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.
Dodge Nitro airbag light comes on
42 of the 1,114 owner complaints about the Dodge Nitro describe airbag warning light, most of them for the 2007 model year.
- owner complaints
- 42
- worst model year
- 2007
- typical mileage
- 125,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Wipers 5Check engine light 3Won't start 2Stalling 2Key fob 2Headlights 2Door locks 2ABS 2
Trouble codes mentioned
P0507 1B2208 1
What owners say
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V121000 (Power Train, Air Bags, Structure); however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. The contact received a recall notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V396000 (Air Bags, Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was intermittently illuminated. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part may not be available, and the contact was informed that she would receive a call back to schedule an appointment but had not yet received a callback. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
One day the airbag light started cutting on and off and then the horn started blowing randomly without being touched or even without even being in the vehicle with the car turned off. Took it to a mechanic and they have no clue what’s wrong.
My airbag light doesn’t go off after the recall fix that was recently sent out. I took my car in for the recall fix and the airbag light is still on. Is my car even safe to drive now ?
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20V396000 (Air bags, Steering) The contact stated the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact then took the vehicle back to the dealer weeks later where they partially serviced the recall but did not have all of the parts to complete the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated as the contact sat in the seat. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The dealer jts chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (4838 sunset blvd, lexington, sc 29072) was contacted and informed the contact of the cost to repair the vehicle. The VIN was not subjected to a recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 198,000.
The air bag lights comes on and off constantly.
My airbag light came on a week ago and wont go off. Very nerve wracking. If I fill gas tank gas comes back out of tank all over me and truck. Key fob stopped working setting off engine immobilizer costing me $207 for a new key because the one that came with truck could not be just reprogrammed. I love my truck, but it is becoming one thing after the other and as a single disabled mom of an 8 year old, I cant afford this money pit. Especially with what my loan costs me every month. I seriously thing chrysler should take some responsibility for problems in their vehicles especially since I see a lot of people have complained about the same issues. I can say I will never buy another chrysler product again. We little people pay more than enough for these vehicles, to just have to turn around and invest thousands more. I would not complain if it was just mine, but when you look and see all the other people that have complained about the same issues, then its time to complain because it is obviously not just mine and not just because its an older vehicle which I had thought til I saw the other complaints!!!!!!!!!!
About a year ago the airbag warning light flashed up on the dash everytime I start the vehicle. The code flashed up for no reason. We did not have an accident nor running over a rut. This is a safety issue even though it it isn't due for a recall. I think it is a module issue, according to the sheet from chrysler my nitro is right in the middle of the recall model year. It happened when we driving on a smooth city street. My nitro is a disaster...I replaced the ccm because of a charging issue myself. I also will probably have to airbag module myself. I am an aircraft and marine mechanic so it is no big deal if I have to.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
- Risk
- Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
Recall number 20V396000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.
Recall number 13V282000 · Recall details
Questions about the Dodge Nitro airbag light
Why does the airbag light come on in the Dodge Nitro?
Owners who report it most often also describe windshield wiper failure, check engine light and won't start, and the codes they mention most are P0507 and B2208.
Which Dodge Nitro years have airbag warning light problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2007 (14 complaints), 2011 (13 complaints) and 2008 (9 complaints).
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