Dodge Nitro
- Reliability
- Repair Histories
- Extended Warranty
- MSRP and Invoice Prices
- Price Comparisons
- Dealer Price Quotes
- Real-World Fuel Economy
- Why (Not) This Car? (reviews)
- Forums
- Tire Reviews
- Specifications
- Features
Dodge Nitro Reliability
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Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Dodge Nitro rather than another vehicle? TrueDelta will be providing this information in the form of "times in the shop" and, later, "lemon-odds" stats in addition to problem rates.
To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Dodge Nitro--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data will receive free access to the site's reliability information. Find out the details.
Dodge Nitro Repair Histories
To supplement our Vehicle Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Dodge Nitro repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.
Individual responses to both tbe Vehicle Reliability Survey and the Vehicle Repair History Survey are posted here:
Dodge Nitro Extended Warranty
Warranty Direct
Concerned about the Dodge Nitro's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.
Yes, this works out to about $250 per contract. Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.
Be aware that, like many extended warranty providers, Warranty Direct does not pay for diagnostic charges and will only pay up to the "usual and customary" amount of labor, about $85/hour.
If you are unsure about the Dodge Nitro's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.
Dodge Nitro MSRP and Invoice Prices
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Dodge Nitro Price Comparisons
Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Dodge Nitro. Price the Dodge Nitro.
| Year | Body | Trim | MSRP | Invoice | Dest. | Rbt. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4-door SUV | SXT | 19,595 | 18,431 | 660 | 750 |
| SLT | 23,005 | 21,535 | 660 | 750 | ||
| R/T | 26,835 | 24,989 | 695 | 1,250 |
Dodge Nitro Price Comparisons
Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Dodge Nitro and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Dodge Nitro price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.
If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Dodge Nitro.
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Dodge Nitro Dealer Price Quotes
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For dealer price quotes in fewer clicks, select the make and model in the box to the right (via Autos.com, owned by CarsDirect).
Dealer price quotes
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Dodge Nitro Fuel Economy
Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Dodge Nitro's real-world fuel economy.
In response, TrueDelta began collecting fuel economy data from owners of the Dodge Nitro, with the intent of providing real-world fuel economy estimates customized to how and where you drive.
Dodge Nitro Real-World Fuel Economy
Note: TrueDelta hasn't been collecting this data for long, so there are often just a few results in raw form.
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Why (Not) the Dodge Nitro? (reviews)
For car buyers' reasons for buying a Nitro--or not--click here.
Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions,
where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.
Michael's most recent Dodge Nitro review.
Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.
Dodge Nitro Forums (TrueDelta partners)
For discussions of the Nitro by owners, visit:
Dodge-Nitro.com -- Dodge Nitro forum
allpar.com -- Dodge forums and information resource
Dodge Nitro Tire Reviews
The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Dodge Nitro tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Dodge Nitro--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.
The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.
2008 Dodge Nitro Specifications
| Body | 4-door SUV |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 108.8 |
| Length | 178.9 |
| Width | 73.1 |
| Height | 69.9 |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.5 |
| R1 Headroom | 40.6 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 57.2 |
| R1 Hip Room | 56.8 |
| R1 Legroom | 40.8 |
| R2 Headroom | 40.8 |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 56.4 |
| R2 Hip Room | 47.4 |
| R2 Legroom | 37.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.2 |
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2008 Dodge Nitro 4-door SUV
Complex Feature Availability
| Trim | SXT | SLT | R/T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-2v HP: 210@5200 TQ: 235@4000 | 3.7L V6 OHC-2v HP: 210@5200 TQ: 235@4000 | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v HP: 260@5200 TQ: 265@4000 |
| Optional Engine(s) | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v HP: 260@5200 TQ: 265@4000 | ||
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | |
| Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| 4WD, part-time | |||
| Standard Tires | 225/75R16 tires | 235/65R17 tires | 245/50R20 tires |
| Optional Tires | 235/65R17 tires | 245/50R20 tires | |
| Optional Audio | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers |
| Alpine audio system, 368W, 9 speakers (including a subwoofer) | Alpine audio system, 368W, 9 speakers (including a subwoofer) | ||
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