Used 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat SUV Review
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NITRO LOVE AFFAIR
slownomore, Cambridge, MN, 12/03/2011
2011 Dodge Nitro Heat 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
we have been with the nitro since our new 2008 sxt that we recently lost in a house fire.This was my wifes baby. I didnt think we could find a replacement and after looking at other suvs nothing filled the void like a 2011 nitro heat.we love the vehicle.When I get the chance to drive it I enjoy the way it handles and rides.For us the 3.7 has plenty of power.And living in MN the 4wd is … awesome in the winter.My wife loves to shop so the cargo space is great.With the rebates and incentives dodge was offering in november we got into the nitro under 20,000. A great deal for a 4wd suv
Love the heat!
gypzboyz, New York, NY, 03/13/2011
2011 Dodge Nitro Heat 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
I have had my Dodge Nitro Heat for three months and I could not be more happy I love that it looks like a Hummer and people look to see what it is love the ride very sporty for a 4000lb suv the 20" rims set it apart and the price could not be beat from any other suv I looked at all before I got the Heat.
I liked my Nitro a lot ... LIKED it a lot
northcoast19, North Canton, OH, 02/04/2015
2011 Dodge Nitro Heat 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
I bought a 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat 3.7 4x4 in January of 2011, and traded it in for a 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk in March of 2014. Over that time, I put $65,000 miles on the Nitro as I drove it extensively for work. I never had a single problem with the vehicle and never had it in the shop other than routine maintenance.
The Nitro was a cool SUV, but it was from a past decade. It … just felt like a vehicle designed in the 90's that they had stored away and rolled out in the 2000's. The shifting was horrendously rough to the point where it felt like I ran something over when it would shift during acceleration. There was no 4 wheel low, and the 20" rims on a 4x4 SUV was a joke.
Overall Love It!
Niecha G., Salt Lake City, UT, 03/09/2021
2011 Dodge Nitro Heat 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
I bought my 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat with 97K miles on it. I have had it for 4 years and it now sits at 147K miles and still drives great! I have had little to no issues with it. Besides traditional maintenance, I did replaced the battery my first year with it ($120), and recently switched out the intake air temperature sensor ($40). I also need to replace the master switch after a button … popped off ($25). All very minor, easy and low cost expenses. The only real issue I have currently is that the stereo will go silent, it still has power and will reflect the time and everything but no sound or sound control. It is the stock stereo so I can only assume it is due to old weathered wiring. Will hopefully be fixed once I replace the stereo. One other issue I am having is a fin on the ac fan is broken, so every once in a while it will hang and knock for a bit when I turn the ac on. But it always evens out and stops. Other than these, the interior has held up well, the exterior still looks great, you wouldn't think this car is 10 years old. The power in this thing is great! I have towed trailers with no issue or over heating, canyon drives are a breeze. And being able to switch between 2 wheel and 4 wheel drive has been fantastic! Very handy, and helps me feel secure, especially driving around with my small children in bad weather. I am overall so so happy with this car!
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Considerable towing capacity, brawny image.
- Con:Subpar gas mileage
- Con:lackluster acceleration with either engine
- Con:chintzy interior
- Con:vague steering and trucklike handling.
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