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Dodge Nitro Steering problems by year

52 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Dodge Nitro's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.

Steering complaints by model year

YearSteering complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20116001
20104000
20092000
200812100
200728220

Steering recalls

Latest Nitro steering complaints

2007 Dodge NitroSteeringElectrical system

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...

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software malfunction or something but it doesn't register the keys which originally sets off the security warning. Whenever the car does register the key it drives and operates just fine. It's the computer that prevents me from driving it or whatever automatic system that is related to theft mode.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11658931
2008 Dodge NitroSteeringWheels & tiresBrakes

Esp bas lights (appeared after). As I was driving, the car felt like it hit a brick wall even though it didnt, it slammed me into the steering wheel and then continued driving. At that point, the esp bas light came on. Have attempted to contact dodge or chrysler by phone with no chance at reaching a person cause of robotic answering services.

Filed Incident Steering · Wheels · Service brakesNHTSA 11582661
2010 Dodge NitroSteeringAirbags

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. The contact received a recall notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V396000 (Air Bags, Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was intermittently illuminated. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part may not be available, and the contact was informed that she would receive a call back to schedule an appointment but had not yet received a callback. The contact stated...

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that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Incident Steering · Air bagsNHTSA 11549536
2008 Dodge NitroSteeringTransmission & drivetrain

Power steering locks up, power steering fluid not helping. Looks like oil mixed in with the coolant. Car smoking and overheating

Filed Incident Steering · Power trainNHTSA 11535132
2009 Dodge NitroSteeringAirbags

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Nitro. The contact received recall notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V396000 (Air Bag, Steering) however, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair where the emblem was removed however, the emblem was then replaced due to parts were unavailable to complete the recall . The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Incident Steering · Air bagsNHTSA 11522128
2011 Dodge NitroSteeringTransmission & drivetrainElectrical system

The contact's daughter owns a 2011 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while his daughter was starting the vehicle, the steering wheel inadvertently lost power steering functionality. Additionally, the windshield wipers remained operational after the windshield wiper button was disengaged. The contact's daughter was also unable to move the gear shifter from PARK to DRIVE. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

Filed Incident Steering · Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 11447890
2011 Dodge NitroSteeringWheels & tiresFuel system

My car is always acting as if it is going to flip or gets locked up, even in slow speeds below the speed limit. I am a single mom, not a speed racer.

Filed Incident Steering · Wheels · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11447313
2007 Dodge NitroSteeringAirbags

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.

Filed Incident Steering · Air bagsNHTSA 11421681
2007 Dodge NitroSteeringElectrical systemBrakes

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

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Service brakesNHTSA 11400076
2010 Dodge NitroSteeringAirbags

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge nitro. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v396000 (air bags, steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that after having a routine check at napleton's mid rivers chrysler dodge jeep ram (44951 veterans memorial pkwy, saint peters, mo 63376, (636) 242-1471) when the vehicle was returned, the dab...

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(digital audio broadcasting) was no longer present on the steering wheel. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 35,500. Parts distribution disconnect.*Dt*jb

Filed Incident Steering · Air bagsNHTSA 11397884
2010 Dodge NitroSteeringElectrical systemDriver assistance

I got my dodge nitro 4 months ago first month I noticed my engine was starling and I know is I had electric issues I told my dealership and they said that if the car still running it's nothing they can do about it some days my windshield wiper will cut on by itself some days my blinker don't work I have 6 month warranty . So I was on my way going home coming off the freeway stop at the red light the light hit green I press the gas my wheels lock up my brake lock up and the car keep going into oncoming traffic my car is going into the wrong lane I have pictures of that making. Hard for me to turn my wheel now my car been in the shop for a month still paying payments

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 11344272
2007 Dodge NitroSteeringAirbagsAcceleration & cruise control

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.

Filed Incident Steering · Air bags · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 11205543
2007 Dodge NitroSteeringAirbagsAcceleration & cruise control

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

Filed Incident Steering · Air bags · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 11203409
2008 Dodge NitroSteeringDriver assistanceFuel system

Takata recall. Driving on hwy @55 mph, horn going off, lights off and on,dash lights blinking, windshield wipers going off and then vehicle shuts down and reboots, no control of vehicle. 3 Times. Please help!

Filed Incident Steering · Electronic stability control (ESC) · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11193613
2008 Dodge NitroSteeringElectrical systemBrakes

Vehicle lost power, brakes & steering, all warning lights lit up, wipers and pump running continually, horn blaring continually, and fan motor running even with keys out of ignition. This happened in rush hour traffic on the way to work and I barely got it off the road and out of traffic before coming a stop against a curb! Replaced the tipm & battery within the last 4 months and it's only gotten worse!

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Service brakesNHTSA 11193236

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