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Re: problems with my 2007 dodge nitro [caliberchic]
by barbara22
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Jun 24, 2008 (6:25 am)
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Replying to: caliberchic (Jun 19, 2008 4:41 pm)
Well, the dealer flashed my Nitro computer to try and correct the "shudder".NOT!!!!
Just waiting for something else to happen!!
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- #120 of 139
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Re: problems with my 2007 dodge nitro [barbara22]
by gobuffs00
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Jul 10, 2008 (1:49 pm)
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Replying to: barbara22 (May 21, 2008 11:12 am)
The torque convertor is the cause of your shudder. The flash is to be done after the torque convertor in the transmsission is replaced. I am a dodge, chrysler, jeep tech so feel free to ask any other questions.
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- #121 of 139
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Re: trans shudder [rfloyd4]
by gobuffs00
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Jul 10, 2008 (1:53 pm)
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Replying to: rfloyd4 (Feb 06, 2007 10:30 am)
torque convertor replacement and a reflash of the pcm. Unfortunatley there have been a few cases where the torque convertor has to be replaced several times to get one that is good.
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- #122 of 139
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Re: problems with my 2007 dodge nitro [barbara22]
by gobuffs00
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Jul 10, 2008 (2:00 pm)
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Replying to: barbara22 (Jun 09, 2008 4:11 am)
I am a dodge tech and sometimes it takes more than one torque convertor replacement to fix the shudder problem. Our parts suppliers are not producing quality parts at this time. The flashing lights sounds like a problem in the instrument cluster which in itself is a module or in the front control module. any other questions I would be happy to help out with
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tell me what you think of the nitro
by stangluver67
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Jul 12, 2008 (6:18 pm)
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ok. i hope to own one of the 2007 dodge nitro 4dr suv 4wd soon and if anyone owns one please post a message and tell me what you think of it. thanx 
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Re: problems with my 2007 dodge nitro [gobuffs00]
by barbara22
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Jul 14, 2008 (5:54 am)
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Replying to: gobuffs00 (Jul 10, 2008 2:00 pm)
Thanks so much for your input on this situation. I have printed your responses and will be taking the copy to the dealership............hopefully they will listen to me and at least try replacing the torque converter...........will let you know!!
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- #125 of 139
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NITRO PCM & TIPM Problem
by 2fresh
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Aug 21, 2008 (11:16 am)
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I have a 2007 Nitro SLT. It has shut off on me several times, even on the highway going 65 plus. There was a recall on the truck, I took it last year 08/07 to have the recall performed. The NITRO shut off on me again a few days ago, it is in the shop again. I really fear for my safety. Finally, the repair shop calls me and tells me I need a Flashupdate to my TIPM & PCM and are asking that I pay a 100 dect. for this. Are they serious? I said this is the same reason why it was in the shop last year and you are making me pay for something that was never fixed. What should I do, I don't feel safe. My truck has cut off on me at least 7 times on the road. I will never get a DODGE again.
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luvmyNitro
by luvmynitro
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Oct 26, 2008 (4:31 pm)
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bought my Nitro in August 2007 and LOVE IT!!!! Had a smaller SUV that had a new engine put in and after that the car died repeatedly. Spent 2 months in the shop, they couldn't find what was wrong. Traded it in after they declared nothing was wrong with it. My Nitro runs smooth, handles great in the snow, has plenty of space and is a comfy ride for anyone inside. Better on gas mileage than any of the other SUVs I've owned. Sorry to hear about anyone having problems. I certainly had my share over the 2 years prior to my Nitro purchase.
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Re: problems with my 2007 dodge nitro [petergibbons]
by pmcarsella
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Jan 21, 2009 (6:14 pm)
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Replying to: petergibbons (Jun 18, 2008 11:47 am)
I bought a brand new one last July and after a month I noticed the paint chipping. Now I have rust spots on the rear door and paint blisters on the hood. Also sometimes driving all the dash lights go crazy,then my tire low light came on and said I had 19 pounds of pressure, so I got out and there was nothing wrong with my tire, once my rear window stuck and wouldnt go up or down. I've had alot of issuses with it. Has any one else?
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Re: problems with my 2007 dodge nitro [pmcarsella]
by barbara22
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Jan 22, 2009 (7:53 am)
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Replying to: pmcarsella (Jan 21, 2009 6:14 pm)
I have had the same problems with the dash lights going crazy, and my tire low light has come on many times, but nothing wrong with tire pressure. The dealership has flashed the computer 4 times for the dash light problem, but it still does it periodically. I have a shudder between 40-45 miles per hour especially when pulling a hill.....but the dealership can't find a problem....say maybe it is the tork converter...but of course, have not offered to replace it......I have decided I will drive this thing until the wheels fall off ( which could be any day now!!!!!). I will never purchase Nitro again......I had a Dodge Durango before the nitro and I loved it!!Still haven't figured out why I traded for this "haunted" Nitro..........Oh yeah, had to have the luggage racks replaced due to them cracking.....also the drivers seat sort of fell apart and had to have it replaced..............last week!! I have had this car since August 2007, have 30,000 miles on it and it seems to be in the garage every 3-5 thousand miles......It just doesn't seem to me that the Chrysler Corporation wants to admit to any problems with the Nitros......
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