REPLACES A NEW AGR VALVE IN JANUARY 2015 AT LOCAL GARAGE, PHILIPS GARAGE IN DEWART, PA. IN OCTOBER THE LIGHT COMES BACK ON AND ONCE AGAIN DIAGNOSED BY BZ.MOTORS IN LEWISBURG, PA THE TEST ARE CONFIRMED THAT THE AGR VALVE IS NOT GOOD. I CANNOT GO BACK TO OTHER MECHANIC , BECAUSE HE HAD A STROKE AND CANNOT WORK AGAIN. I AM SCHEDULED AGAIN FOR REPLACEMENT ON SATURDAY THE 6TH OF FEBRUARY 2016. I WOULD …
2008 dodge Nitro electrical problems
moderate 179 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
179
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 11 most recent
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS MALFUNCTIONED. LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF, WINSHIELD WIPERS COME ON, HORN HONKS CONSTANTLY, ENGINE STALLS, ETC. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT TO STOP IS UN-HOOKING THE BATTERY AND LETTING IT SET FOR A FEW MINUTES. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SO WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO GET IT LOOKED AT. THEY TOLD US IT WAS A SENSOR IN THE STEERING COLUMN THAT NEEDED TO…
ALL PASSENGER DOOR LOCKS TO INCLUDE THE BACK LIFT GATE WILL NOT UNLOCK USING THE REMOTE OR THE DOOR UNLOCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. WILL ONLY WORK FOR THE LOCK POSITION . *TR
VEHICLE BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING AND I WAS TOLD BY LEITH DODGE THAT IT WAS A FAULTY FUEL PUMP WHICH WAS REPLACED. THEN THE SAME ISSUE HAS COME UP AGAIN. AFTER READING ABOUT THE PROBLEM I HAVE DISCOVERED IT IS SOMETHING KNOWN TO DODGE AT THE TIME OF MY PURCHASE WHICH THEY LIED TO ME WHEN I ASKED THEM ABOUT SAID ISSUE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS TIME IT IS A FAULTY TIPM. IN RESEARCHING I FOUND OUT …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE NITRO. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH FRONT AND REAR WIPERS BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. THE WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF IT DRAINED THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE MODULE WAS REPROGRAMMED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILUR…
IT WAS MAY OF 2013, NOT SURE OF EXACT DATE. IT WAS EVENING AND RAINING OUT. I WENT TO GET IN MY CAR AND WHEN I STARTED THE IGNITION AND PUT MY HEADLIGHTS ON, THEY WENT OFF. AFTER ABOUT 15 SECONDS THEY CAME BACK ON, BUT STARTED TO FLICKER. AFTER I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TURNED BACK ON THE HEADLIGHTS REMAINED ON. OVER THE PAST YEAR THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE AND MORE. EACH TIME IS WHEN THERE IS MOISTURE: …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED PREVENTING THE DOORS FROM UNLOCKING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DOORS WOULD UNLOCK INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.
FOR THE PAST YEAR I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH MY HORN RANDOMLY HONKING AT ALL TIMES OF DAY AND NIGHT, DOORS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING ON THEIR OWN, HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS TURNING ON BY THEMSELVES AS THE NITRO IS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF. ON TOP OF ALL THIS, SINCE OCTOBER 2014 MY ENGINE AS BEEN STALLING WHEN I TRIED TO START IT. I TRIED TO START IT NUMEROUS OF TIMES AND IT WOULD TURN ON FOR ABOUT 3-5…
HORN BLOWS WILL UNOCCUPIED.DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK BY ITSELF IN OR OUT IF VEHICLE, VEHICLE HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES,BREAK LIGHT ON AND BREAKS FAILED ,HEATED SEAT EITHER BURN YOU OR WON'T WORK, A/C COMES ON BY ITSELF,GAS IS DISAPPEARING REALLY QUICK,OIL LIGHT COMES ON, STARTER STICKING, TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH TIPM FAILING.S SEVERAL TIMES ITS TRIED TO STALL ON ME TRAVELING ON HIGHW…
WHEN I TRIED TO START THE DODGE NITRO THE DOORS LOCKED , HORN BLOWS, WIPERS AND FLUID RUN. AND NOW THE CAR WONT START AT ALL. UNHOOKED THE BATTERY TERMINAL AND HOOKED IT BACK UP, DOORS ALL LOCK WITH KEYS INSIDE. THERE WAS A RECALL ON 2007 NITROS FOR THE SAME REASONS. WHY WONT THEY FIX THE 2008 MODELS AS WELL. THERE REALLY NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2008 dodge Nitro?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 179 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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