This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
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 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.
One day the airbag light started cutting on and off and then the horn started blowing randomly without being touched or even without even being in the vehicle with the car turned off. Took it to a mechanic and they have no clue what-??s wrong.
2010 Dodge Nitro. Consumer writes in regards to front seat active head restraint safety recall. The consumer stated the steering wheel had 3 small holes where the emblem should be. The dealer was contacted and did not know when a fix would be available.
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 (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.
While driving down the road, my headrest malfunctioned and unexpectedly deployed. The vehicle was not hit, nor has it ever been. The vehicle was in motion on a city street, slowing down to approach a stoplight.
- Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Airbag-dash light keeps coming on and shutting off. Went online and found several forums with several people that have the some issue. Issue started when going over a street hump.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. While driving approximately 15 mph, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 86,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. While the contact's vehicle was at a stop light, it was rear ended by another vehicle. As a result, the contact struck the preceding vehicle. The contact stated that the air bag in the headrest of the driver and passenger seats had a delayed deployment. The passenger seat was unoccupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the rear and front bumpers were replaced. The contact stated that the driver of the vehicle received a concussion and needed medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 05/11/16
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that an abnormal noise emitted from under the vehicle and burning fumes entered the cabin. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the heat shield fractured without warning and rubbed against the driveshaft causing damages. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V121000 (air bags, power train, structure). The VIN was not available. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was to schedule an appointment to inspect and diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
2010 Dodge Nitro. Consumer writes in regards to no air bag deployment after several vehicle accidents. The consumer stated the accidents were caused by him loosing control of the vehicle, during inclement weather. The vehicle was severely damaged.
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- Washington, DC, USA