4.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,068 miles

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problem #1

Sep 142009

Nitro

  • 28,068 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. He stated that intermittently while driving over 60 mph, the vehicle would down-shift and the steering column would lock. The vehicle would only resume normal operation when the battery was adjusted or reconnected. The failure has not been diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, no assistance was provided. The failure and current mileages were 23,068.

- Sunland , CA, USA

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