The service and repair manual for the 2008 Dodge Nitro — 4.0L V6 and 3.7L V6 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.0L V6 — 241 cu in, SOHC 3.7L V6 — SOHC |
| Trims | R/T Sport Utility 4-Door · SE Sport Utility 4-Door · ATX Sport Utility 4-Door · SXT Sport Utility 4-Door · SLT Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 609 complaints · 31 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Nitro manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 475
- General Information 1,616
- Accessories & Equipment 4,764
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 886
- Body & Frame 2,397
- Maintenance 133
- Brakes 1,012
- Restraints 2,055
- Drivelines & Axles 306
- Steering 450
- Electrical 2,104
- Suspension 399
- Engine Mechanical 813
- Transmission 1,681
- Engine Performance 3,255
- Front 100
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Nitro
- Parking Brake · 08V525000This could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 20V396000Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk o.
- Power Train — driveline › driveshaft · 13V121000If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force tha.
Owners have filed 609 complaints and Dodge has issued 31 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Nitro. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 Nitro manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 Nitro?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 4.0L V6 and 3.7L V6 across the R/T Sport Utility 4-Door, SE Sport Utility 4-Door, ATX Sport Utility 4-Door, SXT Sport Utility 4-Door, SLT Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 2008 Nitro problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 Nitro, covering parking brake, air bags, power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 2008 Nitro wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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