Issue ID | 1149724 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10676219 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | NITRO |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 01/04/13 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The windshield wipers either won't come on at all or will continually move all over the windshield as you drive. The wiper malfunction is extremely worse if you have the headlights on and use the turn signal. This causes them to quickly fully extend to the very edge of the windshields drivers side. This causes extreme visibility problems. The dodge dealership has not been able to fix the problem after several visits and multiple attempts of replacing parts including the turn signal wand and the entire wiper assembly. The mechanic said dodge recommended replacing the tipm, which the manufacturer was aware of a huge problem with this part on nitros. After doing some research i could not believe all the complaints with no action being taken by chrysler or the government for my model year. Recalls were issued for older years, so why not the 2008 with the same problems? I can't safely drive my car with my vision constantly compromised and i can't even sell it with all the horrible reviews. Now it just sits in my driveway because i am too nervous to drive it with these problems. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CARDINGTON, OH |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 13/11/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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