Dodge Nitro Key Replacement (2007-2011) in Ventura County

Short answer: sort of, but not the important part. You can program the remote buttons (lock, unlock, panic) yourself if you have two working keys, using a simple ignition cycle procedure. But the transponder chip, which is what lets the engine actually start, requires an OBD-II programmer connected to your Nitro's SKIM system. Consumer tools like ProKeyBox exist, but they lock to your VIN permanently after one use. We handle the full job on-site with professional equipment. Call (805) 790-8162 and we will get it done right.

Short answer: three options. Your 2011 Nitro takes FCC ID OHT692427AA, OHT692713AA, or KOBDT04A. All three are 315 MHz, 3-button remote head keys. Part numbers like 68273328AC also work. These are not proximity keys or push-button start fobs, so do not buy anything labeled "smart key" for your Nitro. If your current fob buttons stopped working, try replacing the CR2032 battery first before buying a whole new key.

Short answer: no. Every 2007 through 2011 Nitro uses a traditional remote head key that you physically insert into the ignition and turn. There is no proximity sensor, no push-button start, no KeylessGo system. The SKIM immobilizer reads the transponder chip when you insert the key, and that is your security layer. If your Nitro has factory remote start, that works through a double press of the fob button, not a push-button on the dash.

Short answer: we are about half the dealer price. We cut and program a Nitro remote head key for $165 to $225 total, on-site, done in under 35 minutes. The dealer typically charges $250 to $500 once you factor in the fob, programming fee, and the tow if you have no working key. If you already have a working key, the job goes even faster because we can use it as a reference. Either way, you skip the service department entirely.