Auto loans: 2008 Dodge Nitro
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. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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.
Buying the 2008 Dodge Nitro
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2008 Dodge Nitro for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page sets out the 2008 Dodge Nitro for buyers, in plain words.
A buyer's checks
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.
The figures, translated
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.
Expect about 37 litres for every 300 km, going by its 12.4 L/100 km combined rating. For 1,000 km, budget about $192.20 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who the Nitro suits
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Space and size
Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.
Rent it for a week first
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. A test week in the Nitro tells you more than any review. A week with the Nitro answers more than any brochure.
Picking a year and a trim
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $19.22 in fuel.
Still deciding?
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
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.
Ask us about the 2008 Dodge Nitro
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.