The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the vehicle frequently experienced electrical malfunctions, and the interior lights and windshield wipers would activate spontaneously. The “TEM” warning light was illuminated, and the radio display lights unexpectedly illuminated. Additionally, activating the turn signals unintendedly caused the wipers to activate, and the air bag warning light would remain illuminated. While the vehicle was turned off, the warning lights continued flashing intermittently. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,174.
2011 Dodge Nitro: windshield wiper failure
19 of the 122 complaints about the 2011 Dodge Nitro describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 88,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2011 Dodge Nitro wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 2011 Dodge Nitro?
19 of 122 owner complaints about the 2011 Dodge Nitro (16%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2011 Dodge Nitro?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2011 Dodge Nitro
Airbag light 13Stalling 9Check engine light 6Door locks 5Won't start 5
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