2008 DODGE NITRO Suspension Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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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

#11101774 |
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...
#10994357 |
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
#10839705 |
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.
#10232910 | Crash
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
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