3 weeks after having my 2011 dodge nitro detenator would stick between gears, at both slow and high speeds and I was burnning through gas way too fast. Nissian found my tansmittion oil to be black, I paid for flush and told it was good to go. Next day the car died, the throttle body indicator came on, this was fixed, still burning through gas! Couple weeks later now it sounds like a disel engine idle, I can not afford all these problems. I found several owners of this car have had same problems along with electrical as I have had as well, my electrical system cuts out randomly and a few times my kids and I have smelt what seemed to be that of burnt rubber or something. Im very displeased and upset with my purchase.
2011 Dodge Nitro electrical complaints
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My check engine light is on becuase of the rollover sensor issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge nitro. After starting the vehicle, the windshield wipers erroneously activated. During the failure, the turn signals became inoperable. The cause of the failures was not determined. Freedom dodge (815 east camp wisdom rd, duncanville, tx) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was invalid.
Was driving up mechanicsville turnpike in richmond,va. Heading home when vehicle cut off without any warning then had to try and start it back up after 3ctries , been complaining and getting brakes repaired since 2016 have been complaining about rear double clicking since 2016
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge nitro. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the ignition failed to engage when prompted on several occasions within one week. The contact inserted the ignition key and the vehicle would not start. The contact explained that the severity of the failure became increasingly worse over a period of one week. In addition, after opening and/or closing any of the four doors on the vehicle, the anti-theft alarm sounded. The contact attempted to correct the failure by disconnecting the battery cables. Upon reconnecting the battery cables, the anti-theft alarm sounded once again. Furthermore, the air bag indicator illuminated and the totally integrated power module failed to display the tire pressure. A dealer was not made aware of the failures. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 131,141.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge nitro. While the vehicle was parked, the horn independently engaged. Also, the windshield wipers failed to deactivate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mac haik dodge chrysler jeep ram (11000 north freeway, houston, tx 77037, (281) 447-9500), but was not diagnosed or repaired. However, the technician stated that the pressure plate in the air bag area was causing the failure and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in any recall. The approximate failure mileage was 230,000.
Total tipm failure! After at least a dozen incidents of the factory anti-theft system sounding (at rest in my driveway, driving in traffic), and several trips to jim browne citrus chrysler/dodge/jeep in dade city, fl where it was un or mis-diagnosed I was charged for every dime of unneeded parts and labor which I paid. The only option I had was to unhook the battery to stop the blaring and the light show throughout my car. The final time, the tipm was replaced and the problem has stopped. It was first diagnosed as a faulty door sensor. I personally checked and cleaned all door contact sensors before taking it in so I knew that was not the problem. Jim browne was clueless! (shade tree mechanic / parts changers). To make the insult even worse, I caught them red-handed charging me for work which was covered under my factory and my extended warranties! The service manager downfaced me and nicely called me a liar even though I provided them copies of my extended warranty to staple to my customer file several years ago. They relented and credited me back "some" of the money that was unrightfully stolen but I am certain it is not all. I paid out in the neighborhood of $4000.00 and lost use of my nitro sometimes for a week at a time while it just sat in their yard & they waited to hear the horn blare (which they say it never did). I am still out well over $1k for the tipm & labor charges (outrageous) and no recall from dodge on this. What is dodge waiting for??? This is not a singular problem, it's massive. No report was filed for me. I just happened upon this site after I paid out of pocket to fix everything. I refuse to buy foreign garbage but I don't know that I will ever buy chrys/dodge/jeep again. I have plenty of documentation as does the dealer's repair shop but I'm not going to scan and upload a ream of files for nothing unless requested. (limit 5 files, lol)
Takata recall
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge nitro. When the vehicle was started, the windshield wipers activated independently and remained activated. The contact was unable to turn off the windshield wipers. The vehicle was taken to button chrysler jeep dodge ram (1220 e blvd st, kokomo, in 46902, (888) 415-6958) where it was diagnosed that the tipm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
When I get in the car, all the lights and door ajar sounds happen like normal. When I put the key into ignition and attempt to crank it, all the lights in the dash come on but the vehicle will not start or even turn over or click,,,nothing. After start attempt, the check engine light, gas cap light and tire light stay on and everything else shuts off. I have been a week without the car because it won't start.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge nitro. While attempting to start the vehicle, an abnormal sound was heard and the vehicle failed to start without warning. After two attempts, the vehicle started and made an abnormal sound. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact stated there were various electrical issues in the past with the heater, defrost, brake lights, air conditioner, and radio. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
Door lock module has failed posing a safety hazard as only one door has a key lock. Rear hatch has become non functional as there is no way to release the latch as the electronic latch is inoperable and no manual key lock exists. The part is on national back order due from overwhelming failures. I have an infant and this poses serious risk to my children as I can only unlock the doors from inside. This needs to be a mandated recall to fix this issue. This happened after the vehicle was parked and started intermittently, and now has reached total lock system failure. This is more than a common problem with widespread 2011 dodge nitro owners.
I started a complaint before and the ref number is 10995543 but more has happened since. I have had several occasions were my car would accelerate on its own and not stop. I lost all control and it was like the car had a mind of its own. The car then would stall in middle of roads, intersections, ect, I was almost hit head on by a construction truck one time last year cause the car accelerated while driving on a busy street, the car just accelerated, and wouldnt stop at a red light and the brakes would not work. The steering and everything seized up and then the car just shut down. A red lightning bolt popped up on the dash right before it died. This happened once in 2015, once in 2016, and twice in 2017. I was told over and over by ed shults of jamestown that it is not an electrical issue. Then I filed a report in june of 2017 cause it happened again, and again they just charged me and said it wasnt electrical. Now yesterday 9/27/2017 the vehicle did it again so I called ed shults and they wanted me to pay a daignosis fee again and to pay to have it towed 45 miles away, so I sent it to dave warren in jamestown ny instead and he is a dodge dealer, and they informed me today that it is electrical. I am so upset because this vehicle has almost killed me, its under warranty but the warranty doesnt seem to cover much of anything or even the diagnosis, and I am still paying on this vehicle that is costing so much in repairs. Please help.
I have a dodge nitro heat, the car is a lemon. Constant fails with HVAC, electric, coils, catalytic converter. My engine light came on and I took the car to the shop next day. Now I am being told the transmission system needs to be replaced for 4k. I have only had the car since 2012, new. Not even 5 yrs old in use. I think this is a real issue that I got a lemon from dodge. They should do something.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge nitro. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning and stalled directly afterwards. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal depressed on its own and almost caused a crash. Ed shults ford of jamestown, new york was made aware of the failure and replaced the relay box that caused the red lightning bolt warning indicator to illuminate without warning on several occasions. The failure recurred. The contact called the same dealer about the failure and the dealer requested that she pay a diagnostic fee. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no warranty coverage because the defect had not originated from the engine. In addition, the manufacturer stated that there was no recall for the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 10/18/17*lj the consumer stated electrical problem car keeps shutting down in the middle of the street.
Tipm issues. Causing horn to go off while stationary and driving. Causing car to not start while stationary. And causing issues with the lights, wipers and more.
Wipers stopped working 12/20/16. Dealership said it was the wiper motor and it was $300.00 to repair. When the wiper motor replacement didn't work we were told it was the tipm and no recalls however previous years prior there where recalls. The tipm is going to cost $936.00 plus the repair cost looking at rough estimate of $1,500. It's fortunate I was in my driveway and not driving in a rain or snow storm. I have been without a vehicle for a week, a major inconvenience getting back and forth to work. Not sure how an investigation was closed and denied that there were any safety issues with the tipm on the 2011 model. I have read many complaints concerning the tipm.
My 2011 dodge seems to have an electrical issue. I am unable to use the defrost, or air. Each time I turn it on the engine begins to run hot. Also my windshield wipers turn on when I start my engine, but they were not engaged. This happens wen the vehicle is turned on and stationary as well as when in motion.
My windshield wipers come on in and won't turn off. It happens when I turn on vehicle and wont turn off unless I pull out the fuse for them and leave the fuse out for while. At the same time the problem starts with the wipers, my blinkers won't work at all. I haven't been able to find a quick fix to get them to work again, unless I disconnect my battery and then reconnect it. That doesnt always fix the problem though. Both of these problems happen periodically, every so often and at random times. It's happened atleast 20 times now.
Since last week, randomly while vehicle was in motion or sitting at idle, it will chime with a warning. All my warning lights flash, all my gauges stop working except vehicle temp, my odometer reads "no bus". The wipers begin to go crazy on their own and I lose operation of my blinkers and high beams as well as fog lights and control of wipers. Main headlights just stay on. The vehicle still runs and drives but the gauges just sound like everything is constantly trying to reset. This lasts anywhere from a minute to 20 minutes. The vehicle will go back to normal and then randomly it will happen again. I drove from charleston wv to la plata md and this instance occurred 9 times in that 6 hour drive. It was completely random and lasted random amounts of time. No bumps or turns triggered it. It didn't favor happening going up or down mountains, just whenever it decided to glitch out. So at any given point during my drive, I'd lose capabilities to use my blinkers and high beams, let alone know how fast I was going and how much fuel I had left....it was very nerve-wracking. From my research with these symptoms, it points to the tipm. This concerns me as multiple other chrysler, jeep and dodge vehicles have had recalls on the tipm for this and fuel pump relay issues. But my vehicle wasn't listed. I feel loss of blinkers, speed and fuel gauges, and proper use of my high beams/fog lights and windshield wipers is a major safety concern. If I can be pulled over not using a blinker but cannot use it due to this issue at random times...that should drive a safety recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge nitro. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v282000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no repair solution. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge nitro. The contact stated that the headlights remained bright while the vehicle was off the vehicle overheated while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was caused by a wiring error in the vehicle. The dealer also stated that it was a manufacturing defect and there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 61,500.
The wind shield wipers come on and wont turn off and none of the lighting controls work , high beam, on /off, dash controls... This happens randomly.
My vehicle intermittently will shut off or deny power to the fuel pump, it also will intermittently flash warning signs, and turn the wipers on indefinitely. The issues have all been traced back to the power module and more specifically nonservicable relays. I've contacted the dealership and chrysler and neither have an eta on the part should I order one. Mostly it happens while stationary but it caused the vehicle to stall on the highway twice. It stated doing this in fall of 2015 but I couldn't properly diagnosis it until march due to it being intermittent.
After remote starting my vehicle which was parked in the driveway, the windshield wipers will not turn off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge nitro. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the engine began to rev as the rpms increased independently. In addition, the doors failed to lock electronically and all doors locked independently. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the tipm needed to be replaced however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Driving on 2 lane highway and had to brake hard as another vehicle cut me off. As soon as I did (brake) my SUV shut off...all the lights flashed on the dash board. I immediately put the flashers on and hoped I didn't get rear-ended. I tried 3x to restart my 2011 dodge nitro- it finally started. I was near the dealership where I purchased the vehicle, I pulled in, told them what just happened. They hooked it up to the computer and reported 'no errors'. It was a near miss on a busy highway, and I am worried if this were to happen again. I don't feel safe in my dodge nitro. I was alone, but what if I had passengers, children, etc.? It is definitely a safety issue when you brake hard and your vehicle just shuts off, wouldn't move. This is incredible scary. Someone or more than one person is going to be killed when they get slammed from behind and pushed into on coming traffic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My vehicle stalled out due to a failure with a defective totally integrated power module. According to the dealer making the repair wires leading to the alternator and wires leading to the PCM were fried. The wiring issue appear to be a fire hazard. My first concern is this defective part has caused me about $2,000 in repairs from replacing the battery, 2 alternators and towing. My second concern is that in both situations the car died on me in traffic one on a six lane road and another time on the highway. I also had a similar incident on the highway when the motor died with only 30k miles on it and had to be replaced by the manufacturer.
The horn sounds unexpectedly and usually when parked or moving slowly thru parking areas. Not only does this startle the driver, pedestrians could attempt to move away but into the vehicles path. There have also been incidents of the front door windows rolling down and the moonroof opening after the vehilce has been parked and secured. This presents a safety hazard to my wife who commutes to work and relies on her vehicle beening secure when she leaves after dark. Not to mention the risk of bad weather. These issues have occured at several random intervals and internet forums discuss the same and similar occurences. The date referenced is the most current horn incidence however my wife can't chase down a horn circuit to disable it and the horn is a required safety device.
We were on vacation in st augustine fl in the middle of an intersection getting ready to turn and the engine just completely shut off for no reason at all , thank goodness it was around 11:00 at night and there wasn't much traffic because we had a semi truck coming at us , luckily it started right back up and we got out of the way because it could have been a horrific accident ! This vehicle also sputters from time to time like the engine is going to die and also the windshield wipers come on by them selves for no reason ! Updated 09/15/15*lj
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