2008 Dodge Nitro
2008

Dodge
Nitro

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210 hp @ 5200 rpm
Horsepower
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Drivetrain

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Performance

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Comfort

Comfort

Interior Space

Interior Space

Exterior Design

Exterior Design

Performance

Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency

210 hp
Horsepower
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Torque
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Drivetrain
6-speed
Transmission
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Efficient

Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy

Fuel Typeregular unleaded
Combined Efficiency18 MPG

Interior

Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality

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Cargo
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Front Legroom
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Rear Legroom
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2008 Dodge Nitro interior CC
2008 Dodge Nitro interior G

Climate Control

Convenience

Seating

Technology

Advanced connectivity and intelligent features

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Safety

Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers

Airbags

Stability

Monitoring

Security

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Dimensions

Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style

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Colors

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Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat
#A92C1E
Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
#989C9E
Stone White Clearcoat
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Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat
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Sunburst Orange Pearlcoat
#CA2509
Light Graystone Pearlcoat
#B9AF9C
Modern Blue Pearlcoat
#2E2D3B
Electric Blue Pearlcoat
#0017B2

Trim Levels

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Safety Reports

390 complaints reported to NHTSA

390
Total Reports
17
Crashes
17
Injuries
12
Fires

Most Common Issues

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
196
FUEL SYSTEM
66
GASOLINE
66
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
46
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
38
VISIBILITY/WIPER
37

Recent Reports

ODI #11684228
Aug 31, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TIPM system and/or electrical system failure. Right turn signal intermittently works when it wants to. Door locks from the inside at random or will not lock at all when using the master lock button. Now car will not start or turn over at all. Zero sound comes from he vehicle while turning the key. Commonly known problem with other Dodge Nitros and nothing being done about it. A recall needs to happen or at the very least acknowledgement from Dodge.
Incident: Aug 1, 2025VIN: 1D8GU58K18W***
ODI #11668376
Jun 21, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I had just entered Gene Snyder Expressway going west when my throttle light started flashing and I lost gas pressure and it started going down fast and then it shut off and right in the middle of rush-hour traffic and it’s 65 mph on the expressway and People as usual go around 80 mph and I just entered and almost got slammed in the rear but luckily I got off the highway in time. I still have not been able to turn my truck over at all. It is in the throttle electrical system, which is currently being checked out as we speak but it’s spit out two codes. One was PO633 and one was P2 112.
Incident: Jun 13, 2025VIN: 1D8GU28K38W***
ODI #11582661
Apr 12, 2024
STEERINGWHEELSSERVICE BRAKES
ESP BAS LIGHTS (APPEARED AFTER). AS I WAS DRIVING, THE CAR FELT LIKE IT HIT A BRICK WALL EVEN THOUGH IT DIDNT, IT SLAMMED ME INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AND THEN CONTINUED DRIVING. AT THAT POINT, THE ESP BAS LIGHT CAME ON. HAVE ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT DODGE OR CHRYSLER BY PHONE WITH NO CHANCE AT REACHING A PERSON CAUSE OF ROBOTIC ANSWERING SERVICES.
Incident: Apr 5, 2024VIN: 1D8GU58K48W***
ODI #11573484
Feb 22, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUNKNOWN OR OTHER
TIPM connectors melted. Ground wires melted.
Incident: Dec 16, 2023VIN: 1D8GU58K28W***
ODI #11550908
Oct 19, 2023
POWER TRAINELECTRICAL SYSTEMENGINE
The vehicle throws the abs, esp,break and traction control lights and then while driving completely at random then turns off WHILE DRIVING!!!! which can cause an accident (I and my daughter are lucky to be alive) this is not ok the vehicle drives fine then at random throws those lights and shuts off after restarting it the check engine light comes on and says the transmission shift solenoid b is malfunction and the vehicle wouldn't shift properly. Luckily I had my code reader I. The car with me I cleared the code and now the car drives fine until this happens again I'm scared to drive it this is dangerous their's no warning. I drive on the highway everyday their's no warning it happens at random 2 times I've been lucky. No codes came up driving after clearing it and the car drives fine now but it's happened 2 times while driving this is extremely dangerous and I don't know what to do because with the codes gone the issues are gone but they randomly all the lights mentioned above come on and then the car shuts off with no warning then when you restart it it throws a different code for a different problem the first time was a low voltage code I cleared it and even Tho my battery tested good I replaced it and two days later the same issue and a different code
Incident: Oct 19, 2023VIN: 1D8GU28K08W***
ODI #11535132
Jul 28, 2023
STEERINGPOWER TRAIN
Power steering locks up, power steering fluid not helping. Looks like oil mixed in with the coolant. Car smoking and overheating
Incident: Jul 28, 2023VIN: 1D8GU28K18W***
ODI #11530049
Jul 3, 2023
Crash1 injured
AIR BAGS
2008 Dodge nitro in a collision going between 35 and 45 miles per hour had a major rear end accident. Police paramedics and fire came on scene. The air bags never deployed. This vehicle was taken for the air bags emblem recall in 2022. The vehicle should have air bags that deploy.
Incident: Jul 2, 2023VIN: 1D8GU58608W***
ODI #11528798
Jun 26, 2023
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Was driving tipm caught fire Now insurance telling me moisture and corrosion
Incident: Jun 12, 2023VIN: 1D8GU58658W***

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.

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