These are standard specifications for the 2011 Dodge Nitro, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Automatic 42RLE , 5 Automatic W5A580; with Overdrive
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel (standard), 4WD |
| Production Years for Series : | 2007 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $22,245-28,995 Invoice: $21,652-27,975 |
| MPG City : | 16 |
| MPG Highway : | 22 |
Performance
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.38 |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3700 cc | 225.8 cu in. | 3.7 L. |
| Power : | 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque : | 235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.7:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 12 SOHC (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum Alloy |
| Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6000 RPM |
| V 6 60-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3953 cc | 241.2 cu in. | 4.0 L. |
| Power : | 260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 265 Ft-Lbs (359 NM) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.3:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 SOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Cast-Aluminum |
| Redline : | 6000 RPM |
4 Automatic 42RLE , 5 Automatic W5A580; with Overdrive
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 2.84 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.57 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.0 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.69 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Nitro SUV RWD | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : |  22.8% risk of rollover |
| Nitro SUV 4WD | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | 21.9% risk of rollover |
Recall
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V396000 |
| 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20110617 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 13V282000 |
| Summary | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision. |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2011 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $40,925 |
| Avg. Home : | $262,260 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.48 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,661,535 |
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2011 Dodge Nitro?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2011 Dodge Nitro? A: The 2011 Dodge Nitro has a wheelbase size of 108.80 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2011 Dodge Nitro? A: The 2011 Dodge Nitro has a length of 178.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2011 Dodge Nitro? A: The 2011 Dodge Nitro has a width of 73.10 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2011 Dodge Nitro have?A: The 2011 Dodge Nitro has 40.60 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2011 Dodge Nitro have?A: The 2011 Dodge Nitro has legroom of 40.80 inches.Q: What is the 2011 Dodge Nitro's towing capacity?A: The 2011 Dodge Nitro has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2011 Dodge Nitro? A: The 2011 Dodge Nitro was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2011 Dodge Nitro cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2011 Dodge Nitro had an MSRP of $22,245 - $$28,995 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2011 Dodge Nitro have? A: The 2011 Dodge Nitro had the following engine options: V 6 (3700 cc | 225.8 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 4000 RPM V 6 (3953 cc | 241.2 cu in. | 4.0 L.) with 260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 265 Ft-Lbs (359 NM) @ 4200 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2011 Dodge Nitro have? A: The 2011 Dodge Nitro had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Automatic 42RLE, 5 speed Automatic W5A580; with Overdrive.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2011 Dodge Nitro? A: The 2011 Dodge Nitro has a wheelbase size of 108.80 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2011 Dodge Nitro? A: The 2011 Dodge Nitro has a length of 178.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2011 Dodge Nitro? A: The 2011 Dodge Nitro has a width of 73.10 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2011 Dodge Nitro have?A: The 2011 Dodge Nitro has 40.60 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2011 Dodge Nitro have?A: The 2011 Dodge Nitro has legroom of 40.80 inches.Q: What is the 2011 Dodge Nitro's towing capacity?A: The 2011 Dodge Nitro has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2011 Dodge Nitro? A: The 2011 Dodge Nitro was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2011 Dodge Nitro cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2011 Dodge Nitro had an MSRP of $22,245 - $$28,995 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2011 Dodge Nitro have? A: The 2011 Dodge Nitro had the following engine options: V 6 (3700 cc | 225.8 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 4000 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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