Dodge is a part of the Fiat Chrysler group which is basically known for sports and cool cars. The Nitro is a compact SUV, which gives a look of SUVs from Jeep. The car is great in terms of performance, and average regarding reliability.
Overview
The car has been discontinued since 2012, but it is still a great car to buy due to its great performance and looks. It is present in two powertrains including a 3.7 L engine and a 4.0 L engine. A 6-speed manual transmission system is standard, and there’s also an option of 4WD.
Reliability
Reliability is a crucial factor before buying any car. The reliability aspect has been pretty good in the Dodge cars in the last few years. They have rated with 3.5 out of 5.0 rating, and ranked 19th out of 32 car brands, in terms of reliability. The Nitro is also just an average reliability car with its reliability rating of 2.0 out of 5.0 by J.D Power.
Safety
Safety is also a great selling point of the Dodge cars. Dodge cars are often crash-tested by IIHS and NHTSA. The Nitro has also been tested by IIHS, and they have been rated with a Good rating by IIHS. The car also has many other safety features like airbags, Disc brakes, electronic stability control, etc.
Depreciation rate
The depreciation rate is also useful in judging the reliability of a car. Dodge has had a decent experience in terms of depreciation rates. However, the Nitro is an old car, it still sells off nicely.
Maintenance and repairing
Maintenance cost is one of the biggest factors in determining the reliability of a car. Dodge is usually slightly high in maintenance as compared to other cars with its average annual maintenance cost of $634. Dodge Nitro has maintenance and repairing of $582, which is still lower than Dodge’s average maintenance cost.
FAQ
Is Dodge Nitro a Front-Wheel-Drive, Rear-Wheel-Drive or All-Wheel-Drive car?
The Dodge Nitro is a Four Wheel Drive car.
How many seats are in the Dodge Nitro?
The Dodge Nitro is a car with 5 seats. The EPA Classification for this car is: 4WD Sport Utility
What is the horsepower in a Dodge Nitro and does it have a turbo?
The Dodge Nitro has 260 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque. The engine is a Gas V6 with a displacement of 4.0L/ The fuel system is: Electronic Fuel Injection.
What type of wheels does it have?
Dodge Nitro has 20 x 7.5 inch Aluminum Front Wheels and 20 x 7.5 inch Aluminum Rear Wheels.
What is the main problems with a Dodge Nitro?
When discussing common problems with the Dodge Nitro 2007, 2008, and 2007 models, electrical issues will be brought up. Owners of these years complained about an illuminated battery light, a random blowing horn, and water-sprinkling wipers.