2010 Dodge Nitro consumer reviews

The best way to describe the Dodge Nitro is a Butch Caravan, the engine and transmission feel like a minivan the 4.0 V6 gets the job done but it doesn't sound particularly good it's that very annoying V6 pitch the transmission is very slow to respond and wants to keep it in the highest gear possible it makes the 260HP V6 feel like an NA 4 Cylinder unless your full throttle, That being said the engine and transmission do work and the engine isn't that bad reliability wise the 4x4 works great and the brakes are perfectly adequate, 16 city 22 Highway fine for a V6 of this Era. The interior quality is fine it's nothing to write home about but it's not so cheap it will break when touched the front seats are comfortable and the radio is not bad, rear seats look the same to the front but are cheaper usually the seats are folded down and it can store lots of stuff. One highlight coming from Modern E-pass vehicles is the hydraulic steering it feels like a truck in a small chassis however the ride quality is terrible driving this on less than perfect roads would make you believe you're in a hatchback on cheap coilovers. All of that being said this is a perfectly adequate vehicle that works and hauls stuff not bad for $1,200.

I bought a new 2010 Dodge Nitro Shock 4 x 4. It has been a fun and fantastic SUV. At 240k miles, I had the transmission and drive train replaced. The body & interior have held up remarkably well! I hope they bring them back to production! Love this car!

I have a 2010 nitro last week I was rear ended. It took the hit like a champ. Barely any damage. My only issue is there's barely any leg room or and dash room. To put anything but a great vechile

This truck looks and drives just like a Jeep Liberty, comes in several trim levels that look sharp, and usually less in price than similarly optioned Jeep.

I have had my dodge nitro sxt for 2 years now and i love her but it’s time to part ways ... They are extremely reliable. Make sure to keep checking and changing oil !

The vehicle is awesome. This nitro is an SLT 4X4. It an amazing vehicle and has tons of room for putting stuff in. You can lay all the seats down. Even the passenger seat. It's got decent speakers for music. It's great for general off roading or really wet days. It has a strong engine for it's size. Not fast, but you don't want to go fast in it. Decent gas milage on road trips on the freeway.

I have always wanted one and now have had it 4 years.. it's fun, reliable and I can fit everything in here... I'm very happy!!

I?ve bought the car used in 2012 with 20k miles on it, I live in Alaska so I used the four wheel drive frequently. I have never experienced any problems technical wise / engine wise in my time owning it. It still runs amazingly! I know have 90k miles on it in 2018 and I still drive it! If the car had better gas mileage the car would be a 5/5. It does not come with the fancy touch screen gps etc.. but for the price it is a very reliable car, I just moved so I?m purchasing a new vehicle so I had to write a review on the nitro! Great car, got me out of plenty ditches and harsh weather.

Very roomy, safe, dependable! I have two children they love the space and comfort of the back seats. The trunk is huge for hauling large bikes or groceries. Sits up high and I?m able to see well!

nitro is the coolest car!! sound system is nice and lots o room and safe for first time drivers. it was our daughters first car.