Approximately two years ago while filling up my gas tank the pump shut off to indicate a full tank and gas was gushing all over the side of the vehicle and the ground. At the time I thought it may have just been the gas station pump and didn't think to much of it. The next time I went to fill up it did the same thing. The pump shut off and gas spilled out of the vehicle. This has been an ongoing problem ever since and I am never able to fill up the gas tank. After looking into some dodge nitro forums I realized that this is a vehicle problem related to a fuel tank roll over valve stuck open which could be a safety hazard.
2007 Dodge Nitro fuel system complaints
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2007 dodge nitro. Consumer states problem with vehicle gas tank *tgw the dealer informed the consumer the gas tank was most likely installed already broken or improperly. Thus, when filling the tank, the air differential inside the tank that forced the pump to shut off automatically did not register due to the defect. The consumer stated on several occasions, the tank has overflowed. The consumer was informed, the entire tank would have to be replaced.
The gas tank valve inside the tank for safety is broken. With out this valve gas will be released in any accident. It also causes the gas tank to over fill when filling up.
Every time I fill the gas tank of my 2007 dodge nitro there is a large amount of gasoline that "burps" back out of the tank onto the car, the ground and anyone (unsuspecting that this would happen) standing near by. It may be as much as a gallon of gasoline. Chrysler has admitted this is due to a manufacturing defect of a valve in the gas tank. This valve is there to prevent the possibility of an explosion in the event of a rollover accident. If this valve is defective it would seem it will not prevent an explosion in a rollover accident. Recently my daughter borrowed the car. I neglected to tell her about this problem. She filled the car and stood there as gasoline covered her shoes and the bottom of a good pair of slacks. You can imagine her horror as she stood there covered in fresh gasoline. Chryslers solution at this time is for me to pay a dealership to replace the gas tank. To avoid having to pay for this repair (with money I don't have) as the tank fills I slow the fuel flow into the tank to the slowest flow rate on the pump handle. There is still a "burp" back at full. Just not very much fuel. This defective valve is going to cause horrible deaths or disfiguring burns to someone. A gasoline fire would be an awful thing, the fact that it is preventable would make it unimaginable. Knowing this problem exists with my vehicle I cannot even sell it in good conscience.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, gas spewed back out of the filler neck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the roll over valve within the fuel tank was defective and as a result, the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 72,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that gasoline would spill out of the fuel tank when the contact was refueling. The contact spoke with the dealer but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 59,000.
When filling the gas tank with an automatic cut off nozzle, there is severe splash back as the nozzle shuts off the gas supply. Gas spouts out of the filler pipe under pressure. This is real fire hazard plus quite a mess if it gets on the driver/gas pump user. Repeated surges will likely take the paint off the left rear fender.
When filling the gas tank with an automatic cut off nozzle, there is severe splash back as the nozzle shuts off the gas supply. Gas sputs out of the filler pipe under pressure. This is a real fire hazard plus quite a mess if it gets on the driver/gas pump user. Repeated surges will likely take the paint off the left rear fender. If I estimate that the tank will take about 14 gallons, I stop the delivery at 11 gallons, remove the nozzle and shake the vehicle. Then I reinsert the nozzle and stop at each gallon until full. Even with this technique, there may be a mild splash back. This technique makes fueling the vehicle a real chore which is an aggravation!
When filling the vehicle with gasoline, the auto shut off does not work. This is very dangerous, as it overfills and fuel spills out all over the vehicle and the surrounding area. I have learned that this has something to do with the vapor valve in the fuel tank, and is even a bigger problem if the vehicle was involved in a rollover, as the fuel would come spilling out of the tank. Took it to the dealership and they told me that I would be responsible for replacing the fuel tank. This should be a recall, as dodge has had this happen before on other models.
Every time gas tank is filled completely and nozzle shuts off, gas spills out of the tank all over the car and onto the ground. Severe fire hazard. Car is not being topped off. Happens only when tank is allowed to be completely full. Has to do with the vehicle and not the gas stations pumps. Dodge incorporated a shut off system in suvs to prevent fire during a roll over accident but this is the part that is failing in the gas tank. Is a severe safety risk.
When I fill my tank up gasoline will overflow and spill onto the side of my car and onto the floor.
When filling the gas tank, gas backs up and pours out of the tank spout. This isn't exclusive to filling up the tank entirely. This causes a concern as it sprays fuel on the individual pumping the gas and leaves a spill at the gas pump.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that fuel spilled out from the filler neck while refueling and spilled onto herself as well as the exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. The contact researched the fuel system malfunction online and discovered that this was a common failure. The contact notified the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The failure mileage was 72,000. ..updated 12/07/11 *bf updated 06/04/12
It appears there is a problem with the gas tank which seems to spill fuel every time during refueling.
Gas overflow when filling. Reports of "rollover valve in tank not sealing" have been submitted to dodge but no recall as of yet. "the fuel tank rollover valve can allow fuel to pass into the vapor canister resulting in the potential for fuel leakage. "
About 2 months ago when filling my vehicle with gas when the pump shut off it splashed out quite a bit of fuel. I thought ok one time. My vehicle continues to do this now. Because of this I just put in so many gallons of fuel and turn off myself. I called the dealership and they said would have to bring in and pay to have it tested. I have seen online that several people are having the same problem with the nitro. This is dangerous as it could splash in eyes, etc. If you are not aware of the problem. I would think there would b a recall by now. I have left 3 messages for the dealership to call me to discuss this but no one returns my calls.
About 2 months ago when filling my vehicle with gas when the pump shut off it splashed out quite a bit of fuel. I thought ok one time. My vehicle continues to do this now. Because of this I just put in so many gallons of fuel and turn off myself. I called the dealership and they said would have to bring in and pay to have it tested. I have seen online that several people are having the same problem with the nitro. This is dangerous as it could splash in eyes, etc. If you are not aware. I would think there would be a recall by now. I have left 3 messages for the dealership to call me to discuss this but no one returns my calls.
While fueling the vehicle the fuel overflows once full and goes all over the ground and vehicle. The pump shuts off but fuel just comes back up through the tank fill spout.
Fuel comes rushing out all over vehicle and all over persons filling the gas tank. This happens everytime it is filled up.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that gasoline would spill from the fuel tank when the vehicle was refueled. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that there was a failure with the filler cap. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 59,000. Post script: chrysler did a warranty repair with a deductible $150.00. Gas tank was replaced 9/01/2011. The action fixed the problem above. Updated 09/29/2011 *ln
When filling up 2007 dodge nitro sxt 92,000 miles, gasoline sprays back after fuel pump shuts off.
When refueling, after the pump nozzle shuts off, there is a back splash of gasoline from the tank filler tube. Suspect the fuel tank roll over valve is stuck open. This creates a fire hazard upon refueling and would allow fuel leakage upon roll over, the exact event the valve is supposed to prevent. This has been consistent since november 2010.
A substantial amount of fuel spills out of the filler tube when filling the fuel tank. This happens every time the tank is filled. This has been happening for about 7 months now.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated while adding fuel to the vehicle it would spill out of the fuel tank onto the contact and the vehicle. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the fuel tank and they stated there was no recall. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was only able to add a half tank of gasoline to the fuel tank because of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.
After filling up my 2007 dodge nitro gas spew out with force on myself and the side of the SUV. When unlocking or locking my vehicle sometime the cooling fan and radio will turn on. Both of my back windows don't not work.
2007 dodge nitro, fuel system gasoline. During fill-up the fuel spills out of the filler neck due to a bad fuel tank rollover valve. Vehicle has 38k miles when problem started.
2007 dodge nitro, slt, 3.7 litre. Fuel tank overflows every time I fill my gas tank, does not matter if I use gas pump nozzle full open or barely open.
After filling the fuel tank to capacity, about a quart of fuel spews out. This happens every time the vehicle is refueled at any gas station. The problem started around 15,000 miles.
Http://www.nitroforumz.com/showthread.php?t=700 go to that web address and you will see well over 30 plus people effected by this. I drive a dodge nitro slt 07', the gas tank valve was messed up and everytime I filled my tank the gas would gush out. Every time. The dealership said it was not a known problem and would be 100% out of pocket.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that after dispensing fuel to the full capacity level, the fuel would spew out onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and they informed the contact that the fuel tank would need to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
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