2007 DODGE NITRO Suspension Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspension Issues in the 2007 DODGE NITRO

4 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 DODGE NITRO. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

4
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Suspension Complaints

#11446945 |
I was driving down the rd and all of the sudden my truck jumps into 2nd gear and looses all power to speed up and it seems like I'm in neutral my relay box is messing up everything electrical now it shuts off at stop signs and If it keeps doing all this I'll have to replace transmission. I've already replace tipm 2 times
#11290484 |
REPLACED MY BRAKES AND ROTORS AND HAD THEM BLED. EVER SINCE, THE BRAKE GOES DOWN CLOSE TO THE FLOOR TO TAKE EFFECT. ALSO MAKES A POPPING NOISE IN THE MIDDLE LOWER CONSOLE WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED. SAFETY ISSUE FOR SURE. ON THE SUSPENSION, EVERY TIME I HIT A BUMP OR UNEVEN SURFACE IT MAKES A LOT OF NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE.
#10458325 | Crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED AGAINST A TOTAL OF FOUR VEHICLES. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, SHE REALIZED THAT THE BOLT JOINT AND TIE ROD WAS FRACTURED AND HAD CAUSED THE WHEEL TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND TWO DRIVERS OF OTHER VEHICLES WERE INJURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
#10436163 |
AFTER HAVING A VIBRATION IN THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF MY DODGE NITRO; I THEN CARRIED IT TO A DODGE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED AN INDUCTION SERVICE. I BEING TOTALLY DISPLEASED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION; I DECIDED TO SEEK SOME ASSISTANCE AT A LOCAL GARAGE AND AN INVESTIGATION WAS DONE OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT OF THE MECHANIC DOING A FEW TEST AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE; IT WAS SAID THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A CHATTERING FEELING COMING FROM THE DRIVE TRAIN {AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION}. THE MECHANIC ALSO DID A GOOGLE SEARCH TO FIND THAT A LOT OF OTHER VEHICLES ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM!!! IT WAS ALSO RECORDED THAT THERE'S SOME ISSUES WITH THE ELECTRONICS AND A FEW OTHER PARTS; YET DODGE IS SITTING BACK MAKING MONEY OFF THE CONSUMERS FOR THESE KNOWN DEFECTS IN THEIR VEHICLES. WHY??? ALSO IS IT JUST THE MANNER OF BUSINESS NOW TO BUILD...

Other 2007 DODGE NITRO Problem Areas

Electrical System 130 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 79 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 57 complaints Power Train 43 complaints Air Bags 40 complaints Engine 36 complaints Unknown Or Other 36 complaints Structurebodydoor 26 complaints Visibilitywiper 21 complaints Structurebody 20 complaints Steering 18 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 15 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 15 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 14 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 12 complaints Exterior Lighting 10 complaints Service Brakes 10 complaints Parking Brake 9 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 7 complaints Structure 7 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 5 complaints Visibility 5 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemsoftware 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengine 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Lane Departure Assist 1 complaint Lane Departure Warning 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Tires 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint
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