Used 2011 Dodge Nitro Consumer Reviews
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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE MY NITRO
Nosila, 08/06/2020
2011 Dodge Nitro Shock 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have owned two 2011 Nitros, one from new and one from used. My first was a 3.7 with no bells and whistles. My 2nd is a 4.0 Shock that I bought used with 29k miles on it in 2014, now has 110k. I have had none of the issues with either of mine that others have had. Although I work for an independent repair shop and my hubby is a Dodge/Chrysler Tech, as with any vehicle, they have to be maintained and rust is NEVER a good thing! I have replaced my timing belt, water pump, spark plugs and flushed my cooling system all done because of mileage and recommended. I keep my oil changed every 4k miles and rotate every other oil change. My baby has been paid for 3 years now and I have no intentions of going into any car payments or getting rid of my Nitro. Really hate they stopped making them..
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Great SUV
Chris, 06/29/2020
2011 Dodge Nitro SE Fleet 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
My family bought a used SE 4x4 edition of this Nitro and we haven't had issues like quite a few of the other reviews. When we purchased the Nitro, it had 26000 miles and we are at 102000 and it is still running strong. I am a mechanic as well so if you take care of it, it will last. We have driven it several times between California and Missouri, once from California to North Carolina and finally from North Carolina to Florida.....NO ISSUES! It was also my daily driver. The only con I guess would be the small cabin but it also has plenty of storage in the back. It towed a 17ft hydrasport boat with no issues and never had a problem backing down a boat ramp. Gas mileage was 13-17mpg which isn't that bad compared to large SUVs of the same year. I appreciate the truck like handling and suspension since it is very responsive and you actually feel the road.
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Looks Great But Look Elsewhere
hu5k3y, 02/23/2011
2011 Dodge Nitro Heat 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
It has a sharp body with aggressive lines but that is where the great qualities end. It has the potential to be a great light SUV with it's size, sharp turning radius, and rear-end that refuses to loose grip but thats where the good qualities end. To create a light SUV dodge has made the front and back seats very compact so its far from roomy. The Nitro's suspension transfers most every bump in the road to the passengers but doesn't have body roll like some SUV's. As the driver you feel unattached to the Nitro with the vague steering and throttle response. Fuel mileage is also a problem since its no better than it's larger Dodge counterparts. In review, light SUV with no real feel or perks.
Good SUV
John.R, 01/14/2021
2011 Dodge Nitro SE Fleet 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought it used with 102,000 miles, ride is good, very comfortable seats, steering is very precise and handles well. 3.7 liter is very responsive. Overall very pleased with the Nitro and hope to get 5 years or longer with it.
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What an absolute TURD!
James McCarthy, 11/28/2018
2011 Dodge Nitro SE Fleet 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
In 2016 I made the monumental mistake of handing over $9,000 for a 2011 Dodge Nitro with 116,000 miles on it. The mileage should have had me running for cover but everyone said, "Miles don't matter on these new cars." Oh but they do. I left the lot with a new exhaust, new tires, and a fresh inspection sticker, all very exciting. Before I even got home I noticed the driver's side window would only go up if you jiggled the button. This continued on from that day on. The radio went out about 5 miles up the road. No explanation, just a shorting out crackling sound and off it went. The radio came back on later and this was the way it went to this day. I tried everything, called everywhere, there was no fix. I posted a YouTube video entitled, "How To Fix The Radio In A Dodge Nitro" and it is simply me punching the dash until it comes back on. The video has almost 9,000 views in 2 years. I am assuming I am not the only one with this issue? The air conditioner has never once worked, but my salesman said, "It is almost winter you won't need that anyway." Wow, what an excellent point. (Eye roll.) The switch for hot and cold didn't work right and I froze for two nights until I got it to switch over, and I left it on hot year round for fear it wouldn't switch back again. That was fun in summer. I replaced the water pump about 7 months in. 2 months ago I enjoyed dumping another $1,100 into it for a new oil pan and transmission pan, both which had rusted through and were leaking all over hell. Last week I had no heat, and after dropping it off at the dealer they called to tell me suddenly the starter was bad and that would be $285 before they could even look at the heat issue. Yeah nah, I said that's a wrap and had it towed home where now I will probably plant flowers in it this Spring or use it as a "She Shed." I close with this, for your sake, your family's sake, the sake of your bank account, and for God's sake, never, ever, EVER buy one of these colossal pieces [non-permissible content removed].
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