Dodge Nitro grinding brakes problems

Filed Sep 3, 2019 · Driver assistance, Lights · 253,000 miles · SC

Vehicle started having electrical issues. Wipers and lights would jump on by themselves while I was driving. Tipm and esp icon lit up on the dash shortly after. Vehicle would make grinding noises when putting vehicle into different gears (park, reverse, and drive). Doors would not automatically lock once the vehicle was moving as it was programmed to do. Functions on key fob no longer worked as they should (lock button would unlock the doors and unlock button would activate the automatic start). I removed the battery from the key fob after my vehicle was broken into once the fob started malfunctioning. Vehicle has been parked for the last 3.5 weeks after electrical issues got worse and the air bag light started coming on. I have read several reviews and checked for recalls and it seems that some of the issues that I have experienced with my 2008 dodge nitro are very common amongst other dodge drivers as well as chrysler 300 drivers. I know of 2 other people that are having the same issues with their chrysler 300s (older 2007 models). A recall needs to be started for safety purposes because operating these vehicles in this state are highly unsafe. I was driving to work (about 530ish one morning) and the ABS, esp, tipm, and airbag icon all came on and then my truck started stalling out. I had to get it towed home and it's been parked ever since. Owners of these vehicles need to be extremely cautious if and once these lights come on.

Filed Sep 21, 2017 · Steering, Transmission · OH

I was driving my car and heard a squeaking and grinding noise while turning I felt my car jerk in the rear so I took my car to aamco total car care this evening the company told me my drive train needs to be replace and my differential seal has leak the fluid was very low from leaking out which I had them add fluid so my rear end does not lock up and cause a bad accident I also did my research on the internet happen to google my car year make and model for recalls it show a major recalls for dodge nitro safety hazard from drive trains wreaking from bad drive train also my front window washer fluid will not work on my driver side and my steering wheel feels loose as while and I have a engine light on and my wheel warning light is flashing

Filed Feb 25, 2017 · Transmission · 99,100 miles · WA

When accelerating my vehicle I bought two days prior (used), from being a a stop light, it jerked/ wouldn't accelerate rpms went very high, made a grinding sound and the check engine light came in immediately. When able to pull the car into a parking lot to assess what might have happened I noticed it dumping transmission fluid had to have vehicle towed.

Filed Jun 2, 2015 · Body, Transmission · 48,000 miles · NY

Driving down road when all of a sudden heard herendous squealing noise so loud couldn't stay inside vehicle while moving. Upon examination I discovered a heat shield had fallen against and wrapped itself around the drive shaft. I now know the aluminum piece to be the heat shield from the transfer case. This shield is one involved for recalls of same year make and model two wheel drive. My dodge nitro 2008 is a 4x4 model not included in said recall. My question to the government as well as chrysler is one of why not??? Fix my vehicle safety hazard too...

Filed Feb 18, 2015 · Brakes · NE

I have a 2008 dodge nitro 4x4 3.7l . My rear brake pads have worn about 1/8" into the rotor. I had gotten new tires for my vehicle not too long ago & ever since then I have been hearing what sounds like a clanking sound that seems to be coming from either the driver side rear or front tire area. It only makes this sound between speeds of 5mph to 30mph, then it seems to go away after doing 40+MPH. My brakes don't squeal or make sounds when I push them. Only when I accelerate from a complete stop does this clanking sound occur. I have not inspected the rotor yet,but looks fine from what I can see. I know I'm gonna need new brake pads soon but I have no clue what or where this sound is coming from.

Filed Jan 25, 2014 · Engine · CA

Turned on the A/C today and the worst burning smell came through the air vents. Made my nieces sick. Pulled over and popped the hood and heard metal grinding sound and smelled like something burning. Was told I need a new compressor. This will be the second time in 6 months I'm replacing it.

Filed Oct 26, 2011 · Transmission · 104,897 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that a grinding noise was heard while reversing at 2 MPH. When shifted into drive and proceeding forward, the wheels seized. The contact shut the vehicle off and upon restart, the vehicle operated as normal. The failure recurred and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v341000 (power train: automatic transmission) and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 104,897.

Filed Aug 2, 2011 · Steering · 80,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds or while idling, she noticed a loud grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they stated that the noise was coming from the steering shaft, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Apr 4, 2010 · Transmission · 29,000 miles · GA

I bought a dodge nitro 6 months ago several times I have went to pull out into traffic and the nitros transmission will not pull but just a few feet, I have taken it to the dealer twice and they can not find any problem. When this happens it gives me no indication before hand. When I pull out it will sound like a bunch of grinding and jerking. I really fear for me and my children's safety. It is still under warranty but I cant seem to get the help or answers on what is wrong.

Filed Mar 11, 2009 · Engine · 2,500 miles · CA

I bought my dodge nitro back in jan of 09, every since I've been bringing it back for a loud engine which knocks when going up hill, wind noise seems to be leaking into passenger front cabin, (driven other vehicles of same model, little or no noise) sales at riverside dodge in california was a dragging horror, they held my keys hostage until they could make a deal, I've taken it back and had a service person tell me my vehicle is front wheel drive and that's why I hear noise when I turn, I've been told that my computer has to catch up with the engine when I stop quickly that's why my vehicle shuts off on me when I brake quickly, rattles come from the passenger side front fender like there's a loose panel, brakes squeal from time to time, it shifts up into a higher gear instead of down when climbing a hill have to floor it to get it to shift down and climb hill, that's just to get it up to 35. Its a daily non-stop battle with this vehicle and dealership. If there's any help out there please contact me.