[drumbumjunkie]

After reading this forum, there are so many horror stories with the Nitro...It sounds like it would be more like a headache than pleasure...This will be my first car Ive owned and I dont want to spend most of my time at the dealer getting it fixed...please give me some feedback...Thanks!

 

[Quiet Lunatic]

Although it seems people have had problems with their Nitros, mine has been problem free. I have owned it since early February, I have put 1600 miles on it, and have had no problems to report. I was a little concerned when I first bought it, since this was the first year of production, but so far I really like the truck.

 

[AirJunky]

It amazes me the difference in perspective. I see this forum & see a small percentage of owners with problems.... especially considering this is a first model year.
Others see this forum & see a huge number of "horror stories".

 

[THE BOMB]

It amazes me the difference in perspective. I see this forum & see a small percentage of owners with problems.... especially considering this is a first model year.
Others see this forum & see a huge number of "horror stories".

I agree AirJunky. Certainly more positives than negatives. Had our SLT since mid Jan... 2000 trouble free miles.:wave: :Racing: epper:

 

[nitroman577]

I have had my Nitro since Nov 22 of 06 actually built 1 week befor I bought it, IM at 2900 miles and already a first oil chang and no problems with mine so far. I love it and from a dead stop its got some pick up and go for a 4x4 truck.I have been balsy enought to enguage the 4x4 at around 55 mph with no problems but not a good idea to do.

 

[nitroinsocal]

I've had mine since first week of Oct. and knock on wood, no problems to speak of yet.

 

[StreetDancer]

Okay adding to the positives.....

I'll admit that I first shy'd away from the Nitro as it was the first model year but I felt fairly confident in the fact that it had the 3.7 L from the Liberty.

I've read about a ton of problems up here, and yes those are the vocal few. There are, however those of us in the silent majority as well.

I purchased the SXT Nitro giving up a fully loaded V-8 Gas guzzling SUV. I live 120-130 miles from any larger city so I was getting killed in the gas costs even though I only drive my car 1-2 days a week (I have a company car).

Here's what I can say about the Nitro, it's a whole lotta car for the price. The selling points for me were these: 1.) Color and style DEFINATELY 2.)PRICE was a big second, 3.)what I'll call "driveability" meaning how the vehicle, performs, handles, passes, etc., 4.) Safety Features (side curtain airbags, etc), 5.) 4WD.

I could probably list more, but that's what I can think of off the top of my head. The vehicle definately turns heads and I've talked to quite a few from the younger crowd who are envious. I gave up a V-8 but this thing passes nicely and I will admit it scoots right along down the highway. I haven't towed anything with it yet, but am not worried about how it'll tow my boat after reading from those that have.

I plan on doing some "improvements" but I have yet to buy a vehicle off of any lot that didn't suit me to a T without some aftermarket "tinkering" so to speak. I have yet to have any problems with it other than some road gravel getting into the brake calipers, but that wasn't Dodge's fault.

Well, I hope this helps those that are considering

 

[Inferno008]

Hands Down The best SUV I have ever had!!! I got mine in Nov 2006 Not one problem. I have not one mechanical complaint. It is so practical, economical, It has style and it turns heads.. Go for it you won't regret it...:Racing:

 

[Ramman]

This R/T is the best I have ever had, better than my 06 Charger, 04 Ram 4x4, 02 Ram 4x4.

There is something about driving it, the way it drives, the fit & finish, safety Features.

I have to be honest I have had a couple of hick-up's but Dodge took car of them.

I give my R/T five star's.:rockon:

 

[NitroBilly]

Honestly, don't buy one! I like mine! Seriously, you go to ANY car forum on the net, and you will see that there will be a good percentage of them that have their share of problems. The Nitro is no different, mine had the shifting, droning, shut off problem (ONE TIME MY SECOND DAY OF OWNING IT). But despite all that, I stayed with it! Nothing the dealer couldn't fix. Hey, don't buy one!

 

[Scjon03]

I have no problems with my RT since I got it back on March 12. My RT was made in Feb 07 so it should have all the TSB's worked in. Again no problems at all...

 

[NitroTech]

Any auto forum puts a vehicle under a microscope. The horror stories are from the people who actively participate on the forum and they are out numbered by the people who don't post. In terms of real problems, early production Nitro's up to approximately Jan.1/07 have had transmission problems and also stalling problems.

I'm not aware of recent owners reporting these problems with later manufacturing dates. The ABS recall that was issued is a very minor reprogramming and not really a concern.

I really encourage more members to post positive experiences with their Nitro's. In fact there is only one Nitro review posted in the "review forum" so everyone should be seriously thinking of posting their experiences and why it's so great to own a Nitro.

 

[danpfay99]

I think to alleviate your fears you should drive two NITROS & call me in the morning, bet your hooked for good.:Racing:epper:

 

[cr8pc]

There are always horror stories, but I DO NOT regret this purchase.
There will always be a few problems in a first model year, if you are hesitant I suggest you wait for a year and see how Dodge fixes the problems that have occured. Most of the problems that owners report on this forum have not rendered the vehicle undrivealbe, mainly minor inconveniences for a 1st model year.

This is a reliable vehicle for a fair price, it leaves enough budget to modify and upgrade if you should so choose. I have some shuddering at about 35-45 mph which the TSB service did not correct (darn, I have to drive faster ) and an accident where the bloke in the other lane decided he wanted to be in the same lane as me. Other than that, this rig has gotten me to work on hilly, icy, nasty, snowy roads and it was FUN!! I was more concerned with the 15 minute walk into work from where I park the Nitro than the 10 mile drive to that parking spot.

If you're really concerned, wait. If you're just undecided, take her for a nice lonnnnng test drive. That'll cure ya

 

[StreetDancer]

I think to alleviate your fears you should drive two NITROS & call me in the morning, bet your hooked for good.:Racing:epper:

LMAO....Right on Dan!

 

[drumbumjunkie]

Thank you guys for the feedback, you will be happy to know I am test driving one this Saturday and I will definitly get on here and tell you what I thought. I wish they would let me take it home for the night so I can really see how it drives (wink wink).

 

[Les]

Buy the nitro

:Racing: hey drumbum, i just came back to DE from Florida in my SLT and I can tell you it is a great pleasure to drive, it handles very well and will run with the best of them on the turnpike, you will not be dissapointed buying a nitro, they are really fun to drive. I got 23.8 MPG with 4062 miles on it. Mine is an early nitro Sept last year, had a few problems that were all taken care of. Lesepper:

 

[AirJunky]

Thank you guys for the feedback, you will be happy to know I am test driving one this Saturday and I will definitly get on here and tell you what I thought. I wish they would let me take it home for the night so I can really see how it drives (wink wink).

Develop a relationship with your dealer & you will get that kind of treatment. My parents used to own a freight company & bought all their cars & trucks from one dealer for years. To this day the dealer sends Christmas cards to them & anytime they want to drive a new car, all they do is call & ask about it. The dealer delivers the car to the driveway & they get to drive it around for a day or two, then just call back & let them know to draw up the paperwork or come & get the car.

I'm on my 2nd car with Dave Smith Dodge & have already made it to their customer service list. They call us periodically, send calendars & logoed stress balls to us. My guess is it won't be long before I can do the same thing. Maybe a 2010 Nitro? :4-jump2:

 

[pjking]

After reading this forum, there are so many horror stories with the Nitro...It sounds like it would be more like a headache than pleasure...This will be my first car Ive owned and I dont want to spend most of my time at the dealer getting it fixed...please give me some feedback...Thanks!

Hi my nitro is just fine .it has a small surge betwen 40-50 mph.but not a big deal.other than that it is a great car and we love it .enjoy
Paul

 

[dk1677]

The first year can be a crap shoot

The problems seem to come early in the model year , I have had several cars the first year (AMCs at that) Concord, Eagle and The down sized Jeep Cherokee among others and I never had a major problem ( might have been lucky) Anyway I would not be afraid of the Nitro (if I had come to this forum first I might have been) I have about 1300 mi and nothing to complain about , Its a good ride! :ura1: