2011 Dodge Nitro 4x2 Shock
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- Photo: 2009 Dodge Nitro SE in Sunburst Orange Pearl, Front Left, 06-13-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Dodge Nitro SXT CRD Automatic 2.8 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dodge Nitro SXT Black (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2009 Dodge Nitro SE in Sunburst Orange Pearl, Rear Left, 06-13-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Dodge Nitro SXT CRD Automatic 2.8 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2011 Dodge Nitro 4x2 Shock is a 260-hp 4.0-liter V6 with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $27,245 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 260 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 265 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm, spinning to a 6,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Nitro measures 178.9 inches long on a 108.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,038 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $27,245 ($39,371 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $27,995 ($40,455 *) |
| Destination Charge | $750 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.0L V6 |
| Displacement | 4 L |
| Horsepower | 260 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 265 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV/SOHC V6 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 19.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, short-and-long-arm (SLA), coil springs, gas shocks |
| Rear Suspension | Solid live axle, multi-link, coil springs, gas shocks |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 20" x 7.5" |
| Wheels Rear | 20" x 7.5" |
| Tires Front | P245/50R20 |
| Tires Rear | P245/50R20 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 178.9 in |
| Width | 73.1 in |
| Height | 70.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in |
| Front Track | 61 in |
| Rear Track | 61 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 32.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,038 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 40.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 47.4 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (22.8 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2011 Dodge Nitro SUV 4WD: overall not rated
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Dodge NITRO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 7, 2020 · 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign 20V396000
Jul 2, 2013 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA campaign 13V282000
Jun 8, 2011 · STEERING:COLUMN
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.
Consequence: A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RIVET PRESENCE AND ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT AS REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign 11V315000
122 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2011 Dodge NITRO
Owner Complaints
122 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Dodge NITRO (5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 54 |
| Air Bags | 24 |
| Engine | 16 |
| Power Train | 16 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 10 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2011 DODGE NITRO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.