2008 Dodge Nitro for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 12.4 to 13.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 12.4 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2008 Dodge Nitro for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2008 Dodge Nitro specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.7L 6-cylinder | 3.7L 6-cylinder | 3.7L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 3.7L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 291 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km | 325 g/km | 325 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.22 | $20.31 | $20.31 | $20.31 | $21.39 | $21.39 |
2008 Dodge Nitro: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.7 L | 3.7 L | 3.7 L | 4.0 L | 3.7 L | 4.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,844 | $4,062 | $4,062 | $4,062 | $4,278 | $4,278 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Dodge Nitro
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 393 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (200), fuel system (67) and fuel/propulsion system (46). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V396000 | 2020-07-07 | 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... |
| 13V121000 | 2013-04-03 | structure | 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,... |
| 08V525000 | 2008-10-08 | parking brake | 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2008 Dodge Nitro?
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2008 Dodge Nitro for sale by us right now. Here is what to know about the 2008 Dodge Nitro before buying one.
What to check on the Nitro
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Owners filed 393 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, fuel system and fuel/propulsion system; have those parts checked. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Reading the spec sheet
Its powertrain is the 3.7L 6-cylinder with rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
It is rated at 12.4 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 37 litres. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $19.22. The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
What to expect from the Nitro
Being an SUV, it handles luggage, strollers and sports gear well.
Who rents the Nitro
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Try before you buy
Drive the Nitro on your commute before you commit to it. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Running costs
The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $19.22 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Year and trim
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Ask us
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2008 Dodge Nitro from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Dodge Nitro for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Dodge Nitro
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 Dodge Nitro?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2008 Dodge Nitro before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2008 Dodge Nitro have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2008 Dodge Nitro cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3844.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.