1.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
152,169 miles

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problem #9

Apr 192021

Nitro

  • miles
My SUV keep having problems with the electrical issues, first it started with the radio and then my brake light keep bowing and we replaced the circuit board and bulps and within three days they blowed again and at night when I turn my lights on my brake lights or turn signals do not work,

- Oxford, NC, USA

problem #8

Feb 202018

Nitro

  • miles
The air bag lights comes on and off constantly.

- Nacogdoches, TX, USA

problem #7

Oct 252019

Nitro

  • 140,000 miles
For the past year or so the brake pedal goes to the floor usually while braking and hitting a bump. Brakes will eventually go back to normal sometimes after a few minutes and sometimes after a few hours. Pumping the brake pedal does not help. Unsafe because never know when it's going to happen and braking power is greatly reducing during these events. This happens every few months or so.

- Lumberton, TX, USA

problem #6

Apr 062019

Nitro

  • miles
The brakes give out when hitting a pothole, sometimes it just goes out.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #5

Dec 062018

Nitro

  • 160,000 miles
While driving, when brakes are applied after hitting a pothole or indention in the road, the brake pedal goes all the way to the floor. The vehicle eventually stops. Brakes will eventually come back up to normal position. This has happened exiting the freeway, and on city streets.

- Obetz, OH, USA

problem #4

May 112018

Nitro

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the rear passenger side brake light did not illuminate when depressing the brake pedal. The contact also mentioned that the ABS and air bag warning indicators were illuminated. The contact called mac haik Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (12111 katy fwy, houston, tx 77079, (713) 263-3070) and was informed that the vehicle had no recalls; therefore, they could not assist. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #3

Apr 032018

Nitro

  • 930,000 miles
For the second time my master cylinder has gone out. No warning or noise at all; my breaks when pressed just go straight to the floor. I replaced it the first time and in less than 3 weeks it has already gone out again. I was driving when this happened the first time in the rain going down hill, second time on the interstate.

- Greer, SC, USA

problem #2

Oct 012017

Nitro

  • 25 miles
When vehicle is in motion on a city street and hits a bump or rut and I hit the brakes, brake pedal goes all the way to the floor.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #1

Dec 282015

Nitro

  • 39,500 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Nitro. While driving 60 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel as it became very loose. The contact had to steer the vehicle in excess to keep the vehicle in position. The traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering rack fractured and the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After the vehicle was repaired, the traction control warning light illuminated intermittently and the brakes independently engaged. In addition, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the brake pedal and it failed to depress. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but it could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 11V315000 (steering), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 39,500.

- Tacoma, WA, USA