2010 Dodge Nitro service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
- Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more
Trims covered
- SE Sport Utility 4-Door
- Detonator Sport Utility 4-Door
- Shock Sport Utility 4-Door
- Heat Sport Utility 4-Door
- Base Sport Utility 4-Door
- SXT Sport Utility 4-Door
Engines covered
- 3.7L 226Cu. In. V6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 4.0L 3952CC 241Cu. In. V6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING; DODGE AVENGER AND NITRO; JEEP LIBERTY, COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE; AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE
THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in t
Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk o
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned c
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 LEFT HAND DRIVE JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE NITRO AND RAM 1500 TRUCK; RIGHT AND LEFT HAND DRIVE JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRAS
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE TUBES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING
SWITCH - CLUTCH STARTER INTERLOCK & MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY - CLUTCH
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing t
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing t
Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
Warranty Bulletin D-20-17 (X85) Active Head Restraint - Select 2010-2013 Jeep Liberty (KK) and 2010-2012 Dodge Nitro (KA)
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X85 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR that has inadvertently deployed. Customers may comment on the
Showing the 8 most recent of 36 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
WAS IN A WRECK ON HWY 73 TWO VEHICLE HIT ME FROM BEHIND AND AIRBAGS NEVER OPENED BUT EVERYONE ELSE BAG WORK I T MY HEAD ON STEERING WHEEL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE NITRO. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP LIGHT, IT WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STRUCK THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATE
2010 DODGE NITRO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AFTER SEVERAL VEHICLE ACCIDENTS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE ACCIDENTS WERE CAUSED BY HIM LOOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, DUR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE NITRO. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT DETECTED A BURNING RUBBER ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. AFTER RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RELEASE FROM THE ROT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THE ALARM ACTIVATED AS SMOKE STARTED
Showing the 5 most serious of 111 complaints filed with NHTSA.
