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2009 SUVs Reliability
This Car
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Dodge Nitro
vs. Similar Cars
Ford Escape
Honda CR-V
Subaru Forester
Toyota RAV4
Crash Tests
IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
IIHS Side Crash
NHTSA Overall Crash
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
Crash Tests
IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
IIHS Side Crash
NHTSA Overall Crash
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
Dodge vs. Other New Car Brands
Dodge vs. Other New Car Brands
Crash Tests
IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
IIHS Side Crash
NHTSA Overall Crash
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
2009 Compact SUVs Ratings
Features & Specs
Body Style
4-door SUV
Seating
2 front, 3 rear
Drive Wheels
4WD, Rear
Engines Available
- 3.7-liter V6 (210 hp)
- 4-liter V6 (260 hp)
Transmissions Available
- 5-speed automatic
- 4-speed automatic
Warranty
Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle
In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.
Read more about extended warranties