2008 Dodge Nitro Specifications

Specifications

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel (standard), 4WD
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	2007 -
Price :	MSRP: $19,595-24,665 Invoice: $18,430-23,070
Weight :	3931 lbs \| 1783.072 kg
MPG City :	16
MPG Highway :	22

Engine & Transmission

V 6 90-degree \| Magnum
Displacement :	3701 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 (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Redline :	6000 RPM
Exhaust manifold :	Exhaust gas recirculation
Throttle body :	Electronic Throttle Control

V 6 60-degree
Displacement :	3953 cc \| 241.2 cu in. \| 4.0 L.
Power :	260 BHP (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
Cylinder Block :	Aluminum
Cylinder Head :	Cast-Aluminum
Redline :	6000 RPM

Transmission:
6 Manual NSG 370 , 4 Automatic 42RLE , 5 Automatic W5A580 - with overdrive

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	4.46
2nd Gear :	2.61
3rd Gear :	1.72
4th Gear :	1.25
5th Gear :	1.0
6th Gear :	0.84

Handling

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	STRUCTURE
Manufacturer	Chrysler Group LLC
Mfr Report Date	20060321
NHTSA Campaign ID	13V121000
Summary	Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008. The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
Consequence	If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. Additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N10.
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	PARKING BRAKE
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER LLC
Mfr Report Date	20080530
NHTSA Campaign ID	08V525000
Summary	CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 3,663 MY 2007-2008 DODGE NITRO AND MY 2008 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE PARK BRAKE LEVER CLUTCH DRUM MAY DISTORT AND REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM.
Consequence	THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INADVERTENTLY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes	CHRYSLER RECALL NO. H28.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2008 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$27,958
Avg. Household Income :	$57,000
Avg. Home :	$238,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.39

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Dodge Nitro? A: The 2008 Dodge Nitro has a wheelbase size of 108.80 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2008 Dodge Nitro? A: The 2008 Dodge Nitro has a length of 178.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2008 Dodge Nitro? A: The 2008 Dodge Nitro has a width of 73.10 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Dodge Nitro have?A: The 2008 Dodge Nitro has 40.60 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Dodge Nitro have?A: The 2008 Dodge Nitro has legroom of 40.80 inches.

Q: What is the 2008 Dodge Nitro's towing capacity?A: The 2008 Dodge Nitro has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.

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Q: How much did the 2008 Dodge Nitro cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Dodge Nitro had an MSRP of $19,595 - $$24,665 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2008 Dodge Nitro have? A: The 2008 Dodge Nitro had the following engine options: V 6 (3701 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 BHP (191.36 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 265 Ft-Lbs (359 NM) @ 4200 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2008 Dodge Nitro have? A: The 2008 Dodge Nitro had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual NSG 370, 4 speed Automatic 42RLE, 5 speed Automatic W5A580 - with overdrive.