2009 Dodge Nitro Specifications

Specifications

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel (standard), 4WD
Longitudinal
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	2007 -
Price :	MSRP: $21,940-25,920 Invoice: $20,565-24,210
Weight :	3971 lbs \| 1801.215 kg
MPG City :	16
MPG Highway :	22

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	0.38

Engine & Transmission

V 6 90-degree \| Vee-Type
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 (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Sequential Electronic Multi-port Fuel Injection
Redline :	6000 RPM

V 6 60-degree
Displacement :	4000 cc \| 244.1 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 (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Aluminum
Cylinder Head :	Cast-Aluminum
Electronic Sequential Fuel Injection
Redline :	6000 RPM
Intake manifold :	Three Plenum Intake Manifold, Electronically Controlled and Short-Runner Valves

Transmission:
4 Automatic 42RLE Adaptive Electronic Control , 5 Automatic W5A580 /Adaptive Electronic Control

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	2.84
2nd Gear :	1.57
3rd Gear :	1.0
4th Gear :	0.69

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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2009 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$39,423
Avg. Home :	$232,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$2.73
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2009 Dodge Nitro? A: The 2009 Dodge Nitro has a wheelbase size of 108.80 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2009 Dodge Nitro? A: The 2009 Dodge Nitro has a length of 178.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2009 Dodge Nitro? A: The 2009 Dodge Nitro has a width of 73.10 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2009 Dodge Nitro have?A: The 2009 Dodge Nitro has 40.60 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2009 Dodge Nitro have?A: The 2009 Dodge Nitro has legroom of 40.80 inches.

Q: What is the 2009 Dodge Nitro's towing capacity?A: The 2009 Dodge Nitro has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2009 Dodge Nitro? A: The 2009 Dodge Nitro was a SUV.

Q: How much did the 2009 Dodge Nitro cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2009 Dodge Nitro had an MSRP of $21,940 - $$25,920 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2009 Dodge Nitro have? A: The 2009 Dodge Nitro had the following engine options: V 6Vee-Type (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 (4000 cc | 244.1 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 2009 Dodge Nitro have? A: The 2009 Dodge Nitro had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Automatic 42RLE Adaptive Electronic Control, 5 speed Automatic W5A580 /Adaptive Electronic Control.