Issue ID | 1242886 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10807789 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | NITRO |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 04/05/15 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I purchased my car in 2012. In 2013 my car all of a sudden goes haywire. Windshield wipers going off, fluid going off, door locks,and horn, damn near had a wreck because it happened out of nowhere and car was in motion. Took it to the dealer and they replaced the alarm. In july 2014 battery died and replaced the battery again. Then may 2015 the car goes haywire again. Wipers going off, horn blaring, door locks malfunctioning. I tried to start the car and the battery starts smoking. Replace the battery and it continued to malfunction. This time when the ignition was turned off and the key was out of the ignition, the car was still running. I had to unhook the alternator for it to turn off. Then i was parked and tried to use the key and the car wouldn't start. After several attempts to start the car i decided not to try anymore, pushed my key lock door and the car started. I took the car back to the deal and after 4yrs they concluded it was the total integrated power module. This has caused my heater, brake lights, headlights, and key fob/alarm to malfunction. This issue could have cause an serious accident and thank heavens it did not. I've done some research and notice that these parts were recalled and replace in previous and latter models of this vehicle but not 2008. Im not the only one with this problem and someone could have been hurt especially if its dealing with electrical components. Is that what it takes for them to correct it. Dodge/chrysler should be held responsible for this defect that they know about. Thank you |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 95000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BAKERSFIELD, CA |
VIN pattern | 1D8GT58648WXXXXXX |
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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Date of purchase | 10/11/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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