# \#nitro **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/nitro/8725.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Replace Transmission or buy another car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-transmission-or-buy-another-car/178700)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2021, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-transmission-or-buy-another-car/178700 "2021-08-17T23:49:17Z")
2007 Dodge Nitro, 193 K. Tranny went out. My brother needs 4WD for beach work (not AWD). Car very well maintained, almost no rust, no detectable oil use between 4K oil changes. Looks like a rebuilt tranny would be abo… --- ## [2011 Dodge Nitro AC won’t shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-nitro-ac-won-t-shut-off/166642)
**Author:** [@Rlynell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rlynell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-nitro-ac-won-t-shut-off/166642 "2020-07-01T21:37:19Z")
A/c will not shut off are turn down --- ## [Why does my car do this periodically?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-car-do-this-periodically/151466)
**Author:** [@leticiarioss\_150772](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leticiarioss_150772)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-car-do-this-periodically/151466 "2019-10-27T05:19:24Z")
Ok so my car does this when starting it up. It has done this maybe 2 times this week, but has been going on longer. I went to oreillys and they said the alternator, battery & starter are good. Any ideas? I have a 2011 do… --- ## [2008 Dodge Nitro starter won’t engage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-nitro-starter-won-t-engage/142294)
**Author:** [@FrankStull](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankStull)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-nitro-starter-won-t-engage/142294 "2019-06-15T12:47:54Z")
try to start, backup camera comes on and starter will not engage tried in park and all other ranges, it is like there is no starter. --- ## [2007 Dodge Nitro grinding noise on hard turn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-nitro-grinding-noise-on-hard-turn/116773)
**Author:** [@Leabman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leabman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2018, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-nitro-grinding-noise-on-hard-turn/116773 "2018-09-06T03:20:19Z")
I have a 2007 Dodge Nitro 3.7L, 6-speed manual. When I go into a hard right turn, like on a highway ramp, I hear a loud rubbing/grinding noise. When I straighten out on the highway, the noise slowly fades until it is gon… --- ## [2008 Dodge Nitro flashing check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-nitro-flashing-check-engine-light/118133)
**Author:** [@tiffany51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tiffany51)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-nitro-flashing-check-engine-light/118133 "2018-05-27T16:37:15Z")
my engine lights dings flashes then stays on then dings flashes n stays on --- ## [Crumple zones partially collapsed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crumple-zones-partially-collapsed/107773)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crumple-zones-partially-collapsed/107773 "2017-09-14T02:38:34Z")
My brother has an accident in his 07 nitro. Body shop estimate is large compared with cash value of car. He is considering doing minimal functional repair (eg headlight) and driving it. Body man had told him that a cru… --- ## [Emergency Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emergency-brakes/69818)
**Author:** [@ARAY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ARAY)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emergency-brakes/69818 "2011-12-07T04:10:51Z")
When parking on an incline, say my driveway which is pretty steep, I engage my emergency brake. When I release the brake I get a creaking noise as I put it in reverse to back out of the driveway. Two questions is using t… --- ## [Brake lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights/63201)
**Author:** [@mealrat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mealrat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights/63201 "2011-03-31T01:54:11Z")
I have a 2007 Dodge nitro and the brake lights are out replaced 4057k bulbs with 4057 and no lights but the third brake light works fine. --- ## [Annoying sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/annoying-sound/61430)
**Author:** [@Nitro8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nitro8)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2011, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/annoying-sound/61430 "2011-02-17T15:40:53Z")
hi i have a grinding sound comes from the front of my car when the speed reaches 60 miles,what can cause this sound.also i have a poping sound when putting the gear in reverse is that related? thanks --- ## [Whistling noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whistling-noise/46525)
**Author:** [@copmanjoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/copmanjoe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2010, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whistling-noise/46525 "2010-03-23T18:17:35Z")
whistling noise when accelerating from a stop and increase in a knocking noise when accelerating from a stop when vehicle is warmed up on both problems. --- ## [4 Wheel Drive Ruined by Worn Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-wheel-drive-ruined-by-worn-tires/46374)
**Author:** [@joebitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joebitt)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2010, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-wheel-drive-ruined-by-worn-tires/46374 "2010-03-22T19:25:36Z")
I have a '07 Dodge Nitro that I have recently purchased. The tires in back were more worn than the tires in front when I purchased them. Obviously, the previous owner has not rotated the tires. I took my Nitro into a Goo…