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  1. Dodge Nitro Mechanical Problems and Questions
    My 2008 has been dropping into limp mode and of you look the computer has P0717 as a pending code. The transmission is a MB 722.6. Does anyone have any information on what more diagnosis can be done other that pull the valve body and change the input shaft sensor?
  2. Dodge Nitro Performance Mods - Engine
    So I want better gas mileage among other things but this is about transmissions how hard would it to swap the 4spd auto to the 5spd auto What I think is change the tcm and trans maybe some mechanical stuff and your good would that work
  3. Dodge Nitro Mechanical Problems and Questions
    Hey guys, I recently had to have my truck towed. Here is what happened... I was coming to a stop light that was about to turn red. I slowed down, checked to make sure nobody was coming and went to make a right turn. When I hit the gas my transmission made a grinding noise and the truck...
  4. Dodge Nitro General Discussion
    So I got a late start getting my license, and my vehicle (30 years old) got a 2007 Nitro SXT, love it and really want to keep it for the next 3-5 years, problem is I'm paranoid about the Transmission and Engine, pretty much anything engine related costs $$$$ to fix, same if I had to buy a used...
  5. Dodge Nitro Electrical Problems and Questions
    my 2010 nitro 3.7 42rle tranny went into limp mode the check engine light came on and it stuck in second gear I scanned for codes and got p0882 (low tcm power input) and p0750 ( shift solenoid A bad ) please correct me if im wrong so If I were throwing just p0750 I would assume I need to...
  6. 2011 Dodge Nitro
    Heya, so I just bought a nice 2011 3.7 nitro heat 2wd with only 38k miles. It's been a fairly decent car but there are some things I am uneasy about. I feel like only those with experience can give me an idea on how to address the issues at the dealership. I have never owned a 4-speed or a dodge...
  7. Dodge Nitro Mechanical Problems and Questions
    2011 Heat 2WD 81k miles Tranny issues are possibility Been having electrical problems, so I replaced the battery because of corrosion hoping it was electrical. Main issue - Everything shifts fine, but when I shift into drive and press my foot on the gas it goes to about 5-10mph then jerks and...
  8. Dodge Nitro Mechanical Problems and Questions
    Hi All I’m new here and look forward to meeting some of you Having recently purchased a Dodge Nitro 2008 2.8 which has no transmission on arrival I purchased a replacement transmission and torque converter which is now installed it’s the Mercedes NAG1 different to the 3.7 and 4.0l...
  9. Newbie Check in!
    I have a 2007 Nitro that has less than 60k miles on it. Started to think about doing some upgrades so I thought I would check out the Forum. First upgrade I want to attack is the transmission. It seems to be weak for towing, not that I tow a lot but I do tow a show car from time to time behind...
  10. Dodge Nitro General Discussion
    Can anyone suggest an inexpensive diagnostic tool that will allow access to Transmission temperature? Is there an option below a Professional "Star Scan" system that will help me maintain tranny without the need to wait 2 weeks for a dealer appointment? I've also seen apps for the iphone using...
  11. Dodge Nitro Mechanical Problems and Questions
    Hi, My son purchased an 07 Nitro SLT, 160,000kms. We were driving down the street, when all of a sudden there was a whirring noise, we started to slow down, and then a loud bang. The drivetrain locked up solid and we skidded to a halt. Needed a tow truck, and dollies to get it home. Smoke...
  12. Dodge Nitro Mechanical Problems and Questions
    My 2007 SLT will intermittently (but for the most part) make a prominent but quick higher pitched scraping noise immediately prior to shifting up at cruising speed gears followed by a small to violent shutter throughout the vehicle. I had it in the dealership already but they couldn't replicate...
  13. Dealer Issues
    Car recently sent to local mechanic for transmission issues. Apparently, this mechanic doesn't do transmission work and outsourced the repair. Car is having problems and throwing the same error code as before the repair. Mechanic doesn't even know if transmission was replaced or rebuilt. All I'd...
  14. Dodge Nitro Mechanical Problems and Questions
    Hi, I need your help with a 2008 (2010 in paper) Dodge NitroCRD 2.8. The issue is that te engine seems to be in Degraded Mode, transmission cannot go beyond 100km/60mph because it cannot accelerate to more than 3000rpm. The engine check light is ON, Alarm is ON and scan tools getting only P0610...
  15. Dodge Nitro Performance Mods - Engine
    Hey folks im wondering if i have an intercooler or not. I don't have a tow package so logic points towards no. But im curious if its an integrated cooler/radiator or is a totally separate cooler. Either way i plan on adding a tow package and would like the insurance of keeping the tranny cool...
  16. Dodge Nitro Mechanical Problems and Questions
    New member here posing my first question, I love my nitro but it has been a real lately. I just dropped 3400$ on a brand new transmission, took 3 weeks to arrive and install (by a mechanic) I have had it back three days without any problems, all of the sudden very little acceleration power...
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