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 years2009–2011
Est. used price€4,300–€6,400
Documented issues0
Listings in catalogue24
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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 2023 reporting 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 10–14 yrs
64
36.8% fail vs 32.1% fleet
427 tests
Age 15–20 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 2023 period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

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