2010 Dodge Nitro Review

2010 Dodge Nitro is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 178.90 in length and 69.90 in height. Made in United States, 2010 Dodge Nitro has 10 trims priced by the manufacturer at 28,410 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 2010 Dodge Nitro. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 19.50 gallon. The engine is 4.0L V8 SOHC 24V and uses 16 of gasoline in the city and 16 on highways.

Make: Dodge
Model: Nitro
Trims Available: 10
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 4.0L V8 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Driveline: 4WD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $28,410 USD
MPG: 16 City / 20 HWY
Tires: 245/50R20
Tank Size: 20 gallon

Dodge Nitro 2010 Trims

2010 Dodge Nitro SE 2WD

Engine: 3.7L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 4A | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 22 HWY

2010 Dodge Nitro Heat 2WD

Engine: 3.7L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 22 HWY

2010 Dodge Nitro SXT 2WD

Engine: 3.7L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 21 - 22 HWY

2010 Dodge Nitro Detonator 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 21 HWY

2010 Dodge Nitro Shock 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V8 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 21 HWY

2010 Dodge Nitro SE 4WD

Engine: 3.7L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 4A | 6M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 21 HWY

2010 Dodge Nitro Heat 4WD

Engine: 3.7L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 21 HWY

2010 Dodge Nitro SXT 4WD

Engine: 3.7L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 - 16 City / 20 - 21 HWY

2010 Dodge Nitro Detonator 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 20 HWY

2010 Dodge Nitro Shock 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V8 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 20 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 1D4PU7GX0AW163683
  • 1D4PU7GX2AW163586
  • 1D4PU7GX4AW170328
  • 1D4PU7GX7AW169481

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 20V396000 started on /Date(1594094400000-0400)/.

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.

Consequence: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.

Recall 10V009000 started on /Date(1263186000000-0500)/.

Summary: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING; DODGE AVENGER AND NITRO; JEEP LIBERTY, COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE; AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED OR MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall 10V315000 started on /Date(1278475200000-0400)/.

Summary: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 LEFT HAND DRIVE JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE NITRO AND RAM 1500 TRUCK; RIGHT AND LEFT HAND DRIVE JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED MASTER CYLINDER TO HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (HCU) BRAKE TUBE ASSEMBLY END FLARE.

Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE TUBES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-853-1403.

FAQ

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If you consider used 2010 Dodge Nitro look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2010 Dodge Nitro’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 16 miles, which is lower then 2009 Dodge Nitro.

The 2010 Dodge Nitro is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

There are 3 recalls recorded in our database for 2010 Dodge Nitro that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2010 Dodge Nitro is its excellent fuel economy. 2010 Dodge Nitro has a 3.7L V6 SOHC 12V engine and It gets 16/22 mpg city/highway.

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