Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
15 -16 City / 20 -21 HWY
Horsepower
210 -260
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Curtiss G
The 2010 dodge nitro handles well but the wiring isn't great.
The 2010 dodge nitro brakes and steers well. I have had a few problems with wiring in the car for headlights and the license plate lights. I am also not fond of the 20 inch rims. The car does handle well and drives very smooth over bumps and other bad conditions.
accountCircle frnk t
The 4x4 it handles very well in bad weather also has fog lights
I had this truck for eight years and had no major problems good running,handles very well in the snow
accountCircle Holly S
The gas mileage isn't really great. But I love it so much that i don't even care.
I LOVE my Jorge! Very roomy inside, able to haul saddles, shavings, all kinds of horse show gear. Haul a horse trailer with no problems. This is my favorite vehicle ever
accountCircle Angelica N
Has all the technology for today's need.
I like this car. It is a good looking car. It is comfortable. It is dependable. I have no complaints about this car.
accountCircle Patricia R
Discontinued, the truck is great, reliable and has lasted 8 years.
Nitro is discontinued. I love my nitro, it has thus far been a very reliable automobile type, no bells and whistles, it is sturdy, and cool to look at. It is a truck. What else can I say, I love my truck, cannot get another one, since they discontinued it. My nitric is stone white and it was the heat edition. Seats 5 comfortably, no bells, just plain, I was not looking for bells, just a reliable safe automobile.
accountCircle Alyssa B
I enjoy it, runs well. It was affordable.
It has decent gas mileage, and is a reliable vehicle. I like the color as well. It has enough room for my whole family.
accountCircle Marisa S
Great and comfortable road trip vehicle.
This vehicle was bought brand new in 2010 and has been in the family since then. There have been no major issues with the car and it has held up beautifully through many road trips. It has been the perfect road trip car, spacious interior with comfortable seats and room in the back for luggage. The only downside would be the gas mileage the car gets, it is not the best but it is manageable.
accountCircle Danielle B
Not good on gas. Family vehicle.
Very dependable, 4 wheel drive, good in snow, cruise control, holds 5 people comfortably, a/c CD player, good for traveling.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Pearl L
The brakes and rotors are constantly needing replace.
Beautiful vehicle. . Lot of maintenance to keep running. Brakes and rotors are terrible. Drive wonderful in highway, spacey and I enjoyed having it.
accountCircle Coleman C
Besides the problems I have with the car it is still a really good car I just ha.
I need new brakes the battery has a rotten egg smell & when I drive over 45 mph the steering wheel shakes and vibrates really bad and start swerving over I have to hold on to the steering wheel tighter to drive when it does that to keep in control of the car.
accountCircle Ethan M
Chrysler made products are garbage. I have learned my lesson with American made cars too many times, but I keep trying to support our country and buy our products. Until we can start holding ourselves to the same standards of nissan, toyota, honda and subaru, I will not make this mistake again.
The car looks great, and is fun to drive. Functionality however is terrible. At 45,000 miles the computer broke and cost me $1,500 to replace- it was recalled on all the years but mine... Crooks. At 65,900 miles the transmission failed and had to be rebuilt which was another $4,000. At 80,000 the water pump broke, and I couldn't tell -no lights or alarms- until the serpentine belt fell off- it's attached to the water pump- at which point it had blown a head gasket. I will never buy an American made car again.
accountCircle Anthony M
If I didn't get for the price that I paid for it I would have never bought one.
A lot of electrical problems, small doors and interior, really loose steering. Although it does turn on a dime and gets fairly good gas mileage. The back seats have more room then it looks and there are a few features that are really nice, it is small thing like having a small glove box next to the driver side for your insurance information which is really cool. The handling is awkward because the steering is still loose it feels like you drift a lot. I have a lot of weird electrical problems with the car and it is a Dodge so it does burn oil.
accountCircle Rana L
Nitro downfalls. Broken pieces too early in the cars life
Oil leaks, pieces on the door brake and pieces on seat brake too. Within having the nitro in two years, all the plastic pieces started to break. Having it for 4 years now, the locks are starting to go. Some days the locks work and other days, it won't lock at all.
accountCircle Jennifer J
No rust 2010 dodge black nitro.
I like the body of the dodge nitro but I do not like that it looks a lot like a jeep, it's a 2010 black dodge nitro, 5 seater, CD player, 2 wheel drive, 4 wheel drive, sunroof with no leaks, the seats are not heated, child lock door, storage compartment in the back, gray cloth seats, custom rims with lock included.
accountCircle Lia H
The ruby red nitro with tons of space.
The ride is pretty smooth, the color is very vibrant, great for long or short road trips and the car is very spacious and the trunk is wide and a lot of items can fit back there. He air conditioning is not great though, that is our main issue. Other than that the care is good.
accountCircle Tirrell B
Good fuel mileage. Very dependable.
I am having problems with ac compressor the old major issues at this point. I have had this vehicle for two years now. It is good dependable vehicle. My vehicle has over one hundred thousand miles. I drive it every day but it operates very well. The dodge nitro gets about 18 miles to a gallon.

Dodge Nitro Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SE
210 HP 17 MPG 5 Seats
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Heat
210 HP 17 MPG 5 Seats
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SXT
210-260 HP 17 MPG 5 Seats
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Detonator
210-260 HP 17 MPG 5 Seats
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Shock
210-260 HP 17 MPG 5 Seats
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2010 Dodge Nitro Owner Reviews

4.08
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5 stars 38%
4 stars 38%
3 stars 18%
2 stars 4%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Kyle M on June 19, 2021
2010 dodge nitro is a reliable mid size SUV.
Needed to replace two window motors. Reliable in the snow when using four wheel drive. Not the best on gas mileage. Smooth ride. The breaks needed replacing every 4 years or so. The window buttons on the driver side panel are beginning to fall out. Overall a good car for how long it has lasted.
accountCircle Sara C on April 28, 2021
2010 dodge nitro *almost 10 years old*.
The performance and reliability have been great as it has almost been in use for 10 years now but the inside was made of plastic and everything is little shaky and when it moves it is loud. The plastic just is not well made but the rest of the car is great. Regular maintenance does have to be done though as something else seems to be wrong every year.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Tanya F.

It is tough and able to pull my camper. It has great interior space, with fold-down seats and ample cargo room. I like the electronic notification systems, as well. It also gets really good gas mileage.

likeFilled Jeff Z.

The vehicle has a very wide and tall interior, great for moving large objects. The gas mileage is better than expected, and the vehicle looks great. The seats fold pretty flat, allowing for extra space. The headlamps are brilliant and make seeing at night a breeze.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Tanya F.

The engine could be larger. I didn't get the one with Bluetooth for the cell phone. That would be useful. And though it gets good gas mileage, it could be better. The storage compartment under the cargo area could be an inch deeper.

dislikeFilled Jeff Z.

The vehicle has a poor suspension, making every single bump and jump into a cataclysm of rocking and jerking. The electrical system is a bit off, and the clock slowly loses time over the course of a week. Needed several battery and other replacements due to the faulty system.

Ranks #17 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2010 Dodge Nitro has an average owner rating of 4.09 out of 5 which ranks it #17 of 27 other Compact SUVs.

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Ranks #11 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2010 Dodge Nitro has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #11 of 27 other Compact SUVs.

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Is The 2010 Dodge Nitro A Good Car?

Yes, the 2010 dodge nitro se is a good vehicle. It is good on gas, comfortable and very roomy. I would recommend this truck.
Ashlei T.

How Reliable Is The 2010 Dodge Nitro?

The 2010 dodge nitro se is very reliable. It works well as long as you keep it up. Oil changes, fluids, tires. I have only experienced the hood is to easy for rodents to get under and chew wires.
Ashlei T.

Is The 2010 Dodge Nitro A Good Value?

I am not sure how much the 2010 dodge nitro se cost, I received mine for $5000 on a great deal. The value I bought it it was better than good it was great!
Ashlei T.

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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety