[Quiet Lunatic]

Hello all, I just picked up my 07 SLT 3.7L on Saturday. I have 300 miles on it so far. The one thing I cannot understand is why more people do not own this truck. I have been looking for a new truck for months and they all look alike. Exploder, pathfinder, jeep, escape etc.. Then my wife spotted a white truck on the road that looked like nothing else. She came home and told me about it. She thought it was a range rover or mercedes. We looked it up on the net, and found it was the nitro, the next day I test drove one and bought it. I love it so far. The price, the look, the features, the turning heads, unique design and fun to drive feeling are all there.

The first truck I test drove at the dealer had a very noticable vibration at around 45 and 65 mph. The dealer immediately put it into service. I wound up taking another one on the lot that did not vibrate at all. What worried me was that 4 people (me, wife, salesman, parts guy) all drove it and felt the shake but the mechanic in the service dept said he did not notice anything wrong. Denial?

I read many of the stories here about the vibration and trans issues. I havent noticed anything yet on my truck but I am concerned. Are the vibration/transmission problems inevitable on every 4 speed nitro or does has it affected just a few units? What about the stuck throttle and all that? Are there symptons I should look out for? MY production date is 1/07

Thanks in advance for the replys...

 

[dk1677]

Welcome Monk! Glad that you joined us! You should be ok I think that the problems were with the early models made in 06 , you can do a vin check at the Dodge web site to see if yours is affected . Mine was made 2/07 and I have had none of those problems. Enjoy your new ride and the forum ! there are lots of resources here and tech help too! :Racing:

 

[DocNitro]

Welcome Monk to the best Nitro forum on the PlaNet!!! I'm sure you're gonna find all kinds of info here about your new ride. There are quite a few mods and "How to" write ups. Have you thought about anything you want to add or change yet? I see you did pick the best color too . Enjoy ...:Racing:

 

[Quiet Lunatic]

I wouldnt change a thing, not yet at least...thanks for the warm welcome

 

[Waldorf]

welcome to the forum Monk,
I hope you are not like your nickname suggests and sequestered away from society! Enjoy the forum, participate in the conversations and learn a lot about your Nitro....I know, I learn new stuff constantly!

Post some pics when you get a chance. :Racing:

 

[adot45]

Welcome

Welcome to the forum monk. Lots of good information to learn about your Nitro here...and lots of nice looking mods you can do too. You are off to a great start with your color selection.

 

[MeanGirl]

hey monk, welcome and congrats on purchasing the best color.....and another one to the dark side....lol

 

[Quiet Lunatic]

Hey there Monk. Welcome to the forum...
There are some great Nitro's in N.C, Check out KenCary and 2KoolRT in the gallery section. They both have sweet Nitro's.

 

[Quiet Lunatic]

My nickname is monk because my wife says I "monk out" about things. for example see below....

I read many of the stories here about the vibrations and trans issues. I havent noticed anything yet on my truck but I am concerned. Are the vibration/transmission problems inevitable on every 4 speed nitro or does has it affected just a few units? What about the stuck throttle and all that? Are there symptons I should look out for? MY production date is 1/07

 

[dk1677]

My nickname is monk because my wife says I "monk out" about things. for example see below....

I read many of the stories here about the vibrations and trans issues. I havent noticed anything yet on my truck but I am concerned. Are the vibration/transmission problems inevitable on every 4 speed nitro or does has it affected just a few units? What about the stuck throttle and all that? Are there symptons I should look out for? MY production date is 1/07

Keep the wipes handy! I know I have gotten a little paranoid about all I read but I have about 6600 miles on mine and no real problems so far a bowed window trim has been the only thing to take it in for

 

[MeanGirl]

monk, you are in good company w/ me....I love the show monk and I tend to be alot on the "monk" side myself. hey DK would that be the sharona wipes, the natalie wipes or the ones sara silverman had when she was the crazed fan?....lol

 

[hectorio]

welcome to the forumz monk,what can i say about your color choice besides you the man.don't let the wife drive it or you never will again