2010 Dodge Nitro in Canada - Canadian Prices, Trims, Specs, Photos, Recalls

Buyer’s Guide

NEW FOR 2010:

- Trim lines reduced to one SXT model

- Standard active front head restraints, security alarm, six speakers, reversible waterproof cargo storage, air filtering, express up/down front windows, and body-colour grille with chrome accents

- Interactive Decel Fuel Shut-Off (iDFSO) and fuel saver indicator added to both V6 engines

- Load 'n Go pull-out cargo floor, 115-volt power outlet, and cloth seats with colour-keyed inserts discontinued

- UConnect Maps with Navigation 30-GB hard-drive MP3 stereo now packaged with now Navigation Convenience Group

- Exterior colours: Light Sandstone Metallic, Natural Green Pearl and Dark Charcoal Pearl added; Light Greystone Pearl deleted

- Interior colours: Pastel Pebble Beige and Dark Pebble Beige replace Dark Khaki and Dark Khaki/Medium Khaki interior

For 2010, the Dodge Nitro trims down: the SE and SLT models have been discontinued, with only the SXT trim line available. New standard features include whiplash-reducing active head restraints, reversible waterproof cargo floor, express up/down front windows, and new grille design.

The two available engines now feature Interactive Decel Fuel Shut-Off, which shuts off fuel during deceleration for improved fuel consumption.

A sister vehicle to the Jeep liberty, the Nitro uses a 3.7-litre V6 engine with four-speed automatic transmission, or optional 4.0-litre V6 with five-speed automatic. Both come with a part-time four-wheel drive system.

Features include 17-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, fog lamps, privacy glass, heated mirrors, black roof rack side rails, variable intermittent wipers, intermittent rear wiper, floor and overhead consoles, reversible and removable cargo floor, floor mats, garage door opener, keyless entry, auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated leather seats, six-way power driver's seat, fold-flat front passenger seat, 65/35 split-folding reclining rear seat, CD/MP3 stereo, Sirius satellite radio, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, tip start, auto up/down front windows, sport suspension, vehicle alarm, and tire pressure monitoring system.

The optional 4.0-litre V6 engine also includes 20-inch aluminum chrome-clad wheels and performance suspension for an additional $2,725.

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4WD 4dr SXT

$31,495 MSRP

Gasoline

9.7L - 14.0L fuel / 100 km

Four-Wheel Drive

210 - 260 horsepower

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Trim Specifications

Mechanical

Engine

Gas V6

Displacement

4.0L/244 3.7L/226

Fuel System

SMPI

Horsepower

260 hp @ 5800 rpm 210 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque

265 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 235 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm

Steering

Power Steering

Drivetrain

Four-Wheel Drive

Transmission

4-speed automatic VLP transmission Auxiliary transmission oil cooler

Fuel

Gasoline

Fuel Consumption: City

13.5 - 14.0 L/100 km

Fuel Consumption: Highway

9.7 L/100 km

Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined

9.7 - 14.0 L/100 km

Fuel Capacity

73.8 L

Safety

Driver Air Bag

Included

Passenger Air Bag

Included

Front Side Air Bag

Not Available

Rear Side Air Bag

Not Available

Front Head Air Bag

Included

Rear Head Air Bag

Included

Knee Air Bag

Not Available

Seatbelt Air Bag

Not Available

Brake

4 Wheel Disc

Brake ABS System

Included

Traction Control

Included

Stability Control

Included

Rollover Protection Bars

Not Available

Child Safety Locks

Included

Emergency Trunk Release

Not Available

Driver Restriction Features

Not Available

Driver Assistance

Back-Up Camera

Not Available

360 Camera

Not Available

Brake Assist

Included

Blind Spot Monitor

Not Available

Lane Departure Warning

Not Available

Lane Keeping Assist

Not Available

Cross-Traffic Alert

Not Available

Rear Parking Aid

Included

Automatic Parking

Not Available

Tire Pressure Monitor

Included

Cruise Control

Included

Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available

Heads-Up Display

Not Available

Lighting

Daytime Running Lights

Not Available

Automatic Headlights

Included

HID headlights

Not Available

Headlights-Auto-Leveling

Not Available

Night Vision

Not Available

Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors

Not Available

Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror

Included

Infotainment

AM/FM Stereo

Included

HD Radio

Not Available

Satellite Radio

Included

CD Player

Included

MP3 Player

Included

Auxiliary Audio Input

Included

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Included

Rear Seat Audio Controls

Not Available

Steering Wheel-Audio Controls

Included

Navigation System

Included

Connectivity

Smart Device Integration

Not Available

Apple CarPlay

Not Available

Android Auto

Not Available

WiFi Hotspot

Not Available

Bluetooth Connection

Included

Power Outlet

Included

Wireless Charging

Not Available

Comfort

Air Conditioning

Included

Climate Control

Not Available

Multi-Zone Air Conditioning

Not Available

Rear Air Conditioning

Not Available

Heated Front Seat(s)

Included

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Not Available

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Not Available

Cooled Rear Seat(s)

Not Available

Driver Adjustable Lumbar

Not Available

Passenger Adjustable Lumbar

Not Available

Seat-Massage

Not Available

Heated Steering Wheel

Not Available

Convenience

Power Windows

Included

Power Door Locks

Included

Keyless Entry

Included

Keyless Start

Not Available

Power Driver Seat

Included

Power Passenger Seat

Not Available

Seat Memory

Not Available

Power Mirror(s)

Included

Heated Mirrors

Included

Mirror Memory

Not Available

Power Folding Mirrors

Not Available

Power Liftgate

Not Available

Hands-Free Liftgate

Not Available

Remote Trunk Release

Not Available

Remote Engine Start

Included

Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers

Included

Rain Sensing Wipers

Not Available

Universal Garage Door Opener

Included

Interior

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room

1,031 mm

Front Leg Room

1,036 mm

Front Shoulder Room

1,453 mm

Rear Head Room

1,036 mm

Rear Leg Room

958 mm

Rear Shoulder Room

1,433 mm

Third Row Head Room

N/A

Third Row Leg Room

N/A

Third Row Shoulder Room

N/A

Trunk Volume

N/A

Cargo Volume to First Row

2141 L

Cargo Volume to Second Row

909 L

Cargo Volume to Third Row

N/A

Front Reading Lamps

Not Available

Rear Reading Lamps

Not Available

Exterior

Wheelbase

2,764 mm

Length, Overall

4,544 mm

Width, Max w/o mirrors

1,857 mm

Height, Overall

1,775 mm

Min Ground Clearance

N/A

Base Curb Weight

1,888 kg

Front Tire Size

P245/50R20 P235/65R17

Rear Tire Size

P245/50R20 P235/65R17

Sun/Moon Roof

Included

Luggage Rack

Not Available

Security

Security System

Included

Engine Immobilizer

Included

Wheels-Locks

Not Available

Recall Information

* Data provided by Transport Canada

Recall number

Recall date

System affected

Model year(s) affected

Recall number

2020-311

Recall date

2020-07-08

System affected

Airbag

Model year(s) affected

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

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Manufacturer Recall Number:

W09

Units Affected:

188,249

Notification Type:

Safety Mfr

Issue: On certain vehicles, the emblem on the steering wheel could become loose. If this happens, the emblem or its retainers could become projectiles when the airbag inflates in a crash. Safety Risk: Loose parts that are projected toward the occupants when an airbag deploys could increase the risk of an injury. Corrective Actions: FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the airbag cover on the steering wheel.

Recall number

2010-223

Recall date

2010-07-07

System affected

Brakes

Model year(s) affected

2010

View Issue

Manufacturer Recall Number:

K15

Units Affected:

3,481

Notification Type:

Safety Mfr

Certain vehicles may have an improperly formed master cylinder to hydraulic control unit brake tube assembly end-flare that could lead to a loss of brake fluid and reduced braking performance. This could increase stopping distances, possibly resulting in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the suspect brake tubes.

Recall number

2010-009

Recall date

2010-01-19

System affected

Brakes

Model year(s) affected

2010

View Issue

Manufacturer Recall Number:

J37

Units Affected:

3,514

Notification Type:

Safety Mfr

On certain vehicles, the brake booster input rod may have been installed without the retaining clip, or in some cases, with an improperly formed retaining clip. Should the input rod separate from the assembly it could lead to a loss of brakes, which could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install or replace the retaining clips.