died, windshield wipers and washer came on, dash lights flashing all over the place. Managed to coast on to shoulder and pulled battery cables loose to make the electrical circus stop. When it had cooled down some, I re-attached the battery and it started and ran normally. Has happened 2 times since then, and today, it won't start.
My 2008 dodge nitro would not unlock with the remote. I had to unlock it manually. Then the car would not start with the key. All the lights and everything we're working but the car would not start. Then all the sudden the horn went off the wipers were going off and the washer squirters were squirting and would not quit until I unhook the battery.I read a forum online that it could possibly be the tipm module which is located by the battery.I open the cover and pushed on all the fuses. I hook the battery back up and tried to start the car and it started.I'm glad this didn't happen while I was driving because god only knows what could have happened. I am afraid to drive the car until I know it is fixed. I've also read that there is recalls on these modules on several years in the dodge nitro. Even though there is no recall on my nitro I am very concerned because this has been a big problem with other nitros.
For months, we have been having issues with unlocking the vehicle using the key fob. Problems have since worsened in the last week to include loss of low beam headlights, uncontrollable horn honking, front and rear wiper activation when not engaged, doors locking on their own, overnight battery drainage, trouble starting the vehicle, vehicle not turning off with key removed, horn honking while driving, esp/bas lights flashing, traction control light flashing, lights dimming and A/C system turning off on its own. All research points to a faulty tipm system, which has been recalled for previous years, and years following the 2008 model year of this vehicle. Some of these issues have occurred while sitting parked with no key in the ignition, other issues have occurred while the vehicle is in motion. It's very concerning, as this is our only vehicle, that these issues could cause loss of vehicle control. There have been dozens of complaints reported for this same model year vehicle to the federal safety agency of vehicles losing control of steering and braking systems at highway speeds. With a two year old, his safety is paramount, and this potentially dangerous vehicle is becoming increasingly unsafe for us to drive.
Had a spring under cylinder break, $375 to fix. Replaced the tipm $555.95 now the skim needs to be replaced. I have been waiting since 8/28/15 for the part to come in. It is now 9/5/15 and the dealerships telling me they don't now where the part is and why it hasn't came in yet. Also since it is a hoilday weekend they can't find out any thing until 9/8. I have no other means of transportation. Very frustrated! I will tell everybody I see with a nitro to go trade it in asap buy anything but a dodge!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge nitro. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the horn, headlights, and windshield wipers activated independently. In addition, the contact mentioned that the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. After attempting to restart the vehicle, the no bus warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
The horn / alarm/ lights/ locks / windows , constantly go off & on with no warning. It happened randomly at first but now 09/03/2015 it is a everyday occurrence. I have taken it to the dealer to switch out remote, update electrical system and still the dealer has no idea. Ive disconnected the battery, replaced fuses, nothing. I was told it might be the tipm since several 2008 models have the same problem. They replaced the 2010-2012 but not the 2007 & 2008 models. I need this problem fixed before a severe electrical problem occurs...
Tipm. Absolutely no warnings and/or codes. I went to start my vehicle, it ran for about 10 seconds and died. Took it to the dealer which cost me a total of $1232.00. I have seen reports this module can fail while driving, if these reports are in fact true, I absolutely do not feel safe driving this vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge nitro. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the horn and the windshield wipers activated independently. In addition, the windshield fluid started to rush out of the reservoir and the locks on the doors unlocked and locked. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road and detached fuses as a temporarily repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000. The VIN was not available.
The tipm (totally integrated power module) is malfunctioning. Several electronic features (blower motor, power locks, and A/C outlet) in the vehicle stopped working at the same time. I have read that this is a common problem with nitros but for all kinds of different electrical problems stemming from the tipm and nothing is being done about it. Every electrical feature comes through this box including power to the ignition. I would hate to lose power while driving down the road with my kids in the car.
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