Tipm module malfunctions. This is the second time this has happened. I believe it is about a $1000.00 repair.stationary in my driveway
2009 Dodge Nitro electrical problems
10 complaints (42% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 108,001.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 42%
- typical mileage
- 108,001
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Dodge Nitro electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the federal safety agency to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On September 25, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened DP14-004 to evaluate the petition for a grant or deny decision. ODI analyzed complaint data provided by CAS as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers. In total, there were 296 complaints submitted by the petitioner in the original petition and five supplements, including 271 complaints related to the subject vehicles equipped with TIPM-7. Approximately 3 percent of CAS complaints are related to vehicles equipped with TIPM-6 and ODI?s review of these complaints did not identify any safety defect trends. ODI conducted a detailed review of complaints narratives submitted by CAS and consumers including careful analysis of vehicle repair histories, warranty claims obtained from the manufacturer and any available Customer Assistance Inquiry reports (CAIR). Analysis of the field data indicated that MY2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles exhibited significantly higher complaint rates related to fuel pump relay (FPR) failures than other subject vehicles. In a September 3, 2014 letter to the federal safety agency, Chrysler submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) identifying a defect in the FPR within the TIPM-7 which can result in a no start or stall condition in approximately 188,723 model year (MY) 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) and Dodge Durango (WD) vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010 through July 20, 2011 (14V‑530).In a February 24, 2015 letter, Chrysler submitted a second DIR expanding the scope of the FPR defect condition to include an additional 338,216 MY 2012 through 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured from September 17, 2010 through August 19, 2013 and MY 2012 through 2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 18, 2011 through August 19, 2013 (15V‑115).ODI analysis of the CAS allegations of TIPM defects resulting in stall while driving, airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration, fire and other faults identified a single defect condition related to 1 of over 60 different circuits in the TIPM assembly. The most common effect of this defect condition, related to the fuel pump relay, was a no-start concern, but it could also result in stall while driving (76 complaints). No valid evidence was presented in support of claims related to airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration or fire resulting from TIPM faults and these claims were found to be wholly without merit based on review of the field data and design of the relevant systems and components.Except insofar as the petitioner's contentions relate to the defect condition addressed by the Chrysler recalls, the factual bases of the petitioner's contentions that any further investigation is necessary are unsupported. In our view, additional investigation is unlikely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists or a the federal safety agency order for the notification and remedy of a safety-related defect as alleged by the petitioner at the conclusion of the requested investigation. Therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize the federal safety agency's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, the petition is den
DP14004
What 2009 Dodge Nitro owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Takata recall / several times my 4wd will get a service 4wd light and I will lose 4wd. This time I was sitting still in neutral and turned my selector switch from 2wd to 4wd and received the serv 4wd light. Dodge dealership as well as locally owned shops are at a loss of what's wrong. After many searches online I find I am not the only person with this problem and no answer. Also, the security light is flashing, windshield wipers going crazy, horn blaring, and washer fluid squirting our randomly for a long period of time. Help!!! Dodge says 4wd should be fine but is not... I only have 2wd and the service light is still on.
While driving over ice on the winter I was approaching a stop sign. I pressed on my brakes lightly to avoid sliding over the ice, the vehicle still slided and, the ABS, bas, brake and slippery lights turned on immediately after it came to a complete stop and the push back on the brakes stopped working. The lights turn off for a week or so and then they turn back on.
The two door locks located in the right side of the vehicle are not working properly. The vehicle in question currently have 78000 miles and the two actuators,one in the front and one in the back right side of the vehicle need to be replace. Problems regarding the car locks started approximately 8 months ago.the passenger front and back door can only be unlock from the inside. There is not a key hole in the passenger side, therefore the passenger door can only be unlock from the inside .repair according to jeep dealership is approximately a thousand dollars.
While driving to detroit metro airport tire went flat. Have seen on your website complaints regarding corrosion at retaining nut that holds valve stem in place on this vehicle and model year. Key fob was working intermittently, lock and unlock. Now key fob only unlocks driver side door. Again this complaint is listed on your website for this vehicle and model year.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge nitro. The contact stated that the automatic lock system stopped working without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the automatic lock switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not remedied. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was 79,747.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge nitro. The contact stated that the power locks failed to work intermittently for an extended period of time. As the failure progressed, the power locks failed to work completely within the past six months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tipm needed to be replaced. The contact also indicated that the windshield wiper fluid was full, but the windshield wipers failed to work. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.
While using the remote key to lock/unlock the care, the horn starts blaring, the wipers (front and rear) start going, washer fluid shoots out, doors lock and unlock independently. Doors will not unlock/lock with remote. The lights start blinking. I have to physically unlock the car and quickly open before it locks again. The second time my son was driving on the highway and this all occurred while he was driving at night. He was able to pull over but was clearly shook up. When turning on the engine the horn starts blaring again, with lights blinking. If he tuned on/off the windshield wipers the horn starts blaring and the lights start flashing. When pressing the actual door lock the horn starts blaring. It took 3 restarts to try to continue the drive. It is clearly unsafe to drive this vehicle and is negligent on our part to try to do so. This is are main source of transportation. I am really scared of what could happen should the entire system shut down on the highway. What if the steering goes out again and someone is killed? I looked up similar issues and found that there were numerous other complaints regarding 2008 and 2009 dodge nitros. The diagnosis is apparently a faulty tipm. There appears to be a national backorder on this part and despite this, still no recall for the 2008-2009 models only the 2010-2012 have been issued. I purchased a dodge because I truly felt that it was a great vehicle and I am worried and disappointed that they are not standing behind their products. What will it take? How many deaths or near freak accidents before they actually make this right?
Drivers side rear door will not unlock when doors are opened also will not unlock using key remote have to climb inside and reach over drivers seat to manually unlock door if a passenger should be inside during an accident his could be a terrible situation.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge nitro. The contact stated that the front passenger, rear driver, and rear passenger side electronic power door locks failed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who diagnosed that the integrated control module needed to be replaced. The part was to be ordered though a dealer who stated that it was on back order. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was not available.
Questions about the 2009 Dodge Nitro electrical
Does the 2009 Dodge Nitro have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the electrical of the 2009 Dodge Nitro, 42% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2009 Dodge Nitro electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 108,001 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Dodge Nitro electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge Nitro have the most electrical problems?
The Dodge Nitro model years with the most electrical complaints are 2008 (198 complaints), 2007 (133 complaints) and 2011 (54 complaints).
Other 2009 Dodge Nitro problems
Fuel system 6Airbags 4Locks 4Steering 2Wheels 2Body 1Engine 1Seats 1Suspension 1Transmission 1Visibility 1
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