2008 DODGE NITRO Parking Brake Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Parking Brake Issues in the 2008 DODGE NITRO
2 parking brake complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 DODGE NITRO. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
2
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Parking Brake Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE NITRO. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED SEVERAL TMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,883.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V525000 (PARKING BRAKE) REPAIRS WERE MADE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES AS A RESULT OF THE PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY TWICE. THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE AND THE SECOND TIME, THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER HIM AND CRASHED INTO A DOOR. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THE CONTACT SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES AS A RESULT. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LEVER WAS NOT FUNCTIONING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DECIDED TO SEND AN INVESTIGATOR TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE BUT DID NOT OFFERED ANY ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE SINCE THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,900 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,882.
Other 2008 DODGE NITRO Problem Areas
Electrical System
193 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
65 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
46 complaints
Exterior Lighting
38 complaints
Visibilitywiper
37 complaints
Engine
28 complaints
Service Brakes
27 complaints
Power Train
25 complaints
Unknown Or Other
25 complaints
Air Bags
22 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
18 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Structurebody
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
8 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
5 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint