Trim Report

Dodge Nitro Heat2008

Includes:NITRO|Heat
$900
Starting From
26
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 26 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $900
Max $11,750
From $900
Fresh

Heat Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$2,499
$2K–$10K
19 listings159,211 avg miles
Heat
From$900
26 listings|$900–$12K
R/T
From$3,500
5 listings|$4K–$7K
SE
From$2,995
12 listings|$3K–$10K
SLT
From$2,995
16 listings|$3K–$8K
SXT
From$1,995
17 listings|$2K–$10K
Shock
From$3,500
3 listings|$4K–$8K
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Detonator

2008 Dodge Nitro Heat Pricing

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Where to Find Dodge Nitro Heat

Location data for all 2008 Dodge Nitro trims combined

24States

If you're near New Jersey, you're in luck: 9% of listings are there. But with 24 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Dodge Nitro Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2008 Dodge Nitro trims

Elevated

The 2008 Dodge Nitro's elevated safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 393 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

1
Recalls
393
Complaints
17
Crashes
12
Fires
Recall Findings
20V3960002020-07-07
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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.

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

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2008 Dodge Nitro has accumulated 393 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with electrical system leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Electrical System88
02Fuel System, Gasoline61
03Fuel/propulsion System34
04Electrical System,visibility/wiper12
05Electrical System,exterior Lighting11
393 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Dodge Nitro Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2008 Dodge Nitro trims

17–19mpg combined
·
15-16city
·
20-22hwy
·
$3,550-$3,950/yr

With 6 configurations tested, the 2008 Dodge Nitro ranges from 17 to 19 MPG combined. That's a 2 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Nitro 2WD - Manual 6-spd
19mpg
3.7L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city22 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Nitro 2WD - Automatic 4-spd
18mpg
3.7L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city22 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor
Nitro 2WD - Automatic 5-spd
18mpg
4.0L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city21 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor
Nitro 4WD - Manual 6-spd
18mpg
3.7L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
16 city22 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor
Nitro 4WD - Automatic 4-spd
17mpg
3.7L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
15 city21 hwy~$3,950/yr-1/10 Poor
Nitro 4WD - Automatic 5-spd
17mpg
4.0L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
15 city20 hwy~$3,950/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Heat Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2008 Dodge Nitro Heat

How does the Heat compare to other Dodge Nitro trims?

The Heat occupies a distinct position in the Dodge Nitro range. See how it stacks up on the 2008 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2008 Dodge Nitro Heat?

Budget for standard Heat maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2008 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Dodge Nitro Heat?

For the Heat, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Dodge Nitro buyer's guide.

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