2008 DODGE NITRO Suspension Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2008 DODGE NITRO
4 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 DODGE NITRO. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
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...
DRIVING ON A BUMPY RODE, I COME ACROSS A PIT HOLE, I HIT THE BRAKES TO AVOID ANY LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND WHILE DOUG SO I FEEL MY BRAKE SHAKE AND THE SUSPENSION GIVE OUT CAUSE THE BRAKES TO GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AS IF I HAVE NO BRAKE POWER, TOOK TO SHOP THEY DID A TOTAL BREAK REPAIR OF $400, COME ANOTHER RAINY DAY BRAKES GO OUT THE SAME WAY, SHOP SAID ITS MUST BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING OVER 72 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD WOBBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION FAILURE CAUSED LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *TR
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
Electrical Systemhorn
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Parking Brake
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