2011 Dodge Nitro transmission problems

Filed Feb 10, 2022 · Transmission · TX

While my husband was driving home from work, the drive shaft of our vehicle completely snapped at 50mph causing him to come to a complete stop. There is a recall specially specially this on the 2008 models and after this incident we believe it should for the 2011s also.

Filed Jan 18, 2022 · Electrical, Steering · 118,000 miles · OH

The contact's daughter owns a 2011 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while his daughter was starting the vehicle, the steering wheel inadvertently lost power steering functionality. Additionally, the windshield wipers remained operational after the windshield wiper button was disengaged. The contact's daughter was also unable to move the gear shifter from PARK to DRIVE. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

Filed Nov 22, 2019 · Airbags, Transmission · 142,022 miles · IN · 2 injuries

I was stopped at a intersection waiting for traffic to pass on a city street, as I pressed the gas pedal to drive the vehicle had a loud explosion noise and felt as if I was rear ended, immediately the side airbags deployed on me and my two sons and objects flew everywhere, the truck immediately began to roll backwards as I couldn't control or stop it. I pulled the emergency breaks and jumped out to see my drive shaft had exploded underneath the truck, the ambulance came to take my son to the er because the airbags went off causing him to have severe collar bone pain. I contacted insurance company this morning and waiting to hear who's covering what. I/my son is in severe pain and shocked as to why this wasn't recalled with the other nitro years. This could've been fatal, I need answers a.s.a.p.*dt

Filed Jul 19, 2019 · Transmission · 20,747 miles · DC

Tl* the consumer owns a 2011 dodge nitro. The consumer stated that the transmission transfer case seal leaked. The consumer had the transmission transfer case seal replaced several times, but the failure recurred. The consumer took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and fitzgerald auto mall lexington park (2231 three notch road, lexington park, md 20653, 301‑737‑0088) to have the transmission transfer case seals replaced, but the failure could not be corrected. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,747. *bf

Filed May 20, 2019 · Transmission · 154,569 miles · TX

The heat shielding underneath the vehicle dislodged in a few places causing it to rub against the drive shaft. It wasn't loud so I didn't notice it until I was pulling out of a parking lot and my drive shaft broke in 2 pieces. I backed out of my parking place and when I shifted from reverse to drive, it snapped. This was recalled on certain 2007-2008 dodge nitros, but not on the 2011. Had I been in motion and not at a stand still, it could have been very bad.

Filed Jan 14, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 93,600 miles · MD

Purchased 2011 nitro. High speed can communication bus, code u0002. Dash cluster faults all light upwith warning bell engaging when pulling off or turning. Traction control light on, engine light on, pull off from stop light and the vehicle is stuck in first gear. Hearing electric gear sound when vehicle is shut off.

Filed Oct 29, 2018 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 14,000 miles · PA

The tpc power box that has all the fuses in it. Is malfunctioning causing the wipers four way flasher and horn ,headlights chimes, 44 switch and all the dash sensors to go off. Which is causing the transmission to studded when shifting it is a major peoblem

Filed Aug 15, 2018 · Transmission · 61,000 miles · MA

I bought my nitro on dec 29, 2017 from haddad toyota in pittsfield ma I have put 4648 miles on since driving it off the lot. I asked the service dept about the temp. Gauge when I went there for an auto start and they stated it was fine. Thursday the temp light lit up on the dash when I was almost 2 miles home, so I came home, parked it in the garage as usual but had to open the hood because of the smell, heat and what almost looked like smoke. I called haddads and left a message with the service dept. On monday, which is the next time I drove it, the engine light came on about 10 miles from my house. I decided to pull into my husbands work 8 miles away, but before I reached the driveway, the temp light came back on. We left the doge there overnight, as I was too scared to drive it home. Tuesday I called haddads several times for the service man that helped me when I was there last.he was not available. We have a reader and at work my husband plugged it in and got these codes 1- p0740 ' torq converter clutch circuit/open 2- p0732 - gear2 incorrect ratio 3- p0868 - transmission fluid pressure low so I immediate called again and the service dept. Told me I can drive it there 30 miles as long as either light wasn't blinking. So this afternoon, needless to say, I made it 3 houses down the road and the car gas pedal stopped working while in motion! I called aaa and I am having it towed to haddad toyota. I spoke with the service man pat and he is aware of my situation and is expecting the dodge tomorrow. He stated that it must be something with the car, definitely not me. I now have no vehicle. I left my car safely where it stopped moving. I am not sure if this car falls under the lemon law or vehicle recall. I an looking to resolve this car issue as soon as possible as I have health issues and shouldn't be without transportat andre' d'andrea

Filed Aug 13, 2018 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · OK

While driving on a city street, approximately 40 miles per hour, the drive shaft broke off completely. Towed to fowler jeep dodge on I-240 in oklahoma city. Service advisor indicated the heat shield became loose and caused the drive shaft to break. This is a recall issue for prior model year 2007-2008 dodge nitro. I called both chrysler and dodge hotlines relative to the n10 recall with faulty heat shields causing the drive shaft to spontaneously break. I was told it was up to the dealership area manager to decide if this issue would be included in the recall. The dodge hotline agent called the dealership and then informed me that the mechanical error would not be considered in the recall so the dealership would not even call the area manager. I had the car taken to a private mechanic who also said a faulty heat shield came loose, was rubbing on the drive shaft causing it to break; which is the exact n10 chrysler recall for 2007-2008 dodge nitro. As I have a model year 2011, obviously the issue had not been fixed.

Filed Apr 25, 2018 · Transmission · 134,000 miles · IN

Transfer case has stripped out twice since I have owned the vehicle. I bought it used and two months after I bought it was the first incident. Powertrain warranty repaired it, but now it has happened again. Routine maintinence has been performed on the transfer case and differentials. No clue as to why it keeps stripping out.