2008 Dodge Nitro: headlights failing or too dim

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 Jul 10, 2019 · Electrical · 91,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge nitro. While driving 65 MPH at night, the windshield wipers activated, the horn sounded, wiper fluid sprayed onto the front and rear windshields, and the headlights failed. Also, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle lost power and failed to restart. The contact called aaa and had the vehicle towed to his residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic informed the contact that there was a recall on the 2007 models. The vehicle was later taken to sierra chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 1305 mountain ave, monrovia, ca 91016, (626) 739-5400), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · TX

When parked my vehicles head lights, dome lights and car unlocks randomly over and over. It causes my battery to die and the remote isn't even being touched.

Filed Mar 4, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 230,000 miles · NY

Tpmi issue -while driving wipers and washer came on by themselves. Horn beeping and headlights went out. Looked on line and there were thousands having the same issue.

Filed Jan 2, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · KY

4 big things wrong: first, the fuel spills out onto the ground when filling it up at gas station because it does not click off. I am always in a hurry to leave the gas station so no sparks ignite the fuel on the ground and then blow up my truck. Second, there are electrical problems. None of the inner dome lights work and the passenger headlight has a short in the wiring. 3rd, the heater stopped blowing through the main vents and also it gets cold then hot then cold again. The temperature on heater wont stay warm. 4th:the transmission is slipping and wont run right. It will not move when gas is pushed then after a few seconds it will kick in and go. Then it slips between gear shifting. Its an automatic

Filed Nov 12, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 175,000 miles · CA

I was driving my 2008 dodge nitro and felt a jerk then air bag tried to deploy and vehicle lost power while driving down the road. It did this twice and air bag on drivers side is trying to deploy with light and dinging every time driven. The gas cap will not seal causing check engine light to stay on and there has been contant electric issues. Head lights and tail lights have to now be constantly replaced and air bag light is always coming on with dinging noise. I believe I'm having issues with the drive train and several other issues that are all recalls in this year of dodge nitro.

Filed Jan 3, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 90,000 miles · PA

The headlights randomly turn on and off even when the car is not running. This is draining the battery frequently. Replacing the battery has not helped with this issue. The turn signals will randomly begin blinking while I'm driving. The horn has begun sporadically beeping while driving and also when the car is off and parked in my driveway. The heat has completely stopped working - it only blows ice cold air which is the last thing I need when it is below zero here in the mornings when I am leaving for work. There is clearly an electrical problem which seems to escalate over time - and it seems other years of this vehicle have been recalled for these same problems. I am not understanding why the 2008 has not been recalled. I am terrified of what this problem will escalate to - I have a young child that I must transport daily to daycare.

Filed Aug 8, 2017 · Electrical · 89,000 miles · KY

The vehicle randomly turns on headlights, wipers, sprays wiper fluid, horn blows, lock/unlocks itself, windows and power lock button will not function during these episodes. This has happened with no one near the vehicle, upon opening the doors, and driving down the road. This has been occurring for a couple months very rarely. It's not done it daily for the last week. Now it has added not starting to the list of issues. You can unplug fuses and put them back and sometimes will start. Occasionally battery cable has to be pulled off and put back to finally get it to start.

Filed Mar 18, 2017 · Lights · MO

Having intermittent headlight problem some time has headlights and sometimes don't doesn't matter sitting or in motion am afraid to drive at night never know if have lights or not.

Filed Nov 27, 2016 · Lights, Visibility · 80,000 miles · MD

I ran a quick errand. When I returned to my vehicle, my windshield wipers and headlights came on as soon as I started it. The wipers wouldn't turn off unless the car was turned. The lights will not come on unless the car is on, the dash lights don't wok, and the signals don't work. I had to drive home that way in plenty of traffic. I felt unsafe driving the vehicle, as I had my grand baby with me, after reading several other complaints identical to mine, happening after 8 years of owning the vehicles, makes it seem that it was done intentionally by the manufacturer to get it back for repair.

Filed Nov 1, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 100,000 miles · MO

While driving the wipers and fluid will start going off both wipers front and back and the horn will start blaring, have to pull over and pop open the hood and bang on the fuse box, everything will stop and I am able to start the truck up and go on. Now the headlights stop working, I turn on the headlights and they come on for a split second and then off, only the running lights will stay on. I have opened the drivers door and the horn will honk and the wipers will move up briefly. Other times nothing happens for days.

Filed Sep 21, 2016 · Electrical · 129,000 miles · VA

Tipm computer is bad and affects many items. Car will stall when driving. Wipers and washer fluid will come on randomly. Horn will suddenly blare on its own and stick. Headlights will stop working. This is a very widespread problem and dodge has recalled other vehicles for the same problem but not the 2008 nitro.