2010 Dodge Nitro: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 26, 2020 · Electrical · 98,000 miles · NY

The ignition switch or w.I.n. Has stopped working , through research this is a common failure on these model year trucks. Unsafe as ignition may turn off while driving. Thankfully mine has not failed in that aspect, but, has failed entirely, I shut engine off, went to restart, and ignition switch failed to start vehicle.

Filed Mar 7, 2018 · Electrical · 78,000 miles · NJ

Door locks failed to lock and unlock. Keyless entry sends signals succeccfully, lights and horn all flash, but doors wont open;even from the door panel in the car. Found faulty fuse (m38) in tipm (fuse box). Once changed the rear window wiper turned on and would not turn off. I paid an auto tech who took control over sysytem with diagnostic equipment, and by passed the wiper switch. He was able to control the front wipers, lights, horn and door locks remotely (while m38 fuse was installed) but he could not turn off the rear wipers. They stayed on even when the vehicle was powered down, key out, doors open. He said the fuse box was faulty, because everything else was working when he sent commands to the computer. I had to pull the fuse to get the rear wiper to stop, and now I cant use the door locks. I don't know if this is related, but at idle the car stutters like is going to stall. I am afraid to drive this car for fear I might get stuck if other things begin to blow/short

Filed Feb 6, 2018 · 130,000 miles · IA

Loss of power and car turns off while driving. The etc light came on. Very dangerous. I was driving 60 MPH down the highway.

Filed Jun 5, 2015 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 500 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge nitro. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart on the first attempt. The contact also indicated that the traction control and ABS systems would randomly stop operating causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle. In addition, the contact indicated that while the vehicle was parked on a hill the park/brake interlock failed and the vehicle began to roll. The check engine light had also illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the engine was misfiring but the cause of the failures were not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 500.

Filed Mar 4, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 2,000 miles · TX

My vehicle continues to stall without warning. I have taken my vehicle to the dealer on numerous occasions they continue to say nothing is wrong with the car, and they are not aware of any problems with the vehicle. I also have taken it to independent mechanics they say it doesn't give any codes. It seems there is a recurring issue with the nitro that is at this point becoming a safety hazard. The gas spews out when I fill the tank again they say there is no problem.

Filed Oct 28, 2014 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge nitro. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart but the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The certified mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed May 15, 2014 · Electrical · 37,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge nitro. The contact stated while driving the vehicle suddenly stalled and could not be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the totally integrated power module malfunctioned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 37000.

Filed Aug 29, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · GA

I have had problems ever since I have had this vehicle. First my A/C unit went out, the dodge dealership put a dye in my unit to find a leak, there was not leak so they filled it with freon and I was on my way. A few months later the same think happened again and they filled it again and could not find a leak. Then it happened again and finally they said my compressor went out (mind you this was a brand new vehicle!!) so they replaced it. This was the first 2 years I had it. Then I had issues with my gear shifter and some wire that attached it to my gas pedal or something according to them. I had taken it in and told them my car kept stalling and would not start at all, they took a look at it and the cable had snapped, so they replaced it. This was the second year I have had it. Now the past month or so, all my lights are coming on and the bright red brake light comes on and stays on for a few minutes. Then my car will stall in the middle of traffic at a red light and sometimes when I get started driving. I seriously loved this car at first, but I would never recommend this vehicle to anyone, nor would I ever buy one ever again. I think they need to get me another vehicle asap, cause this one is a death trap waiting to happen!

Filed Oct 25, 2010 · Engine · PR

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 dodge nitro. While driving approximately 3 MPH, the contact attempted to make a turn and the engine stalled without warning. The engine was restarted and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure occurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three different times for the identical failure. The computerized system was reset after the first occurrence and the failure continued. The failure mileage and VIN were unavailable.