The service and repair manual for the 2009 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 | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.0L V6 — 241 cu in, SOHC 3.7L V6 — SOHC |
| Trims | R/T Sport Utility 4-Door · SE Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · SXT Sport Utility 4-Door · SLT Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 36 complaints · 24 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2009 Nitro manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 467
- General Information 1,922
- Accessories & Equipment 12,612
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,415
- Body & Frame 4,596
- Maintenance 333
- Brakes 2,116
- Restraints 2,600
- Drivelines & Axles 570
- Steering 400
- Electrical 2,174
- Suspension 472
- Engine Mechanical 625
- Transmission 2,606
- Engine Performance 4,251
- Front 100
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2009 Nitro
- 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.
Owners have filed 36 complaints and Dodge has issued 24 technical service bulletins for the 2009 Nitro. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2009 Nitro manual
Is this manual specific to the 2009 Nitro?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2009 model year, covering the 4.0L V6 and 3.7L V6 across the R/T Sport Utility 4-Door, SE Sport Utility 4-Door, Base 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 2009 Nitro problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2009 Nitro, covering air bags. 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 2009 Nitro wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2009 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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