Reliability Report · Multi-Source Data

Dodge Nitro (2009–2011) Reliability

The Dodge Nitro (2009–2011) scores 54/100 on our composite reliability index — below average territory — drawn from DVSA, NHTSA data. Estimated used prices span €4,300–€6,400.

Composite Score
54
/ 100
Below average
Sources: DVSA · NHTSA · latest 2026
Market Snapshot
Listed model years20092011
Est. used price€4,300€6,400
Documented issues0
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Reliability by Source

Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.

NHTSA (US Complaints)
Model years 2007–2013 · 2026 report · n=941
941 complaints across 4 sampled year(s); resolved model="NITRO"
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39
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2003–2013 · 2023 report · n=1148
1,148 UK MOT tests · overall 41.6% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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64
/ 100

UK MOT Reliability Detail

Based on 1,148 MOT tests in the UK during the 2023reporting period. Score for each age band reflects this model's fail rate vs the UK-fleet baseline fail rate at the same age — a generation-aware metric.

Age 1014 yrs
64
36.8% fail vs 32.1% fleet
427 tests
Age 1520 yrs
64
44.5% fail vs 38.8% fleet
721 tests

Most Common MOT Failure Categories

#1
Rbt (sp)
186
26.9%
#2
Position lamp
153
22.1%
#3
Registration plate lamp(s)
138
19.9%
#4
Headlamp
112
16.2%
#5
Ball joint
103
14.9%

Categories ranked across all MOT tests of this model in the UK during the 2023period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

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