Used 2009 Dodge Nitro Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 Nitro, so we've included reviews for other years of the Nitro since its last redesign.
Best Car I have ever owned.
Jay Macke, 09/24/2010
2008 Dodge Nitro SLT 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
My 2008 Nitro is the best car I have ever had. It is a company vehicle and the reliability and performance have been outstanding. I have 98,000 miles on the car and the only maintaince I have had to do is the scheduled oil changes. Still has original brakes and tires. The ride and handling are excellent. Wonderful car. I will purchase another one in 2011.
First 3 months OCT - DEC 09
SilentWarrior, 12/10/2009
2009 Dodge Nitro SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
B+ Sweet SUV! Love it! High ride. Not sluggish as others have said, when cornering the computer protects vehicle from over acceleration. Can override w/EVP off. I DON'T RECOMMEND THIS! Runs fast off line for 4000 lbs V6. R/T has even better performance. Best mileage w/ cruise control (highway 27 mpg). Rear seats nice & roomy, however exiting vehicle is awkward, especially for children < 10 (due to height of vehicle and far forward short floor). Front leg room is a little narrow. Has interior wind buffeting if only rear window down. Warms up quickly for heat/defrost (~10 min. at 10F). Cat Back exhaust makes vehicle 'growl'. Turn off 4WD before tight turns like parking in mall.
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4.0 liter V6--R/T version
Petros, 12/07/2007
2008 Dodge Nitro SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I tested both the 3.7 and the 4 liter engines and found that the 4 liter was a rocketship compared to the 3.7 engine. I purchased the 4 liter. The R/T package will also get you 20 inch wheels and a sports turned suspension. The R/T version handles as well as my Audi A4 in tight corners with this package and I am amazed at the quickness of this SUV. Very little lean. Fuel economy is rated at 21 miles per gallon and with only 350 miles, I am getting 18.2mpg. The interior fits my style and is very confortable. The slide and go storage is great for anyone with a sore back getting items out of the rear end. Built in GPS, subwoofer, bluetooth and 20 gig hard drive with Ipod plug in. I am happy.
08 Nitro
Shawn&Angel, 12/23/2007
2008 Dodge Nitro SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
My wife wanted a Jeep so I test drove everything they had and bought the Nitro instead, The reason I gave this such a good rating is based on its price compared to everything else in its category. It is not the fastest nor most powerful thing I test drove but it was 7000 less than the next competitor and had much better performance per dollar and was so much more fun to drive than the super soft inadequate feeling suspension on the grandma grocery getter Jeeps I drove.
Great Truck based SUV
Mike, 05/03/2019
2008 Dodge Nitro SXT 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
If you looking for something that's soft and refined you probably should look elsewhere. this is a tough strong roomy SUV that's built on a truck frame and rear wheel drive so it does drive more like a truck and a crossover or a car or front wheel drive SUVs. Everything else held up well in the vehicle and I'm quite pleased with its reliability. As far how it is held up some of the experts say that the plastic is terrible on the interior but it's actually held up better than a 2006 Subaru Forester that I have the interior is practically dry rotted and falling apart. I do like the Forester would you compare the two the Nitro is more comfortable
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