When filling up gas tank, gas spits out.
2007 Dodge Nitro 4x4 fuel system complaints
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I just bought my nitro but every time I fill up the gas tank it will click off at the nozzle but then I get gas spewing back out! It has happened to me twice now at two different pumps at two different gas stations. It scared me very much and is a huge safety hazard! My nitro is no longer under warranty but I know I am not alone with having this issue. The only fix I know of is replacing the gas tank at my expense. I feel as this is a well known and prevalent issue dodge should address it asap!
Every time I fill up the vehicle the gas overflows onto the car and gas station ground. This is a huge safety hazard for a fire to start. I am worried that it will eat the paint off by the fill up as well.
We bought this vehicle used with near 16,700 miles. Since the day we purchased it, we had a problem with the gas overflowing on the 2007 dodge nitro when attempting to fill the tank. This is most likely caused by a valve in the gas tank that is there to prevent an explosion in the event of a rollover accident. The valve is defective, and thus the gas spills out, and this vehicle could possibly explode in a rollover accident. I have read that this is a manufacturing defect, and that chrysler knows about it. But I also read that they are doing nothing about this safety issue. I try to do my best to protect the environment by listening when filling the vehicle, and stopping the pump before it sounds like it is near the top. But I don't always catch it in time, and gas sprays out onto the car, myself and the ground. Not much I can do if ever involved in a roll over though.
Gas tank overflows everytime I allow the pump nozzle auto stop. I have tried different gas stations with different pumps to see if it made a difference. Made no difference, it overflows every time. The pump does kick off and stop, but the gas comes pouring out about a second later. Not only is this a personal hazard as gas is extremely flammable, it is an environmental hazard when the gas pours on the ground.
Everytime I fill up my 07 dodge nitro the gas over flows out of the filler neck. I have been to several different gas stations and every one I go to this still happens. I even tried filling slower and it still occurred. This is getting very frustrating because I usually end up full of gasoline when it comes out. It also could be a fire or explosion hazard it the right circumstances occur.
A month ago started hearing a high pitch whistling sound. Got louder as I accelerated, now a constant sound. Driving at 2,000 RPM it wouldn't shift into 2nd gear. Went into "limp mode" took to transmission shop said that torque converter was falling apart and debris got into the fluid and up into pump and.transmission. Told I need a new transmission. 7yr old vehicle needing a transmission? Had chevy's that lasted well over 210,000 mi. Filling gas tank waiting for automatic shut off. Never happened. Gasoline spewed out onto ground and me. This is constant. Tried a different pump and station, still gas not shutting off. I no longer fill up the gas tank. Having to figure out what size tank and how much gas is left in tank before adding more gas. This started 2 yrs ago. Chrysler step up and take responsibility for the substandard parts that are used to build these vehicles that the public put trust in!!!!!!! I will no longer buy a dodge / chrysler product.
When I filled up my tank & pulled the nozzle out gas overflowed out of the tank. This happened twice at two different gas stations in two different states.
Every time I fuel my 2007 dodge nitro with gasoline it over fills and pours all down the side of my SUV and all over the ground and splashing gasoline all over me.
The dodge nitro can not be completely filled with fuel. I have tried multiple fueling stations in multiple states across the country and at every one of those the fuel over flows from the filler neck spilling fuel onto the ground and all over its operator. This is a safety concern and an environmental concern. I read an article that the federal safety agency is probing the jeep wrangler about this same issue please include the dodge nitro in this probe. If you need one to test, you can use mine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro 4x4. The contact stated that gasoline fuel would spew out from the filler neck when refueling to capacity. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where they stated that there was a failure in the check valve, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified who stated that there were no recalls for the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 8/23/12
I have problems when fueling my vehicle. I do not top off. When the auto shut off on the hose clicks, gas will shoot out of the vehicle. This will happen every time if I don't stop the fuel before I know it is almost full. Because of this back flush of fuel, the check engine light will come on along with the gascap light. Had this checked and dealership put a new gas cap on and changed a filter in the gas tank. A few months later the same problem happened. I was told that I needed an entire new gas tank. I was not about to spend that much money, so I said I would just be sure not to fill the tank to full. Again, I have the check engine light on and the gascap light. When will a recall be issued so the tank gets replaced on chrysler's dollar? Shouldn't the gas tank have a lifetime warranty unless there is neglect or an accident?
Gas tank overflows at every fillup.
When I filled my gas tank and the fuel nozzle had shut off gas overflowed and spilled out of the filler neck. My understanding is that this is do to a defective air vent in the fuel tank. I understand that the air vent in the fuel tank is to protect the gas tank from exploding during a vehicle roll over. If the air vent is defective then I would assume that the gas tank could explode during a roll over.
2007 dodge nitro, fuel spills out of tank when filling up vehicle. Gasoline stations pump auto shutoff won't work with vehicle causing fuel to come splashing out when full.
As you are putting gas into the fuel tank it will overflow from filler spout. This will happen no matter the amount of fuel in tank. Gas overflowing on the 2007 dodge nitro when attempting to fill the tank is most likely caused by a valve in the gas tank that is there to prevent an explosion in the event of a rollover accident. The valve is defective, and thus the gas spills out.
I filled fuel tank and used the auto fuel fill feature at the fuel pump the pump shut off and when it did approx a quart of gas came spurting out all over the paint and onto the ground leaving a puddle of fuel,to me this is a major safety problem and should, but is not a recall for this vehicle.
2007 dodge nitro, fuel spills out of tank when filling up vehicle. Gasoline stations pump auto shutoff won't work with vehicle causing fuel to come splashing out when full. Chrysler knows about it and will not repair without charge unless under warranty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro 4x4. The contact stated that while refueling, fuel spewed back onto the contact. The manufacturer and dealer denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.
I am having multiple issues. The gas tank overflows every time I get gas, the air conditioner only cools while driving and sometimes produces heat instead, the locks do not work 4 out of 7 days a week, the tpm signal comes on every few days even though the tires are fine, and the windows do not work on occasion. Although this appears to me there is an electrical and gas tank issue, there are not any recalls issued at this time. I have called the dealer several times and have been told that I will need to bring it by when things are not working in order for them to do any type of diagnostic testing. I consider both electrical and gas to be a safety issue and would like for someone to address this concern. In addition, but I am not sure if it is directly related to the electrical issue, both brake lights stopped working.
I am writing this complaint due to the fuel valve system being a defect. There has been so many complaints regarding the fuel system such as when your pumping gas it is overflowing due to the fuel valve not working properly like it should. This is a big safety reason due to it shuts the fuel off if the car are rolled over which may cause serious injury to whoever is involved. My car only has 38,500 miles on the car and is used. I got it a year ago and it did it to me twice when I first did it but then haven't done it since the last 5 fuel ups and now it is over flowing every time. They have recalled the jeeps due to this problem but they have not the dodge nitros. The dodge nitros have the same fuel tank in them as the jeeps so what are they waiting for. For someone to get seriously injured or even die because of this problem. It get it repaired cost over 1,000. I got it used and the dealer isn't even willing to cover it. I believe they should recall the dodge nitros for the fuel system due to the seriousness of this because I know I am going to be having a newborn very soon and the safety is very high and if they do not get recall I will be getting it fixed since now a days the people who sell these products don't care about their customers anymore.
Gas overflows everytime I fill my car. I have read that this is caused by a valve in the gas tank that is there to prevent an explosion in the event of a rollover accident and that the valve is defective, and thus the gas spills out, and your car could possibly explode in a rollover accident. I have read that this is a manufacturing defect, and that chrysler knows about it but has done nothing to resolve the issue. This is a big issue and a recall should be put in place.
During refueling, whether manual shutoff or automatic shutoff, fuel overflows from filler neck. This began about 27,000 miles and continues. Spilled fuel on skin is causing irritation. Multiple incidents, search on internet reveals numerous complaints form multiple owners of same safety failure. Significant gasoline spills out, flies onto persons fueling vehicle and ground, causing potential fire hazard. This must be addressed with a recall, dealer claims no knowledge of multiple complaints from consumers and hazard is great.
When filling the vehicle up with gas the pump does not shut off. It has spewed gasoline all over me, the vehicle and the ground. It appears to be a problem with a valve in the gas tank. This is a safety concern. I hope they don't wait until someone is killed in a fire in order to fix the issue.
As you are putting gas into the fuel tank it will overflow from filler spout and spill out causing a hazardous condition and environmental problem. This will happen no matter the amount of fuel in tank. Gas overflowing on the 2007 dodge nitro when attempting to fill the tank is most likely caused by a valve in the gas tank that is there to prevent an explosion in the event of a rollover accident. The valve is defective, and thus the gas spills out, and my car could possibly explode in a rollover accident.
Gas tank overflows when filling tank. Auto shut off does not work. Gas tank needs to be replaced.
2007 dodge nitro, fuel spills out of tank when filling up vehicle. Gasoline stations pump auto shutoff won't work with vehicle causing fuel to come splashing out when full. From investigation of other incidents from other owners, this is most likely caused by a valve in the gas tank that is there to prevent an explosion in the event of a rollover accident. The valve is defective, and thus the gas spills out, and your car could possibly explode in a rollover accident. I have read that this is a manufacturing defect, and that chrysler knows about it and will not repair without charge unless under warranty.
Regardless of which station I use, gas overflows from my tank every time I refuel. In order to avoid this, I have to stop fueling because it never automatically shuts off. I've read blogs & talked to other dodge nitro and jeep owners and they are experiencing the same problem. Not only is this damaging to the vehicle, it is unsafe to have gas spilling over at the stations and having gas on the exterior of the vehicle while driving.
2007 dodge nitro 4 x 4 - when filling with fuel a problem in the gas tank and or filler neck assembly makes significant quantities of fuel spill, and in some cases under force, spray out of the vehicle. Approximately 1-2 measuring cups is the general amount. Fuel spills on vehicle, gas filler nozzle assembly, the ground, and often on the person filing the vehicle. This happens on every fill up with fuel. I have personally seen 2 other nitro vehicles and one jeep liberty SUV have the same issue while at a gas station. Gas station attendants actually commented this happens on these vehicles, "all the time". The dodge corporation website pages specific to nitro owners have hundreds of complaints listed on this issue. Contacted local dealer - was told they are completely unaware of the issue. They charged for diagnostics and said the entire fuel system needs replacement. They quoted 3 times the amount to have work done at a local independent shop. They refused to guarantee the problem would not continue. Complaint #21091094 filed with chrysler corp. Research from other owners states a valve or vent molded into the tank is the issue. Problem persists with vehicle as of the date of this filing. Anecdotal accounts that a defective "rollover shut off valve" at the top of the tank is the real problem. I have been unable to independently verify this is even a part on the tank assembly. This is a major safety, and environmental pollution issue on many thousands of vehicles - please help owners of the multiple models and lines of vehicles which are affected by chryslers refusal to admit there is an issue or voluntarily fix these cars! Updated 08/17/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that the gas filler neck did not detect when the gas tank was full, causing the gasoline to overflow onto the vehicle. The dealer was contacted, but was unable to assist the contact. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 55,000. The VIN was unavailable.
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