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KNOWN FAULTS · Dodge

Dodge Nitro 3.7 V6 common problems.

2007–2011 · Petrol

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

2 known faults with sources

Applies if: Only model-year 2010 cars in the campaign; confirm by VIN.

Malformed or missing brake part (2010 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep)Suspension and steering
Engine / equipment
Model-year 2010 Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger and Nitro, Jeep Cherokee (KK), Commander and Grand Cherokee
Period mentioned
Model year 2010
Symptoms
Brake failure without warning, with a risk of a crash.
Possible cause described
A brake-system part was fitted malformed or was missing (found at the Toledo North plant in November 2009). Chrysler recalled 24,177 vehicles, mostly Dodge Ram, plus the 2010 models listed.
Check for the garage
Check by VIN whether the car was in the campaign and whether it was done.
Cost cited in the source
Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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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.

Sources from the original database

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