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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: N/A (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.7L V6 210HP
4.0L V6 260HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 3.7
Exterior: 4.2
Interior: 4.0
Overall: 4.0
Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
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2008 Dodge Nitro
Consumer Car Review Summary
Top 5 Pros of 2008 Dodge Nitro
1. The look
2. Right size for city driving
3. Solid feel
4. 4WD
5. Value for the price
Top 5 Cons of 2008 Dodge Nitro
1. For city driving only
2. Better gas mileage
3. More power
4. Better standard sound system
5. Distracting mirror location
2008 Dodge Nitro Reviews by Consumers
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By Boop
Submitted 2011-08-16 00:59:39
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Dodge Nitro?
Overall appearance.
Like the truck-like feel with a smooth ride.
Lots of space.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Dodge Nitro?
Gas mileage not too great. But the overall appearance, feel and ride makes up for it.
Could slightly upgrade the interior fixtures, but looks good.
2008 Dodge Nitro Review:
Thumbs up!
By Brittany411
Submitted 2011-07-31 13:24:44
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Dodge Nitro?
I like the overall style of my Nitro. It is very spacious and seats everyone comfortably.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Dodge Nitro?
The gas mileage is awful!!! I knew the gas mileage would be somewhat worse than the previous car I drove but, this thing is breaking the bank!!!
2008 Dodge Nitro Review:
Can someone design a SUV that looks good, is sporty, spacious, gets good gas mileage and doesn't cost an arm and a leg? Times are tough right now! We are in a recession if car makers haven't noticed? Everyone says "Buy a hybrid!!!" Well who the heck can afford one? So you are either stuck with a tiny car that two people can fit in or spend all your money on gas for your gas guzzling SUV!! I love my Nitro...until I get to the gas pumps!
By art m
Submitted 2010-12-30 18:53:53
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
Pros: What do you like about 2008 Dodge Nitro?
Body style.
Interior is spacious.
Engine has great performance.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Dodge Nitro?
Has to be gas mileage - terrible.
2008 Dodge Nitro Review:
Overall great vehicle.
By Sal Barone
Submitted 2010-12-24 17:23:47
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Dodge Nitro?
The exterior look.
Very sturdy truck - it actually feels like your driving a truck.
Also it has been reliable.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Dodge Nitro?
A bit on the gas, but when you appreciate something, who cares.
2008 Dodge Nitro Review:
It's a good all around truck.
By Angie460
Submitted 2010-03-11 19:49:42
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Dodge Nitro?
I just bought mine used.
Love the exterior look.
Interior is pretty roomy and I like the reclining seats in the back.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Dodge Nitro?
I have the smaller engine, but the gas mileage still isn't great.
I wish the side mirrors were designed a little differently, they seem awfully big.
2008 Dodge Nitro Review:
Love it!
By Polly
Submitted 2010-01-28 23:08:37
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Dodge Nitro?
It has a "different look".
The price was good, I bought it used.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Dodge Nitro?
The side view mirrors, I am 5'4". I think the mirrors are a very serious hazard, they are so big they block your view, if someone is crossing the street you won't be able to see them standing on the corner, visibility with traffic to your right and left side is also compromised, very poor design.
2008 Dodge Nitro Review:
I am concerned that I may have an accident due to the poor design of the side mirrors. Any suggestions??
By Cuevas
Submitted 2009-11-12 16:03:44
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Dodge Nitro?
Roomy and handles great. I just bought mine and I am Loving it by far. It does get a lot of attention in my opinion it just looks o so different.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Dodge Nitro?
Being tall and trying to put you child in his car seat and WHAM you knock your head in on the roof. Ouch.
Better gas mileage for real Dodge, this is insane but hopefully your CEO will listen to your engineers next time.
2008 Dodge Nitro Review:
Do you think that you guys could send me a rebate on Gas like 2000k? Gas Card to Shell.
By Christopher Acosta
Submitted 2009-10-08 15:11:57
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Dodge Nitro?
I fell in love with the design of the truck overall and it was different than any other SUV I seen! Now everybody is driving them around!!
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Dodge Nitro?
It definitely would be the gas mileage!
Also if someone could tell what is the fuse for the radio; because the fuse blown and I don't know which one. It is because the manual tells me one thing and the diagram under the fuse box cover tells me something else!!
2008 Dodge Nitro Review:
I leased mine in September of 2007; and I have had not one problem with it!! It's very quick and handles the road very well. Overall; it gets a lot of attention!!!!(lol)
By latarchau
Submitted 2009-07-03 00:45:20
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Dodge Nitro?
Appearance
Lots of space
Big
Comfortable drive
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Dodge Nitro?
Better gas mileage
2008 Dodge Nitro Review:
I have had my 2008 SLT Nitro for 6 months and I love it. I wouldn't trade anything for it. I'm going to keep it for years to come.
By Tammy Bryant
Submitted 2009-03-13 22:23:44
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Dodge Nitro?
Looks great and good leg room in the rear seat, also good storage in the rear
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Dodge Nitro?
Tall people have a problem getting in the drivers seat. The seat could be lower. Also, I can't see items on the dash that say if something is wrong unless I take the effort to look. The steering wheel hides them. Since I bought the car there has been a noise similar to when your brakes start wearing down...a rubbing type of sound. I had it to the dealer and they couldn't find anything wrong.
2008 Dodge Nitro Review:
I absolutely love the car!
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