2010 DODGE NITRO Electrical Systemhorn Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemhorn Issues in the 2010 DODGE NITRO

2 electrical systemhorn complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 DODGE NITRO. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Electrical Systemhorn Complaints

#11444817 |
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the horn was inoperable while needed. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with rear shocks and struts, air compressor, condenser, HVAC system, and electrical system failure. The mechanic replaced the spark plugs, engine coils, air compressor, and condenser. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that they could not assist since the vehicle was purchased from a Chevrolet dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
#10482095 |
10/07/2012 AT 3:00PM ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON, THE HORN ON THE VEHICLE STARTED BLOWING FOR NO REASON. IT SOUNDED LIKE SOMEONE WAS TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE AND TRYING TO GET ATTENTION. THIS WENT ON FOR AND FINALLY STOPPED ON ITS OWN JUST AS IT HAD STARTED ON ITS OWN. NOTHING ELSE HAPPENED FOR THE FEW DAYS. 10/13/2012 AT 2:30 AM ON SUNDAY MORNING, THE HORN STARTED TO BLOW AGAIN IN THE SAME MANNER AS BEFORE EXCEPT I REMOVED THE FUSES TO GET TO STOP. I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEMS. TWO DAYS LATER HORN WENT OFF AGAIN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD TO BRING IT IN. I WAS PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE . THE POLICE THOUGHT I WAS " UNDER DISTRESS" HAD REMOVE THE FUSES AND PROCEED ON TO DEALERSHIP. UPON PLACING THE FUSES BACK IN THE HORN WOULD...
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