Trim Report

Dodge Nitro Detonator2011

Includes:NITRO|Detonator

Detonator Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$2,995
$3K–$12K
30 listings133,333 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

Dodge Nitro Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2011 Dodge Nitro trims

Elevated

The 2011 Dodge Nitro's elevated safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 122 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

1
Recalls
122
Complaints
5
Crashes
1
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 2011 Dodge Nitro has accumulated 122 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with electrical system leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Electrical System18
02Air Bags11
03Power Train8
04Fuel/propulsion System7
05Engine6
122 total across 1 model years (2011–2011)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Dodge Nitro Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2011 Dodge Nitro trims

17–18mpg combined
·
15-16city
·
21-22hwy
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$3,750-$3,950/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2011 Dodge Nitro ranges from 17 to 18 MPG combined. That's a 1 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
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 - Automatic 4-spd
17mpg
3.7L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive
15 city21 hwy~$3,950/yr-1/10 Poor
Nitro 4WD - Automatic 5-spd
17mpg
4.0L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive
16 city21 hwy~$3,950/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Is the Detonator Worth It?

Common questions about the 2011 Dodge Nitro Detonator

How does the Detonator compare to other Dodge Nitro trims?

The Detonator occupies a distinct position in the Dodge Nitro range. See how it stacks up on the 2011 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2011 Dodge Nitro Detonator?

Budget for standard Detonator maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2011 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 Detonator?

For the Detonator, 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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