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2008 Dodge Nitro consumer reviews

$20,320–$21,980 MSRP range
side view of 2008 Nitro Dodge
(47 reviews)
78% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.1
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 3.9
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.1
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Love my Nitro

Had the car for 15 years with no problems. It's still like new with 18K miles on the odometer.It should last my whole life. thanks

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Don't buy this 2008 Dodge Nitro

Over heating,no heat in the winter oil usage no matter how often I change the oil it's still not enough after a few weeks the starter never starts up it's over heats, shuts down worst used car ever tons of bad reviews never should have purchased this lemon windows jams or don't open,window shattered because of defective window pieces inside the door, heating system has meltting substances that cause the line that feed the Hester to clog up the engine shuts down down every other day since I purchased this used car has been nightmare the cost of the driver's side window and door mechanism cost me $680 to repair,we've change battery terminals, alternator,change the oil several times there way to many bad reviews to name them but here's a lidt above of what I am having to replace in five shorts months it's been driven 2 months and those two months was probs please don't buy this car don't waste ur hard earm money there should be a huge lawsuit then there a recall on air bags,and the window defects

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Current owner

Bought this car used about 5 years ago, has 169k miles to date and continues to run strong. It’s had the usual tune ups, replacement of parts, etc., and is only 30k miles from hitting the 200k mark.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Well cared for SUV!

Roomy SUV that has had its routine maintenance all the years I've owned it. Expanding our family, so need a 3rd row otherwise we'd keep it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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nice for the price

good on and off road. easy to get through the woods. keeps me from walking too far. also good on the main roads and gets you through the snow.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I got a lemon

I have a 2008 nitro bought used 82000 miles. Ive had nothing but trouble one after the other. Read reviews was excited to get it. I got a lemon. Id return it today if i could

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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What have I done???

Got this SUV because I needed a 4X4 for winter driving and this is what I could get. Not as limber as I used to be, so I hit my head getting in, every time. I want to kill the guy that designed this. The seats are too high and not adjustable. So I hit my head. The key fob stopped working so I put in a new battery. It still doesn't work, and I can't get into my car. Now, what?????

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Can be better

I wish they would just take care of the minor problem that's all I want I would be a very happy camper thank u very much

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Amazing smooth vehicle

This vehicle is what I was looking for to carry all my fishing stuff my boat even my golf clubs so yes there is allot of room in them, even better it has a sunroof touchscreen and a DVD player

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this place

They sell quality vehicles for the $$$$$ these guys make it work with the finances I had down ....... would refer Everyond to do business with them

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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