Used 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
Nice little tank in the winter
I owned a 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat for 5 years. Handled great in the winter (after you learned the hard way that it was light in the rear). Beefy and rugged. Loved it but sadly things started to go wrong, one after the other. Blower motor, radiator, heater, alternator, transmission line leak. Took on water when it rained and no one could figure out why. Traded it when the transmission started slipping.
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Looks Great But Look Elsewhere
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.
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Wasn't sure about the Nitro but...
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.
Classy
I purchased it used w/ 18,000 plus miles on it. I've had a lot of people give me compliments on it and I keep it garage kept! The previous owner must have been cheap because they didn't get blue tooth or phone connect. In all, I love the vehicle, paid it off, and on have 72,584 miles on it.
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