2008 Dodge NITRO Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

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2008 Dodge NITRO Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

 Issue ID950523
 Internal NHTSA #10484031
 ManufacurerChrysler Group LLC
 BrandDODGE
 ModelNITRO
 Model Year2008
 File date23/11/10
 ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type codeVEHICLE
 Description of the problemI began having problems with my 2008 dodge nitro in nov 2010 (still covered by extended warranty). I was driving and the car systems went haywire, the dash lights illuminating, windshield wipers and washer fluid engaged, the headlights cutting out and the horn blaring uncontrollably. Turning the car off did not correct the problem and it eventually stopped after 3-4 minutes. This happened again on the way to work (this time the radio turned to full volume with no assist), the heat cut out and the windshield/lights/horn went nuts. I took the car in for a diagnostic and was assured they'd find the problem. The dodge dealership ran diagnostics, pulled codes, but could not replicate the issue so told me it was "absolutely fine" to drive. I continued to deal with the 'freak outs' throughout the years, until another one happened where the car would not stop (until we disconnected the battery). I brought it to a private mechanic who pulled codes and said there was a problem, but i had to bring it to dodge. On the way to work at approx 70 mph, i lost control of the car (it was as if i were slamming on the brakes-although they were never engaged) i am lucky the person behind me was able to swerve around me and not rear-end me. Dodge determined that the computer told my transmission to go into 'fail mode' thrusting me into 2nd gear. I paid for another diagnostic and they told me a tune-up and a cleaning of the battery coils would clear the problem. The car worked normal for a while, but then had two more incidents, another fail mode on the highway (which also included lights/wipers/horn). I am pregnant and feel very unsafe in this car. Dodge continues to maintain that there is nothing wrong with the car. I have videos of the 'freak outs' so they cannot deny it, but they choose not to help and to continue to encourage me to drive an unsafe vehicle.
 Vehicle Mileage at Failure49437
Number of Occurences1
Source of the issueNHTSA WEB SITE
 City and StateBROOKFIELD, CT
VIN pattern 1D8GU28K38WXXXXXX
 Was vehicle invloved in a crash?N
 Was vehicle involved in a fire?N
 Was incedent reported to police?N
 Was medical attention required?
 Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons0
No. of fatalities0
 Date of purchase10/11/24
Was original owner?N
Anti-lock brakesN
Cruise controlN
Number of cylinders6
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Transmission type
 Vehicle speed65
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 Location of tire code
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 Date of manufacture
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  • What is Recall?

    A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
  • What is Failure?

    Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
  • What is Defect?

    Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

 

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