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2009 Dodge Nitro consumer reviews

$22,240–$23,900 MSRP range
side view of 2009 Nitro Dodge
(15 reviews)
80% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.4
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Comfortable and reliable

The best wedding Anniversary gift I received from my husband cherry red Nitro dodge roomy slick. I received compliments from strangers friends and family. No regrets.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Car was just ok

Car handled good gas mileage wasn't as good as advertised. Vehicle seemed under powered for its size. The one issue I really had was two this. One- the doorway was too small. Now I am not a tall person only 5ft 10in and I could not sit into the without banging my head I had to put my head into the vehicle first before I sat down. The other issue I had was when you filled it with has it would over flow and spill gas all over the side of the car and all over the ground. The Morris were also either too small or not placed very well.

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

This car met all my needs until I family grew, very reliable vehicle both on the road and off. Would recommend this car to anyone, wish Dodge still made 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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Dodges aee great cars...

GREAT VEHICLE!!!! This truck is awesome. Love the way it looks. Im glad i dont see alot of these on the road where im from because i want to be the only one with this vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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overall fun to drive

Its been a great suv for our growing family. Fun to drive Tows way better than you would think. I have been able to squeeze 24 mpg out of it also.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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tranny lines cheap

the tranny lines are weak and exposed keep breaking and tranny is always leaking out over the driveway

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Very reliable. I love it!

Love the car. Would highly recommend it. Runs great! Best car ive ever had. It made me happy! Nothing wrong with it.

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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Very reliable. I love it!

This car met all of my needs, also it runs amazing. Its in great condition. Honestly its probably the best car ive had.

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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Used Nitro, now the family car.

I bought this Nitro used with 68k miles, now it has 102k miles. Did a throughout inspection when I first bought it and fixed what little it need it in the first year, has been faithful ever since. Good on gas, not the fastest out of the line but good solid driver. This vehicle must have been part of a fleet but is ours now.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • 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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In Love with my Nitro

As I shopped around for a used car I didn't really find anything that stood out. Until I found my Nitro. I read all the reviews, researched the vehicle and the competition and decided to buy the Nitro. I am so glad I did. The exterior styling may put some off but what I love is that it's so unique. As another reviewer stated people have no doubt that it's me when they see my car coming down the road. As for the knocks on the interior: I'm 6'01" and my kids are big as well. No issues AT ALL. I'll tell you this much: my kids, my wife and I would all much rather travel in the Nitro that my wife's Honda SUV. Too much plastic? I love the interior. It's not full of useless features and is well laid out, stylish and simple. Which I like. Performance? This thing is a beast. I live in Upstate New York and can speak to a vehicles worthiness in all weather conditions. The rear wheel drive alone is sufficient for the snow; the 4WD just makes it invincible. Reliability? I've done nothing but put gas in it and change the oil, and change out the 20" rims for 16" snows seasonally. Other than that this car has been as dependable as anything I've ever owned. Don't listen to all the "experts." How many times have you watched a movie and thoroughly enjoyed it, despite the reviews? Trust people that own these cars: They're awesome!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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