Dodge Nitro jerking problems

Filed Sep 26, 2020 · Electrical · 148,000 miles · MO · fire

On 09/08/2020 bought a 2007 dodge nitro was a daily commute noticed it was jerking or misfiring. I ordered spark plugs and coils. On 09/14/2020 going to work it was jerking more than usual when I was almost to work.. The battery light came on. Made it to work could smell something electrically not right a faint burning smell after I got out and had parked it. I was on third shift it was dark I knew I wouldn't be able to find it till the next day. Hour later my dodge nitro burned to the ground. Totaled the truck next to it too. Had I had it home changing spark plugs and coils it could have burned my house down with my family in it. Chrysler has a problem with tipm's stalling nitros and catching fire. I never knew what I was up against till it was too late.

Filed Nov 4, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 190,000 miles · VA

The car jerks back an shifts off randomly in the road an the emergency brake doesn't work it almost caused me to get in an accident

Filed Aug 29, 2019 · Electrical · 97,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge nitro. The contact stated that the vehicle's horn sounds independently and remained activated, the radio turned off on its own, the windshield wipers operate faster than normal, and the speed decreased from 60 to 40 MPH, which caused the vehicle to decelerate and jerk. In addition, the liftgate indicator displayed that it was open when it really was not and the esp, check engine, air bag, and no fuse warning indicators illuminated. Furthermore, the door locks were locking and unlocking independently. The contact called sherman dodge chrysler jeep ram (7601 skokie blvd, skokie, il 60077, (847) 262-3598) and was informed it could be the tipm and was to schedule an appointment. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

Filed Nov 12, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 175,000 miles · CA

I was driving my 2008 dodge nitro and felt a jerk then air bag tried to deploy and vehicle lost power while driving down the road. It did this twice and air bag on drivers side is trying to deploy with light and dinging every time driven. The gas cap will not seal causing check engine light to stay on and there has been contant electric issues. Head lights and tail lights have to now be constantly replaced and air bag light is always coming on with dinging noise. I believe I'm having issues with the drive train and several other issues that are all recalls in this year of dodge nitro.

Filed Jun 14, 2018 · Electrical, Suspension · 72,000 miles · NY

When I start my truck it do not start right away. I have to try at least 3 times. When I put my truck in reverse the car stalls an then I have to appl the gas hard an it jerks an doesn't move. I have to put the car in drive the try to reverse again. There's also a loud rubbing noise while in reverse. There's also a electrical problem the radio goes in an out. There is black padding around my car battery to keep the wires from touching. I complained to the dealer several times. The heat was not working. They took the truck and made the repairs. The only thing that was fixed was the heat. I am still dealing with the other issues. I have three children. Two of them have disabilities. Autism and adhd. This situation is very stressful. When I purchased this leased SUV I had all these problems an I still have them.

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 Oct 2, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 113,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly began to jerk and hesitate and the check engine light illuminated. While depressing the brake pedal to stop, the vehicle would not immediately stop and the braking distance was extended. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.

Filed Oct 17, 2014 · Electrical · 33,000 miles · MI

This is about the ignition key. An extra key costs $200, this is a safety issue if somebody loses their key and was not able to afford a spare. It is extortion by dodge. Also-- to check the transmission fluid? Make an appointment with the dealer and pay $25 minimum. Neither my mechanic nor the quick oil change place can check it-- there is no dipstick, there is a special tool and where the dipstick would be it says "dealer only" and that is true. More extortion. It is not right and needs to be stopped. "a" pillars are extremely thick-- di to the styling, overall visibility is severely compromised in this vehicle. They should all be recalled. Trans and 4wd are jerky and growl and howl. Dealer: "they're all like that". These are also very much safety issues. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 56,800 miles · OH

Esp. Anti lock brakes, and bas light came on dash, vehicle jerked to side, no anti lock brakes, or stability control. Had to shut truck off to reset.