2007 Dodge Nitro Steering problems

Ever since I bought this vehicle, I have been having issues with it registering the key, which keeps causing an automatic security alert system to shut down my vehicle the moment I start it. I've already replaced the battery to my car. I've already had locksmiths examined the issue and nobody can seem to find the problem. The issue with the car is definitely a security issue. The car shuts down automatically and goes into theft mode which prevents me from driving my vehicle. That could be a result to a...

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V396000 (Air bags, Steering) The contact stated the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact then took the vehicle back to the dealer weeks later where they partially serviced the recall but did not have all of the parts to complete the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Brakes not braking uphill dash lights not lighting when have issues like low fluids or oil drive train light comes on power steering makes kind bump noises when turning transmission studders in reverse or switching gears

I have already put in problem to this web site but no answers so far, I have a 2007 dodge nitro slt that the air bag strips are hanging out behind my steering wheel and now my horn does not blow, my speed control is not working, and the white strip is interfering with my steering could you please have my car recalled for takata air bag it was on a city street while making a turn.

White plastic strip to airbag coming out from behind steering, takata recall white strip coming out behind steering, speed control not working, horn will not blow, strip is getting longer and is hard to turn steering wheel, on city street and highway

Horn honks whenever it wants. Abs, esp/bas, traction control, and check engine light come on. Abs esp/bas and traction control lights were intermittent but now are consistent. Engine code comes and goes and says it cant communicate with tipm. Occasionally when parking and pulling out of a parking spot it feels like there is no power steering/ runs rough while turning sharply but there is no leak in power steering and it is an intermittent problem.

Driving down the highway and power goes out. No air, no radio, engine will not start.

I was driving my car and heard a squeaking and grinding noise while turning I felt my car jerk in the rear so I took my car to aamco total car care this evening the company told me my drive train needs to be replace and my differential seal has leak the fluid was very low from leaking out which I had them add fluid so my rear end does not lock up and cause a bad accident I also did my research on the internet happen to google my car year make and model for recalls it show a major recalls for dodge nitro safety...

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. In addition, the air conditioner, radio, and heater failed. While driving, the doors unlocked and locked periodically on their own. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 179,000.

While driving the vehicle on the interstate it will just shut off. No lights on dash or warning. When this happens you have no power steering or brakes. After getting it stopped and restarting it will drive fine. Other times the remote will not work the locks, it will lock and unlock by them selves after you open the door and try to start vehicle . You can put the key in the ignition and it will not start lights on dash will go off and on and after a few attempts it will start. There are times you can not put in...

When driving, over the past year, the engine shuts off and the steering wheel locks. I have been in an area that I can stop and restart but the steering is locked up so I can't move the vehicle. I am very scared that it will do it while on the freeway and I will be hit at high speed on the freeway.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle was difficult to steer and the vehicle veered to the left independently, went into another lane, and almost collided with oncoming traffic. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

I have a 2007 dodge nitro with milage at 48,545. I have had a few incidents where I have been driving my car and while turning into a parking space my car has turned off on me out of no where also my stearing wheels locks up on me, thankfully this has not happened while I have been on freeway or on street driving at regular driving speeds otherwise you would have been hearing from my attorney. Also we dont get much rain in california, however during the rainy season I dont know from where but there is water...

A few years ago I had to replace the air conditioning unit. Last year I had to replace the rack and pinion. This year I've had to replace the alternator and the check engine light is on. I currently have around 165k miles on the truck. The check engine light stays on, now they have to do the smoke test and I'm afraid of the outcome/costs. :( I also have smaller broken things, the glove box hinge broke, the tire sensor has had to be replaced at least 3 times since I had the truck. Also, there's a clicking...

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. While driving at 60 mph, the vehicle veered to the right independently. The contact mentioned that while attempting to steer the vehicle into the correct position, the steering wheel seized and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,093. The vin was unavailable.

Steering locked up on me as I was driving and I was unable to turn. I had to pull the car over and then shut it off and then restart it in order to get the steering wheel to work again

We ended up headed towards the sky and took a hard head nose into the earth. We then came up turned in the other directions rocking and rolling in a dry shallow creek bed in nevada. We went up again and landed with two flat tires, in gear, going no where. My air bag did not deploy! My hubby had a huge laceration on the inside of his forearm. Found out later in emergency that the dodge emblem propelled into his arm. The emblem is very concerning. It could have knocked out his eye, entered his heart or even slashed his throat. It should be removed from all dodges. *Tr

I was traveling up the highway when all of my service lights illuminated and I lost complete engine power. I attempted to get my vehicle to the turning lane but it was difficult because of loss of power steering. I got it to the turning lane and tried to restart it several times. This lasted about 15-20 mins to no avail. My vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who could find nothing wrong with the vehicle. I then took my vehicle to the local chrysler dealership in the next town where they also could not duplicate...

When moving vehicle at speeds under 5 miles an hour and turning the steering column either right or left you will hear a knocking type sound coming from the steering column like it is hitting something while turning. It only happens during slow speed like turning in a parking lot. *Js

Numerous times over the past few months I have pulled out of my driveway or out of a parking lot and my vehicle has stopped running,forcing me to pull over quickly before my steering locks up,which then requires me to put the vehicle in park and restart it.The vehicle was taken to my local dodge dealership on april 5th,2012 and on april 6th,2012 I was told they could not find a "code" to explain the issue and unless they kept it for several days to attempt to duplicate the problem there was nothing they could do. ...

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that she was involved in a crash while driving approximately 30 mph. When the air bags deployed, the dodge emblem on the steering wheel was shot outward and lodged itself into the passenger side door panel. The contact expressed concern about how forceful the emblem was shot off from the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to a towing yard. The vehicle was not examined for the cause of failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds or while idling, she noticed a loud grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they stated that the noise was coming from the steering shaft, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The vin was unavailable.

Tl * the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that the steering wheel had become loose. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 77,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. Each time the vehicle was driven at any speed, the contact heard a chattering noise coming from the front end. She took the vehicle to two different dealers and both were able to duplicate the failure, but did not know how to repair the vehicle. Both dealers notified the manufacturer, who acknowledged the failure, but stated that they did not know how to resolve the issue as well. The contact stated that the noise has gotten louder. The current mileage was approximately 6,700 and failure mileage was approximately 5,149.

2007 Dodge nitro with serious electrical problems. Consumer states that the vehicle is having problems with the transmission and has stalled due to electrical problems. They want a full refund for the vehicle. *Kb the consumer stated while driving, the vehicle lost voltage. The instruments dropped down unreasonably once the warning lights illuminated. The headlights started dying out. The gear shift had to be wiggled to get it to move, there was a knocking noise while going from first to second gear. The dealer...