9.0

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,250 miles

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problem #2

Oct 082013

Nitro

  • miles
I bought my 2011 Nitro brand new...list of problems: Drivers side seat belt keeps hanging up as well as the drivers seat have hard time adjusting.... A/C stop blowing some type of controll valve was replaced..$345...evap leak $100 to diagnose recommended factory gas cap 6 caps later $140.. engine light still on replaced purge valve...$300.....replaced egr valve and vacuum hose...$475 when getting gas it just starts spewing out when close to filling up...when driving accelerator gets stuck and engine revs really high until I push it again....I thought it was dirty on the fenders realized it was small paint chips.... engine light started coming on about a 1 1/2 after buying it but it would always go out I use premium gas and the engine light would still come on about every 3 months.

- Arlington, TX, USA

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problem #1

Aug 282013

Nitro

  • 4,500 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt would not latch successfully. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the buckle would need to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who confirmed the diagnosis. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 4,500.

- Hazel Crest, IL, USA

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