Dodge Nitro - History, Major Flaws, & Why It Got Cancelled! (2007-2012)

In this video we are looking at the Dodge Nitro! This was Dodge's first compact SUV. Dodge tried to hit a home run with the design, which some loved but many people hated as well, and those feelings extended to other parts of the car. I also go over 6 major flaws and reasons that I felt caused this car to be cancelled. Watch along for a full history of this car from concept in 2005 to its cancellation in 2012!
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Dodge Nitro Overview: 00:49
Dodge Nitro History/Specs (2007-12): 02:18
Dodge Nitro Options and Updates over the years: 07:25
Flaws and Reasons for Cancellation: 09:44
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[@abarahona0870]

My wife got 07 Nitro, 17 miles on it when she got it, 13 years later still kicking butt, @ 90,000 they told me to put it to rest, transmission gave up but we fixed it, now at 172,000 still runs like a champ. We love our Nitro!!

[@devinrivers5808]

Wow, that’s incredible!!!👍🏿

[@xpr3604]

Call me crazy, but I really like this car.

[@ohguy1991]

Crazy

[@MarspeedCars]

Something about the design kinda pulls me in...I feel you could mod it out into a badass looking ride (still underpowered though)

[@wdc9633]

There's always somebody out there. Maybe just follow up by explaining WHY. It doesn't do anything well and looks like it's trying to be something it's not. I guess sparking some memory of a past event or time could do it, otherwise I'm struggling as to what's to like. I respect that though. Enjoy all that is Nitro.

[@wdc9633]

Why would it be fun to drive? The reviewer just said it has a cramped interior, weak acceleration overall, loose suspension, poor tracking, numb steering, boat-like dynamics, and very poor off-road capabilities. Also, enjoy the cheap plastic interior that feels like a rental car...while having fun driving it.

[@petestanfield9605]

@@wdc9633 it's rear wheel drive. A 318 under the hood would do it some justice.

[@unknowng6316]

i own a 2010 dodge nitro, and i’m sorry but it drives great and it’s reliable as hell

[@itsmrsmarci]

Same here!!👍👍

[@emanuelfine8615]

So do I just got it and I love it

[@cmccable]

Amen brother

[@sammy604]

Same here 🤘

[@behr7990]

Had nothing but issues out of my 2008 model.

[@flutemanp2537]

I love my nitro it has 330 000 miles and still running like a top

[@flutemanp2537]

The 3.7

[@cmccable]

Main has 246 000,keep ot up

[@Davissheana]

I agree...these people are just lemmings or just trying to bougie over a generic, basic SUV. lol

[@Davissheana]

And I love mine!

[@artsyfartsystuff4277]

@@Davissheana you said it best!!!! I said same thing, bunch of sheep following each others opinion with these cookie cutter cars of today. they all look same! love my boxy nitro

[@Empok_Nor]

I believe the Nitro was a suv before it's time.

[@OffGridInvestor]

With an interior straight from the dollar store.

[@Empok_Nor]

@@OffGridInvestor So was any other auto made in the US at that time...

[@msengineeringdavid3148]

@@OffGridInvestor The interior is okay ....

[@darealmustangwalker2598]

It was and dodge needs to bring it back

[@jessekay9171]

My nitro have the rough grain black leather with red thick stitching. Nothing cheap looking about it. Get lots of compliments.

[@Scott_From_Maine]

I'd guess the 2008 recession and $4.25 a gallon gas gave the Nitro a punch it never recovered from.

[@cresposaidso4265]

This makes so much sense

[@MarcusCapeCanaveral]

It and its Liberty twin were old 2002 designs by the time it was canceled, relatively crude as other models had advanced.

[@Wrangler59]

Yeah Obama sucked.

[@timtek6303]

I just bought the 2008 model off my brother and I fricken love it !!

[@amberfoss]

I have the 2008 model toooo !!

[@arizona2010busch]

I searched 2 years for a replacement for my Cherokee, and out came Nitro, bought one, and love it.

[@thefamilydog6392]

I love the Cherokee , we have one in purple blue, it’s tiny inside! Looks great in movies, this is it much more roomy in side? Lasse you’d know , cheers

[@morganml3983]

they need to bring it back. update the interior, give it a lift, a good awd system, modern lights a bigger rear view window and panoramic roof. kill the journey and this thing sell very nicely. I'd buy it!

[@maggostunt]

Morgan ML3 me too, i love my nitro, its stupid underrated

[@artsyfartsystuff4277]

@@maggostunt yes it is. but it's hard for the sheeple whom follow one another with these cookie cutter cars today, they all look the same . YUK! even the jeeps are getting cut down in size and all look like cars n/ suv's and not an actual jeep. I love my boxy nitro.

[@killajakez]

No. no awd system. Use the Grand Cherokee 4wd system. Awd is useless

[@BobSmith-mc7uq]

Not going to happen. Journey is a much better vehicle, hands down.

[@dylanirvin2279]

I’d love for dodge to bring back the iconic nitro... peep mine in my profile pic, I have a 2007 RT with the 2011 21 inch alloys, so great love it

[@torythefanman]

I always liked the looks of these. I dig the boxy look.

[@jarigustafsson7620]

I think Nitro has nostalgic looks, i quite like the look.

[@williamrobertg1]

Nitro was better then the journey in my opinion

[@JDMHaze]

The 3.6 engine was better, everything else is the worst in the journey LOL

[@mrdaykurutakuchannel]

@@Mr.Torres831 ive rented an 09 L4 Journey the response is too sleepy....

[@dosirlgaming]

Absolutely

[@JoseMartinez-jw2dy]

Durango is a nice sub

[@mrdaykurutakuchannel]

@@JoseMartinez-jw2dy thats too big.

[@Natethegreat200c]

This car actually aged very well

[@az7378]

Agreed.

[@guitarist4life00]

I still own mine. 2007. 146k miles on her and runs like a top. Regular maintenance, no issues. Love it. It will go anywhere in 4x4

[@perfectlygoodslouch5212]

Same here 2007 with 250,000 put money into new suspension and AC great SUV didn't even watch the video, didn't need to...

[@robgir291]

Bought my 2007 in nov 06. To this day I absolutely love it. It runs extremely well, no rattles etc. Has 207,000 km on it and we have a newer more expensive car but I’d rather drive my Nitro. I firmly believe it still has a place in today’s market.

[@jacorycook6640]

I love my nitro I love box cars more than the new girly looking trucks

[@artsyfartsystuff4277]

with you on this one! I love the boxier roomier cars / trucks/ suv's. cars today all look the same. cookie cutter sheep cars. love my nitro!!!!!!

[@jacorycook6640]

@@artsyfartsystuff4277 love my nitro to

[@deadbeatproz]

Surprising so many women drive them. Just bought one a month ago. See a lot of ladies driving them on here.

[@Karmy.]

I absolutely love my 2006 Scion xB!

[@johnhopkins6658]

I drive a Jan 2007 built Nitro SXT which I've owned since March 2008. 253,300 miles on the clock and have no intention of changing it. Never let me down mechanically, but on the third battery. Run steel rims as the cost of re-sealing the alloy rims cost more per wheel than a steel rim.

[@gregorjanos1740]

The best looking SUV I've ever seen and the most reliable SUV I've ever owned.

[@sasukeuchihaanbucapt]

Ugly asf, only reason I'm here is my aunt owns it and I have to help her fix this garbage

[@MatMabee]

These are land trash meant for land fills.

[@alecmurray8339]

You must be trolling…

[@timmccarley5051]

Yes, I'm a owner of one myself, and they are very reliable, I'm loving it👍👍👍

[@gio-yj3en]

It deeply depends on the color and style of the model. We have a 2011 maroon color with the factory grey dodge lines on the frunk and it absolutely looks the best, we get compliments all the time.

[@alexsimms1863]

Love my 2011 Nitro. Still running like a top. I have the chrome package and when it was new people thought it was a luxury car.

[@TaniyahLanay]

Do you think it would be a first good car?

[@mrrapport]

@@TaniyahLanay it's my first car and still love and appreciate the design from the day i bought it until this day. Bought it second hand 2017 in Australia. It's a head turner car. I saw a limousine converted dodge nitro and i am really proud.

[@THISISRISE]

This guy is on drugs. I have 1 and my wife has 1. The best car ive ever bought. I wrecked it had it fixed and it has high mileage still runs great.

[@Davissheana]

Agreed...it's not a drag racing vehicle, it's an SUV. A vehicle you drive to point A to B...what do people expect, it to fly on a rainbow made of skittles? Lol

[@THISISRISE]

@@Davissheana lmao I literally laughed out loud.

[@artsyfartsystuff4277]

@@THISISRISE me too :) ba hahaha ha ha

[@JoshWeaverRC]

@@Davissheana It's also not an offroad machine either. Take an off road machine like the liberty and lower it and then compare it to the off roading ability of the still lifted liberty. Insane! Try this one. Oh, I put an 8 inch lift on my Porsche and it does not corner the same. Really!

[@wst8340]

@@Davissheana Only Red and Green skittles.

[@Stressless2023]

The main thing that killed the Nitro was the economy, Dodge simply released this at the wrong time (same for the Chrysler Aspen and 1st gen. Pacifica). Had this same truck (maybe with a better interior) came out 3-5 years ago when the economy started stabilizing and people started buying SUV's and CUV's like crazy, they would sell every Nitro they made.

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

If you'd gotten the turbo diesel in the US, it would be a very different story - that things a rocket ship. One French Dyno tune mob has them making 500+ Nm

[@U2LAME4M3]

that I can very much agree cuz my money is going towards gas than anything else

[@shonnao7272]

I love my Nitro! this guy sounded like he had ill/negative feelings for the Nitro from the beginning. just saying.

[@BwaKay3]

I'm looking to buy the 2007 Nitro. Is it worth it ??? It has 150,000mi on the vehicle I'm thinking abt purchasing!

[@shonnao7272]

@@BwaKay3 hi, when I bought mine it had around 170,000 miles on it. I've had it for about a year. The only thing I've had to do to it is replace the heater core which was bad at the time of purchase. Other than that I've had no problems. I love it honestly. The 4×4 in it is a life saver although I live in Montana lol and also have a Mitsubishi eclipse that I was driving before hand so it was alot different battling these roads. Not to mention I have 20 inch rims with low profile tires. I'm sure it would be even better when 4x4 is needed with logical winter tires :) it has quite a bit of room inside which is very helpful and looks wise, like I said, i love it! Hope that helped out some.

[@Matt_from_Florida]

@@shonnao7272 Sounds like you have the R/T, by far the best one (better engine, transmission, suspension, wheels & tires).

[@TaniyahLanay]

Do you think it would be a good first car ?

[@shonnao7272]

@@TaniyahLanay Yes, I think it would be a great first car. Easy to drive plus very accommodating when it comes to various road conditions.

[@Shoxpyre]

My buddy had one of these and we did all our running around in the city with it it was the shit. I always loved everything about it, the way it drove, the comfort, interior, it always kept it's new car smell too. I'll always have a nostalgic feeling for it.

[@TheWolfsnack]

My buddy has one...he has spent the last two months trying to figure out why the thing won't start.....

[@Shoxpyre]

@@TheWolfsnack yeah not all sunshine man haha he's better off they're not too good on gas anyways it'll be 50 a gallon soon

[@javierbaez2083]

I love my Nitro! Bought brand new in 2011 and has never failed me!

[@Tankdawg729]

Me too, I have 102,000 miles on mine.

[@ricardovillanueva2382]

My 2011 is awesome!!!

[@GKerim]

Which model

[@javierbaez2083]

@@GKerim Heat

[@andrewbenlioglu2589]

I own a 2007 dodge nitro slt , I bought it 5 years ago , I’m the second owner , I personally love it

[@ginosko10]

I felt bad watching the video about it’s cons but felt better reading the comments. It’s a pleasure to own one! Dodge should’ve brought it back #nitroreloaded

[@callumfreebairn8082]

do you agree with the video?

[@gevan7119]

I have a Dodge Nitro 2009, bought it on auction and I call it my Black Stallion. I have no problems with it. I maintain it regularly and I have no interest in selling it. The parts aren't that expensive. I love the box look!

[@MJ98.]

I had one, drives like a truck and had driven a 2009 jeep liberty similar type. Things that I hated- 1. Bad gas mileage for a 3.7 L 2. Lots of maintainance required 3. Weird design but ok enough. 4. Freeway riding is not recommended due to heavy shakes. 5. Side mirrors are the only things that you can see from drivers perspective when turning left( can't see any pedestrians) 6. Cheap plastics 7. Paint peelings 8. Cheap seats 9. Drives heavy 10. Poor visibility. Pros- 1. Cargo area is rugged 2. Under trunk storage 3. Can flip the board for winter boots or anything dirty enough. 4. Drives amazing

[@Abc-vr7tk]

I liked the car but the bumper

[@MJ98.]

@@Abc-vr7tk true

[@gh0stdem0n666]

I like mine because 1. Good milage 2. Not alot of maintenance 3. Great design 4.riding on the freeway is smooth 5. No plastic 6. Great paint job on it. 7. Great leather seats 8. Drives light as a feather

[@TalmidMichael]

How ya gonna contradict yourself? -Highway riding is not recommended cause it shakes -Drives heavy But then you give +Drives Amazing?! I wouldn’t take advice from fools

[@diabolivirtusen-tavares-ea4392]

Nitros are rollover hazards.

[@uscruiser]

I've always liked that car. It was not like all those other boring soccer mom suv's. It has really badass look and with the 4.0 it is really fun to drive.

[@cherylgrimaldo225]

Exactly.

[@jessekay9171]

Love my 4.0

[@marosanchez5650]

Is the 4.0 better engine than the 3.7?

[@iNeverHadMercy]

The Nitro will have a dedicated cult following like the Pontiac Aztek 💰💰💰🍻

[@dosirlgaming]

I am on. FACEBOOK: NITRO BRIGADE

[@iNeverHadMercy]

AWESOME

[@moparchallenger749]

iNeverHad Mercy You take that back 😡😀

[@iNeverHadMercy]

@@moparchallenger749 😂😂😂

[@artsyfartsystuff4277]

@@dosirlgaming ditto :)

[@stephanieg4569]

I love my 2011 Nitro! I just recently got in an accident where the other car rear ended me and crumpled like a piece of paper and the Nitro (compared to the other car) barely suffered. I wiilllll agree that the suspension sucks but, other than that- it’s a really good vehicle!

[@joemaxxcapri1799]

Thanks for that piece of information that was the answer I was looking for

[@toriarose]

So did the transmission hold up after that?

[@marvenchin1944]

Love your videos! Another great and thorough episode as always. Was there one created specifically for the Chrysler Crossfire? I remember you did a partial episode on the SRT versions. Would love to see one on the Crossfire NA and SRT6 versions! Thanks!

[@scottewell9743]

Say what ya want .... I love mine !

[@ccrozz99]

Scott Ewell same

[@arizona2010busch]

Happy with my R/T, couldn't find a car to replace my Cherokee for two years then the Nitro popped up and I bought one, had it for 12 years now, and love it.

[@jcarter1259]

I love my 2007 Nitro, dealers call me all the time trying to get me to sell. I love everything is modular and easy to upgrade and repair on your own., I add side rails, chrome kit all around and updated head unit with a nice after market system with read camara, may be old, but it's still turning heads. 130k miles and still running and looking good.

[@ZeroDrizzy]

Dude i have same issue here in Indiana they was trying get me trade 😂 and told me they usually sell em round 6200 on finance and told me if they sell it on their lot they wpuld asl 5600

[@NikoBellicDigital]

I think this is a very underrated car Dodge made. My dad used to drive one of these.

[@babyb360]

Dodge styling team is pretty dope, but the unreliability of their vehicles is the down fall.

[@mrdaykurutakuchannel]

And the build quality is just rated as low as ultra econoboxes....

[@calmci8280]

Owed a nitro for seven years bought new brake pads and rotars,tyers and engine oil... filter. Etc..... nothing broken.

[@ethandodd8493]

Cal McI u were lucky. lots of dodges in the 00’s and 10’s have mechanical issues. old foresters and outbacks curb stomp nitros reliability and styling

[@artsyfartsystuff4277]

@@ethandodd8493 no dodge has made some pretty reliable rides. my ex husbands dodge raider easily turned 300,000 and then some. dodge sent him a gift certicicate for sharing his story. stay up on oil changes and maintenance needed and you're dodge will be good to you! I see many people with dodges over 250,000 - 300,000 on theirs!

[@ethandodd8493]

artsy fartsy stuff for pre 08 dodge id say yes but after 08 and the fiat buyout they’ve gone down way in quality *edit* even before, they’ve had plenty of recalls only rivaled by gm

[@juancarlossandoval4761]

You deserve more views. Interesting videos man, keep it up

[@itsmrsmarci]

My Nitro has done well by me..... thanks!!

[@mariahb3107]

I loved my nitro too!! Prob favorite vehicle I've owned.

[@itsmrsmarci]

@@mariahb3107 I'm trying to keep mines going for as long as it makes sense

[@deadbeatproz]

I'm a auto wholesaler, took one for a test drive and bought it for myself. Fell in love with it. 07 SLT with 150,201mi

[@TaniyahLanay]

Do you think it would be a good first car?

[@itsmrsmarci]

@@TaniyahLanay Yes, I believe I had a very dependable truck in my Nitro. Unfortunately my baby was tired and ended up needing a whole new engine. I had her for 10 years and just now giving me issues like this, but I wholeheartedly adored mines. I ended up retiring her this past August, I got my childhood dream car. So, yeah.... Good truck for me!🤷🏾‍♀️💜💯

[@carlosdavis2073]

They for sure need to bring this back!

[@ACEMIDNIGHT102]

I love the styling. Mpg and interiors have never been Chrysler’s strong point lol. I do fine these pretty bad ass looking though

[@savannachapman2487]

It’s 2020 and I just bought an 08 from my neighbor and I love it. Have had no problems!!!

[@michaelzanchi4568]

I've had my 2007 Dodge Nitro for 12 years and it's one of the toughest, strongest, most dependable trucks or SUV that I have ever had. I have 195,000 miles on it and it still pulls like a tractor and accelerates strongly. I used it just recently to haul a 16ft long 7ft high trailer full of furniture and it did great! I think I really was pushing the limits of my Nitro, but my F150 was not available and Mom's Ford Escape was too weak. The Nitro is very powerful and it's just the right size, not too big and not too small. I can't say enough about the 4.0 liter V6 except that it's a great engine. One down side: it is a rough ride, the suspension is pretty stiff.

[@charlieryan1736]

Great video glad I found your channel just subscribed

[@jodyhill6977]

I love my nitro...it's the second one I've owned...mine has 225k miles and still runs great and has lasted through Wisconsin winter's!!! I love the design... I'm just going to keep buying the used ones

[@abdelhameedalotaibi3657]

Through watching your videos i realized that Dodge really dont give their products a chance , they simply introduce a product and wait for it to either succeed or fail without trying to improve it or providing newer models with facelifts , corrections etc ..

[@tomj4406]

the company getting plundered by Daimler, then changing hands a number of times. all bc not enough ppl were wise enough to buy their vehicles in the 80's-90's.

[@joestuff8]

This would be a hit in today's "Love for SUV'S"

[@JDMHaze]

eatitjoe Right vehicle at the wrong time, just like the Pontiac Aztec and Toyota Venza

[@dosirlgaming]

13 years too late lol. Luckily I got mine 13 years ago. Still turns heads and people ask what year is it, I say 2007 and they are shocked. The design will forever be timeless. The interior can be converted to suit needs same as power but the looks needs no help at all. I love my Nitro.

[@JDMHaze]

Fred G 3.6 wouldve been nice

[@artsyfartsystuff4277]

@@dosirlgaming exactly what I say!! I too have the 2007 and it turns heads including mine every time I walk out to start her up. this style will never go out :) nothing sexier than the boxier boldness . all these cars today look alike cookie cutter cars. everyone feels some need to follow one another lol .

[@fukkyoutube]

i like how right at the beginning you said lets get started with the caliber

[@demoneyenitro6032]

Love the video, was just wondering if you found any information on why they never put the hemi in the r/t model?

[@mathewjilk2910]

I have a 2011 dodge nitro sxt and i absolutely love it.

[@thevirtualmixtape]

I like the Nitro and still want one.

[@JDMHaze]

Tek Soundz You can get them anywhere

[@XenomorphLV426]

A manual one sounds decent

[@Turshin]

All black RT

[@1957346]

I am looking at one right now. 2008 4x4 lol with 110k miles for 2800$

[@deadbeatproz]

@@1957346 That's a steal.

[@scottww6057]

Have had mine since new 2008, love it! never let me down even in -30 degree winter days lots of snow, and only ran all season tires and no problem. Have also used it to tow my sxs on a trailer through the mountains with no problem what so ever. Try doing that with a front wheel drive suv or some of the newer suv's now. Pretty solid for towing got to say, only have 160,000km on mine so guess I'll be good for a while as long as I service it regularly.

[@MadDogSurvival]

I love my 3.7 nitro sxt, but I would like it to have had more power! Great video! Best wishes 👍🏽😎

[@zacharyf.568]

Since you did this car. you should do it's sister car the jeep Liberty, if you haven't already.

[@okwarlok]

Thanks for doing this video. I actually got one of these about 8 months ago. I've been given a lot of complements on it. It could definitely have a quicker take off but it rolls pretty well once it's up to speed. It's a 4×4 but I haven't been off road in it yet.

[@magnumondeko6503]

I put a 3" lift on mine. it shreds the bush ;)

[@okwarlok]

@@magnumondeko6503 Cool. I've since used the 4x4 briefly from time to time. Still haven't gotten it all the way in though. I plan on changing that in the near future.

[@Curitaw]

I love my Nitro, I named her Barbara Jean 😂😂 she is old, with high miles and very reliable. I just wish my brake lights would stop burning out.

[@okjeffy6581]

If I ever had a dodge nitro, I would call it Abraham Lincoln. !

[@okjeffy6581]

Because the front of the car looks like Abraham Lincoln. !

[@dominikheiderer9161]

Nice upload! 👏🏻

[@rhondaevans1161]

I have 2011 Nitro Heat and I absolutely love it! It’s cargo space is useful and can be filled to the top, unlike the more rounded SUV’s. It’s reliable, fun to drive and handles great in all weather. I can even camp in it!

[@yungdomo3270]

@ 12:46 😂 😂 I remember when I first seen that Dodge nitro commercial 😂😂

[@benmunford5143]

Awesome quality. I have 3 Nitros with 3.7 V6, 4 speed auto trans, 4WD. Unlike most cars, the engine is easy to work on. Acceleration is adequate, especially for safe heavy 4wd vehicles. Overall construction is simple and durable. Gas mileage is surprisingly good, especially on highway. Handling is excellent for an SUV. Nitro corners well and feels tight when driven. Braking is also excellent. Transmissions have held up well. I have done trans oil changes every 60000 miles. Important to use ATF+4. Interior is comfortable. Unlike most cars, controls are not complicated. No, the Nitro is not a Jeep Wrangler or a Hummer. If you want severe off-roading capability, you will pay a lot more than the cost of a Nitro. Nitro are made to pull you out of mud or snow when you need them to. I think the author's words on the cancellation reflect unfamiliarity with the Nitro. Nitro was released when Chrysler was going through bankruptcy after being treated as a cash cow by Mercedes Benz and during a severe sales downturn because of the inflated gas prices forcing the US economy into recession. Chrysler was recovering from bankruptcy during the Nitro's entire production run. Bankruptcy did not allow updating the Nitro to the new Pentastar V6, which offered significantly more horsepower and torque. Chrysler allocated its resources elsewhere. This bad marketing decision spelled the demise of a great SUV. With promotion, marketing, and a new V6, the Nitro would have lasted many years to come based on it's awesome styling. Also, the author mentions the Dodge Journey, which is made in Mexico. It is unfortunate that Chrysler decided to sacrifice American jobs in Toledo OH for Mexican jobs. I think a low mileage Nitro is a good buy, especially in comparison to today's ugly rolling blobs/SUVs that are now mandated by CAFE regs and resulting styling sacrifices in favor of aerodynamics.

[@debbiebrazzell9364]

I have a 2008 and LOVE it! I used to have a Jeep Grand Cherokee but prefer my Nitro!

[@H1storybr3akdown]

What year was your jeep

[@rosanaprice8793]

I am on SS Disabilty and bought a 2013 Dodge Journey and not sure made right decision? Lots of bad customer reports. I am thinking of raising hell with them lots of stuff and they say they can't duplicate. I can't afford to fix down the line or now. The seat is cutting into my legs. 2 people said, was in high water, they said no way of course. So either take back to CARFAX or dealing. Looking at black 2008 Nitro. I love the outside. Ok on inside. will have to see how seats are and getting in and out due to legs handicapped. Do you still have yours? Any problems? thks

[@jessicac4576]

I love my Dodge Nitro ❤️

[@TaniyahLanay]

Do you think it would be a good first car?

[@IamJay02]

@@TaniyahLanay hell no lmao

[@funkydiabetic2442]

I love the appearance of this vehicle! I still want one.

[@TaniyahLanay]

Do you think it would be a good first car

[@funkydiabetic2442]

@@TaniyahLanay the ones I've driven seemed like it wouldn't be a bad choice

[@TaniyahLanay]

@@funkydiabetic2442 ok thank you!

[@9crackerjack872]

I have a 2008 RT, and absolutely love it. I have absolutely no intentions of getting rid of it. I love teh look, I love the handling and I love the solid feel to it.

[@hippiebits2071]

I can't claim to be in any way a Mopar fan but damn, YOU do deseve credit from those who are for doing a really through job on these videos. Wealth of info on this channel for anyone who needs it.

[@sannabaty590]

I had a 2010 nitro and it was fantastic. my favorite dodge car!

[@bohowell8726]

Some cars got some advertisement in rainbow six Vegas. Magnum, charger and nitro I believe, maybe the 300c but I'll have to play it again, good videos keep it up

[@ExtrovertedCenobite]

I actually like the look and it has aged remarkably well. Just found out a sibling in another State owns one, has owned it for close to 7 years and LOVES it!

[@michaelelliott289]

I still like my Nitro, I have over 220K on my Nitro, now. Anyway, love your video, keep em coming. 😌

[@CJDiecast]

This was actually my dream car when I was in fourth grade in 2007. I loved the boxy and rugged styling of this car! Also, the second gen Jeep Liberty that shared this platform looked so much better than the boring rounded first gen. I think it's a pretty cool car to this day. It's just too bad the ones I see still on the road are beat to death with high miles and driven by careless owners who could give two shits about their car.

[@HEAVYCHEVY409]

*The Nitro look good, i dont know much about it, until i watched you vid but it looked good!*

[@Leo-ue4no]

Just bought a 2007 Nitro, love the look.

[@BwaKay3]

I'm thinking of buying the Nitro 07 It has 150kMiles. Is it worth it? I really love the look! But is it a reliable vehicle and worth the buy? I'll be buying it for $2,900.

[@MD-ej5ym]

i am absolutely inlove with this suv , and i highly consider getting me one , they should bring it back with better features inside, but the outside overall boxy look is dope.

[@kelliejimenez2125]

I love my nitro. It fits all my needs Perfectly.

[@MidnightVentures]

Is yours rear wheel drive? I'm looking at one but want front wheel drive

[@RichieRouge206]

Good video and interesting! They were fairly popular here in the UK when first launched. But like the PT cruiser soon fell off the map.

[@schill3833]

The blue one he showed go through the river is the exact one I have with blue and everything and it’s a beauty

[@atazoth3540]

Hey thanks so much for reviewing the Nitro!! Have you reviewed the Ram R/T yet? It's still being made but only in Mexico. What's interesting enough is that it actually has a quad cab variant unlike the U.S. version of the Ram R/T.

[@artsyfartsystuff4277]

love the interior! one of the big reasons I chose it. feels simple and roomy, not over done with all of this and that and more of this and that on top of more that!

[@mikojarvinen6273]

I remember my parents friend buying one of these new when I was a kid. I even got to ride in that car. I actually didn’t like the styling outside, but I thought the interior was cool. Little things impress can you if you’re kid. Electric seats and touchscreen radio really did it to me. That Nitro was EU spec with the 2.8CRD diesel engine. Having an American car in Finland is always little bit more special, but they were fairly common. Dodge was in top 20 most sold car brands along with Chevy and Chrysler. I think it was dumb for them to leave Europe and only have Jeep here. Mopars always sold relatively well in Finland.

[@deadbeatproz]

I just bought one and love it, best car video on any car I've seen,you work for Chrysler? Thanks

[@MelTheEnbyMunk]

Make a video about the Sebring please lol awesome video!

[@adolphushaynes7233]

I love my Nitro.One of the best vehicles i ever had.

[@Steffiespack2]

I have a 2008 dodge nitro sxt and i LOVE it i named him Daryl

[@DoshindeReus]

Nice! What about a video about the PT Cruiser?

[@TheHenrog]

This was a nice video. Can you do the Jeep Commander soon?

[@cmccable]

i have a 2010 sxt 4.0 dodge nitro that i bought for work back in december 2011 with only 19,000 miles,its been driven all over the states since a work out of state contractors. up to this day sep 4 2019 my nitro has 246,000 miles on it,never had a major problem other than the ac evaporator,starter motor and the alternator had to be replaced over time,other than that just regular maintenance but i have never mess with the transmission or motor those are just fine still,of course have been well taken care of,so to me this is a very very reliable car if not the most reliable i ever had. dont believe everything you are told about this nice looking models.peace.

[@TaniyahLanay]

Do you think it would be a good first car?

[@msNativegal]

I actually love my 2007 Nitro. My only issue with the design is there's no key holes anywhere accept the driver's side door. It would've been helpful if the front passenger and trunk had a key hole like most other vehicles.

[@kevrenalpar]

Hi from Turkey, i'm using Nitro 2.8crd for 1 year and 26.000km. I still love the car. It's design still turns heads here.

[@reneeewens-bettridge8420]

Awesome ! Have you had to replace any parts? I'm in NZ and looking at purchasing one, there's only 280 nitros in NZ, wondering about accessing parts when/if I need too.

[@franktstets8037]

I have a 2011 Dodge Nitro SXT with the 3.7L V6 engine I bought it with 4,127miles on it in July of 2012 It was a demonstrator at a N.J. dealership It has been a gem of a vehicle. It currently has 111,212 miles and I just replaced the water pump, thermostat, upper and lower radiator hoses, idler wheel and the tensioner, and the serpentine belt. This past June 2022 I drove it across country to Seattle, Wa. I got 33mpg on I-90 at 81mph. I love my Nitro and I'll have it until it fall apart or I pass on, I'm 77 y.o., thanks for your great tribute video to the Nitro. 👍

[@Reefer-Rampage69]

I don't think any company in recent history has canceled as many cars as Dodge/Chrysler

[@MoetChandonHollywoodlifestyles]

Dodge/Chrysler are very hit or miss. For every cool car they make, they release crap. Very Jekyll and Hyde company. The same company that gave us the ram trucks, charger, challenger, magnum, and 300c gave us the caliber, patriot, and compass.

[@williambuttlicker9890]

because dodge/Chrysler is garbage

[@NikkiGee-bd7xh]

I like my dodge but lately it’s been bugging me with repairs out of the blue.... 🤦🏽‍♀️ now I’m ready to let go

[@davidpedersen1564]

I just bought a 2011 SLT and so far I absolutely love it! My only complaints are that the transmission selector is a bit of a reach (I feel like it would have been better if they 4wd selector and transmission selector had been reversed) my only other issue is power... I would love a little bit more acceleration...

[@beckmoral5425]

Speaking of the Liberty. That should be the next video🤞👌

[@sheltonsingletary2488]

I always like the looks and would like to own one.

[@brianq3771]

I've owned mine for two years and I must say that it's a very good suv. This is a very versatile suv and is a well built.

[@janstolk486]

i bought a 2007 nitro long ago for my wife , when she passed away i drove it sometimes to keep the battery charged i found myself driving it more and more , it's actually a nice little car and never gives me trouble .

[@kareemosborne2421]

I got a 2011 Nitro and it turns heads daily. Love this SUV!!

[@sean____2886]

I mean on paper it should have been a success considering it’s a smallish suv

[@tomj4406]

It would've sold many more..but most ppl are stupid. it's the same, sad story of the world's history and future.

[@tomj4406]

@utopiadeferred ..a Jeep with diff sheetmetal is a what now? Jeeps aren't crap, in case you haven't noticed.

[@yeseniaalvarez8189]

I LOVE ❤️ My Nitro!!!!

[@JHONYRED]

Yo tambien al mio..

[@ElleBoogieBaby]

Great review. I love the boxy design! Purchased my 2008 Dodge Nitro R/T in 2011. It was a fleet vehicle for a rental car company. Didn't have too many problems, other than normal wear and tear and recalls. It's at 248K miles now and I know she's tired, but I want another one!!! I don't like the Journey and I am not getting a Jeep.

[@schill3833]

My nitro heat with the tow package and 20 inch rims with a damn good sound system stock, is amazing. Thing drives like a monster in the snow and carries plenty.

[@jonpalazzolo9496]

I love my Nitro!! 180000 miles and still going strong. It is also cheap and easy to fix for the most part. Not that great on gas but is a great family vehicle. Off road, maybe not, but handles very well on shitty Wisconsin roads in the middle of the winter with ice and snow on the ground.