Certified Pre-Owned: 2011 Dodge Nitro
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.0 to 13.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.0 to 13.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2011 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.
2011 Dodge Nitro specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.7L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 3.7L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.9 L/100 km | 15.1 L/100 km | 15.6 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.8 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.0 L/100 km | 13.2 L/100 km | 13.5 L/100 km | 13.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 307 g/km | 307 g/km | 325 g/km | 325 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $20.15 | $20.46 | $20.93 | $21.24 |
2011 Dodge Nitro: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.7 L | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 3.7 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,700 | US$3,700 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,030 | $4,092 | $4,186 | $4,248 |
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 2011 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 122 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (54), air bags (24) and engine (16). 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... |
| 13V282000 | 2013-07-02 | air bags | 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... |
| 11V315000 | 2011-06-08 | 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Certified Pre-Owned: the 2011 Dodge Nitro
No 2011 Dodge Nitro is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. This page sets out the 2011 Dodge Nitro for buyers, in plain words.
What to check on the Nitro
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. NHTSA has 122 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, air bags and engine. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Specs, explained
The engine is the 3.7L 6-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
By the EPA's combined rating of 13.0 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 39 litres. Driving 300 km costs roughly $60.45 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
What to expect from the Nitro
An SUV body means more headroom and a taller cargo opening than a car of the same length.
A good match for
It uses more fuel than most, so it suits shorter trips or people who need its size. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Rent it for a week first
Rent the Nitro first, and buy only if it fits your life. Try the Nitro on your commute, then decide. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$3,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $20.15 in fuel. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Choosing the right one
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
One more step
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
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 2011 Dodge Nitro from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2011 Dodge Nitro for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2011 Dodge Nitro
Does CarmaCars sell the 2011 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 2011 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 2011 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 2011 Dodge Nitro cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4030.00.
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.