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Dodge Nitro Key Replacement

Dodge Nitros have been on Dallas–Fort Worth roads since the 2007 era, and across 1 key generation this model has used 1 different key system — remote-head transponder key. Whichever yours is, DFW Keys 4 Cars cuts and programs it at your location, 24/7: spare keys, lost-everything replacements, fob programming, and lockouts. Call (214) 717-6398.


About Nitro Keys

The table below is our verified key reference for the Dodge Nitro — model years, key types, and the transponder/immobilizer family each generation uses. Generations overlap at boundary years, so we always confirm the exact part by VIN before dispatching.

Model / GenerationYearsKey TypeTransponder / ImmobilizerBlade / FCC
Nitro2007–2011Remote-head transponder keyPhilips Crypto2 / Hitag2 / ID46 (PCF7941)Y160 / Y164-PT (CY24)

Security System & Immobilizer

Dodge uses Chrysler’s Sentry Key system — 4D64 then ID46 transponders, the dash-module fobik, and Keyless Enter-N-Go 4A proximity fobs on modern cars.

On the Nitro specifically, the immobilizer families we see are: Philips Crypto2 / Hitag2 / ID46 (PCF7941). A key that is cut correctly but not programmed to this system will turn the locks and never start the engine — programming is the half of the job that matters.

Which key does your year have?

  • 2007–2011: Remote-head transponder key — Philips Crypto2 / Hitag2 / ID46 (PCF7941) (Y160 / Y164-PT (CY24))

Our Nitro Key Services


Dodge Nitro Key FAQ

I lost the only key to my Nitro. What now?

We come to the vehicle, verify ownership, cut a new key from the VIN, and program it on-site. No tow, no dealer wait — this is our most common Nitro call.

Will a hardware-store copy start my Nitro?

It will open the doors and nothing else on transponder-era cars — the chip inside the key must be programmed to the immobilizer, which is the part we do curbside.

How fast can you reach my Nitro in DFW?

We dispatch the nearest mobile unit across the whole metroplex, 24/7. Call (214) 717-6398 with your location and we’ll give you an honest ETA.