2008 Dodge Nitro: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 14, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · AR

An intermittent electrical failure is affecting multiple vehicle systems. The vehicle has unexpectedly stalled while driving on the interstate, leaving it without power in moving traffic. It has also experienced repeated no-start conditions, transmission entering limp mode, the engine continuing to run after the key was removed, and random operation of the horn, windshield wipers, washer pumps, and other electrical components while driving and while parked. These failures occur without warning and create a serious risk of a crash, injury, or death due to sudden loss of propulsion in interstate traffic and unpredictable vehicle behavior. The problem has become progressively more frequent despite previous repairs. The vehicle is available for inspection. I fear for my life.

Filed Feb 26, 2026 · Electrical · AR

Car shut off while driving, prior have had issues. Have replaces TIPM module, ignition, grounding, etc

Filed Oct 19, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · MD

The vehicle throws the abs, esp,break and traction control lights and then while driving completely at random then turns off WHILE DRIVING!!!! which can cause an accident (I and my daughter are lucky to be alive) this is not ok the vehicle drives fine then at random throws those lights and shuts off after restarting it the check engine light comes on and says the transmission shift solenoid b is malfunction and the vehicle wouldn't shift properly. Luckily I had my code reader I. The car with me I cleared the code and now the car drives fine until this happens again I'm scared to drive it this is dangerous their's no warning. I drive on the highway everyday their's no warning it happens at random 2 times I've been lucky. No codes came up driving after clearing it and the car drives fine now but it's happened 2 times while driving this is extremely dangerous and I don't know what to do because with the codes gone the issues are gone but they randomly all the lights mentioned above come on and then the car shuts off with no warning then when you restart it it throws a different code for a different problem the first time was a low voltage code I cleared it and even Tho my battery tested good I replaced it and two days later the same issue and a different code

Filed Mar 29, 2022 · Electrical · 85,648 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the windows, lights, and radio would independently turn off, or on. The contact stated that occasionally while driving, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to coast off the road safely. The contact stated that she then got out the vehicle to look under the hood to tap the TIPM box, which allowed her to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that she had contacted the dealer to schedule an appointment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the there was no recall on the VIN for the failure. The failure mileage was 85,648.

Filed Apr 3, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 152,458 miles · SC

It started with all dash lights coming on saying it had issues and then just stopped dead in road. I had tpim put in, then alternator , and then new battery. Was fine and then head lights stopped coming on . Next, it starting with horn, and everything under the sun coming on and not stopping. Took to shop and they thought they found it, and drove for a day and as soon as I turned on headlights it stalled. In motion on a street driving.

Filed Nov 23, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · 178,000 miles · NC

Tipm malfunctions..vehicle vibrated and shut off while driving..starter cranked continuously without turning engine over. Continuously ran fuel pump which caused need for replacing,and a new battery as well. After replacing fuel pump,and battery,the vehicle shut off again..while driving. The vehicle,again will not start. Starter keeps running unless you turn the key to the "off position"

Filed May 11, 2020 · Electrical · 168,000 miles · NY

Two issues. It stalls going at speed on highway and it also had the dashboard light up like an xmas tree with everything going on and then the car will not start. Everything has power when this happens but the truck will not start at all. When you exit the vehicle, the truck still acts like the lights are on and the key is ignition as it dings as a warning. I have had the power module replaced twice and the same thing happens.

Filed May 8, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · 160,000 miles · GA

The tipm on this nitro is causing safety issues. Its stalled going down the highway. It cranks but doesn't start. The wipers will not turn off. It throws up strange error codes then they just go off. My steering wheel controls and cruise control works when they feel like it. Some issues happen while driving , but some happen when stationary.

Filed Nov 29, 2019 · Engine · 130,000 miles · ID

While driving car stalls for no rhyme or reason at different times. I've almost put it in the ditch multiple times now. Thankfully all while going 25-40mph and not faster on the highway

Filed Nov 9, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 80,000 miles · FL

2008 dodge nitro with 80,000 miles driving in town and all the dash warning lights came on blinking and the engine almost stalled. It continued while driving it. Took it to mechanic next day but lights were not on. 3 pages of "lost communication" codes printed. Mechanic said it was most likely the main computer but the lights were not on so they couldn't fix. The next day lights all came back on driving on highway car almost stalled and it wouldn't shift. We drove it straight to mechanic. It would not restart. Thankfully it was parked at this time. Mechanic said it's the main computer module and will cost $1500-$2500 to fix. If it died while we were driving it would have been tragic! It has under 100,000 miles this should not have happened already. We did not take pictures of all the warning lights that would be the only evidence we have. We can upload a bill once we get it.

Filed Sep 3, 2019 · Driver assistance, Lights · 253,000 miles · SC

Vehicle started having electrical issues. Wipers and lights would jump on by themselves while I was driving. Tipm and esp icon lit up on the dash shortly after. Vehicle would make grinding noises when putting vehicle into different gears (park, reverse, and drive). Doors would not automatically lock once the vehicle was moving as it was programmed to do. Functions on key fob no longer worked as they should (lock button would unlock the doors and unlock button would activate the automatic start). I removed the battery from the key fob after my vehicle was broken into once the fob started malfunctioning. Vehicle has been parked for the last 3.5 weeks after electrical issues got worse and the air bag light started coming on. I have read several reviews and checked for recalls and it seems that some of the issues that I have experienced with my 2008 dodge nitro are very common amongst other dodge drivers as well as chrysler 300 drivers. I know of 2 other people that are having the same issues with their chrysler 300s (older 2007 models). A recall needs to be started for safety purposes because operating these vehicles in this state are highly unsafe. I was driving to work (about 530ish one morning) and the ABS, esp, tipm, and airbag icon all came on and then my truck started stalling out. I had to get it towed home and it's been parked ever since. Owners of these vehicles need to be extremely cautious if and once these lights come on.

Filed Apr 18, 2019 · Electrical · 108,500 miles · AZ

As I was driving to work, the alarm began going off, the wiper blades both front and back turned on, the doors were locking & unlocking themselves as I was driving & my vehichle stalled in the middle of the morning rush hour. Thankfully, I was able to once again start it long enough to pull off to a safer area. I propped the hood open after doing some quick research on youtube as to what it could be causing the alarm wiper blades to turn on. I tapped the tipm (or fuse box) a bit just like in the video iooked up and sure enough the alarm shut off & my car started once again. I've looked at several forums online between dodge nitro users & they all seem to be having the same issue pointing to the tipm. In the forums the owners of these vehicles are stating there's thousands of dodge/chrysler vehichles with this same issue. Yet, there has been no recall. Not only does the tipm replacement cost approximately $1,000. But it is extremely dangerous to drive these vehicles that are stalling in the middle of traffic, during rush hour & with children in the car. Please take a look into this issue, don't ignore the thousands of people that are having this issue with dodge/chrysler vehicles & do a recall. Once, again I feel that it is very dangerous for a car to stall & behave in that manner while in motion. Not only for the driver but for other drivers around these cars with defective tipms.