KNOWN FAULTS · Dodge

Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD common problems.

2007–2011 · Diesel

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

2 known faults with sources

EGR, turbo and timing belt on the 2.8 CRD (VM Motori)Engine

Engine / equipment: 2.8 CRD by VM Motori: Jeep Cherokee, Wrangler, Chrysler Voyager, Dodge Nitro and Lancia Voyager
Period mentioned: 2001–2018
Symptoms: Hesitation, smoke and loss of power from the EGR or particulate filter; a failing turbo or intercooler; if the timing belt breaks, serious damage (interference engine).
Possible cause described: The block is considered robust: problems usually come from the ancillaries (turbo, intercooler and emissions equipment, especially the EGR valve). Owners point out that the timing belt is expensive and must be changed on time (about 160,000 km).
Check for the garage: Check when the belt was changed; read the EGR and filter codes; check the turbo and intercooler pipes.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Engine mounts and starting on the Dodge NitroEngine

Engine / equipment: Dodge Nitro (3.7 V6 and 2.8 CRD)
Period mentioned: 2007–2011
Symptoms: A broken engine mount at about 40,000 km and four years (with a long wait for the part); on the 2.8 diesel, starting problems not cured by replacing injectors and crank and camshaft sensors.
Possible cause described: Reader cases collected by Honest John; the importer did not contribute to the mount repair.
Check for the garage: Listen for knocks when accelerating and braking; check the mounts.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.