2007 DODGE NITRO Suspension Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
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
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
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.
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.
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