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Used 2011 Dodge Nitro Consumer Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
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3.13 out of 5 stars

Weaknessses in the Standard 3.7 L V6 4 Speed Auto

badger377, 06/22/2011
2011 Dodge Nitro Heat 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful

I recently rented a 2011 Dodge Nitro in a 10 day trip from Las Vegas and up into the mountains of Utah. The good - the car did not overheat, it was reasonbaly comfortable and roomy. Gas mileage was about what is rated. The bad includes the following: Under the load of two adults, two kids and two suitcases, the engine stuggled each time the air conditioning was turned on. The temperature conditions were between 70 - 100 F. Each time the AC unit was turned on under any load you would get a studdering similar to an alternator going out. I found thid quite annoying and would try the larger engine model before buying this. Try before you buy!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Nitro Glycerin

sjs63, 05/07/2011
2011 Dodge Nitro Shock 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful

Purchased March 2011, Put performance Chip and K&N filter and not only got much better Performance, but also a increase of over 5 MPG over 22-23 MPG on highway, was getting about 16 MPG. Handles great, tight suspension, can haul heavy payload with very little sway. I love it

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5 out of 5 stars

Love It

Jennifer S, 02/04/2021
2011 Dodge Nitro Shock 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I bought it 2020 and absolutely love my Nitro. It has 95,000 no complaints nothing wrong it runs perfect. You just need to keep up-to-date on oil changes and keep it serviced.

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3 out of 5 stars

Faults encountered!

Obie, 06/15/2023
2011 Dodge Nitro Detonator 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Vehicle performs most tasks well. Heater did not get very warm, Removed sand from System. Cruise shifts up and down on slightest grade. Doors only lock sometimes from door lock switch on drivers door.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Wasn't sure about the Nitro but...

evey1, 06/03/2011
2011 Dodge Nitro Heat 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
14 of 25 people found this review helpful

We purchased our Dodge Nitro December 2010. I read all of the reviews..poor performance but good reliability it said. After driving it for 6 months, I can say it is 100% reliable, excellent in the snow. I did not have a worry and made it to work in all of the snow. The interior isn't glamorous..could use a better design to match the exterior. Plenty of trunk space which I love having 2 kids. My husband talked me into buying this truck ..and I am pleasantly surprised..I love driving it.

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