Liftgate ajar switch issue on Dodge Nitro

Problem overview

The courtesy lights and liftgate ajar light may illuminate intermittently. Our technicians tell us that switching the wires at the liftgate ajar switch connector will correct this condition.

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Dodge Nitro vehicles with this problem

5 model years affected

Average mileage: 99,920 miles

(10,100 - 321,000)

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Submitted by Vehicle Owner · Apr 1, 2025

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