When pumping fuel into our familys 2007 dodge nitro, a large amount of gasoline spills all over the person, the car, and the ground at the gas station. This happens no matter what gas station is used. It is a safety defect fully known to chrysler-dodge, and may be caused by a part supplier defect. The allegedly defective part is a fuel check valve that is built into the fuel tank. The fuel tank has to be replaced in order to fix the defective part so it is a major repair. This defective part is apparently involved in preventing tank explosions should the vehicle roll over. Since this defective part is likely installed in many thousands of vehicles, there is concern this defect could lead to fuel tank detonations in nitros and jeep liberties involved in accidents. In addition, this defect will likely lead to future explosions at fueling stations since gasoline pours uncontrollably and profusely out of the gas tank. Chrysler dodge informed me directly they have issued extended warranties to certain chrysler vehicles (in lieu of a recall) because, as a dodge recall representative told me by telephone on 3/28/11, they had issues with the same fuel tank inlet check valve for other chrysler vehicles. But, despite having the exact same safety defect with my 2007 dodge nitro, chrysler-dodge has not yet issued a recall or an extended warranty for this vehicle. Does a family have to die tragically before chrysler dodge issues a genuine recall for a serious safety defect that is full known to their company?
2007 Dodge Nitro fuel system complaints
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My 2007 dodge nitro spills gasoline every time I pump gas. The pump fails to shut off and gasoline spewes out of the fill tube onto the side of the vehicle, the pavement and on a couple of occasions my legs and shoes. This has occurred at many different gas stations and pumps and only started recently after the warranty expired. Internet research indicates that this problem is caused by a faulty vent valve inside the tank that must be replaced. In addition the faulty valve is designed to prevent explosions in case the vehicle rolls over. If this valve is faulty this is a serious safety issue for nitro owners.
Fuel spills out when gas tank becomes close to full. Half a gallon or so very strongly is sprayed all over the side of the vehicle and anything within a 1-2ft distance from the vehicle. This happens regardless of the gas station used.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that when refueling the vehicle, at least one quart of gasoline would spew back out from the filler neck and would occur whenever the contact would refuel the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was told that they would need to replace the fuel tank because the dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure. The failure mileage was 33,000 and the current mileage was 34,000.
Gas spilling out of filler neck on my 2007 dodge nitro when it has finished filling. I placed the nozzle fully into the tank and click the automatic filler in place and once the nozzle clicks indicating it is full 1-2 cups of gas spills out and sprays everywhere on me, the ground, and the car creating a huge safety hazard. This has happened several times at numerous gas stations. I have found out recently that the nitro, along with jeep's liberty, is prone to this. There needs to be a recall on this issue and dodge needs to take care of this immediately.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. While adding fuel to the vehicle when it was also most full gasoline spilled back out of the fuel tank. The contact stated that previously when the failure occurred she had to go back home and change clothes. The failure also occurred to another driver of the vehicle. The failure had been on going for four to six weeks. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The dealer was replaced the fuel tank. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 16,500 and the current mileage was 16,900. Updated 03/21/11
Gas hazard!!!! My 2007 dodge nitro spits gas back at you once it has finished filling. I placed the nozzle fully into the tank and click the automatic filler in place and once the nozzle clicks indicating it is full 1-2 cups of gas "burps" back up spraying everywhere on me, the ground, the car making a giant mess and huge safety hazard. This has happened numerous times at more than a couple different locations and I have found out recently that the nitro is prone to this. There needs to be a recall on this issue and dodge needs to take care of this immediately.
Fuel tank burps back after pump clicks off spilling approx. A quart of gas on the side of vehicle and the ground. 2007 dodge nitro 4x4.
First repair: vehicle would jerk (as if it was shifting too hard) when going over bumps in the road and would stop (RPM gauge drops to 0, lose power steering, would have to coast to shoulder and re-start vehicle). Fuel injector was replaced. Second repair: vehicle would not start without several attempts, once it started it would stop driving (RPM gauge drops to 0, lose power steering, would have to coast to shoulder and re-start vehicle). Relay was replaced. Third repair (about to go back to shop tomorrow)- car started normally and then stopped while driving (RPM gauge drops to 0, lose power steering, would have to coast to shoulder and re-start vehicle). This is the third time in 2 weeks that the car has been in for servicing for the same problem, and the manufacturer's dealership cannot figure out what is wrong with the vehicle. This has become a major safety concern, as I do not know when the vehicle will stop unexpectedly while driving. I have rented a car until I can have my car repaired again, because I am afraid to drive my car.
Gas comes shooting out of fuel filler neck when filling up at numerous gas stations.
My 2007 dodge nitro spits gas back at you once it has finished filling. I place the nozzle fully into the tank and click the automatic filler in place (as I have done when filling any other car in my life) and once the nozzle clicks indicating it is full 1-2 cups of gas "burps" back up spraying everywhere on me, the ground, the car making a giant mess and huge safety hazard. This has happened numerous times at more than a couple different locations and I have found out recently that the nitro is prone to this. There needs to be a recall on this issue and dodge needs to take care of this immediately.
I own a 2007 dodge nitro 3.7 v6. I have been experiencing for over the last month when I fill up the gas tank it will click off at the nozzle but then I get gas spewing back out! Scary and a safety hazard. I am told this is a problem with the rollover valve. The valve is defective, and thus the gas spills out, and the car could possibly explode in a rollover accident. I have read that this is a manufacturing defect, and chrysler/dodge knows about it. I am out of warranty for my vehicle but I know I am not alone in this. The only fix I know of is replacing the gas tank at my expense. I feel chrysler/dodge should do this at their expense since they know it is a common problem!
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that when adding gasoline to the fuel tank it would spew back out from the filler tank. The failure would occur on an intermittent basis for a period of one year. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 64,200.
I have an 07 dodge nitro r/t. Every time I fill up the gas tank, it overflows and pours out. It is a common occurrence with these vehicles and clearly needs to be recalled. Apparently this is due to a broken gauge in the gas tank filler neck.
When fueling, as soon as the fuel nozzle automatically turns off, a significant amount of gasoline "burps" out of the filler neck spilling out with enough pressure to cover the entire side of the vehicle and fuel nozzle handle.
Every time I fill the gas tank of my 2007 dodge nitro r/t, the gas back flows out of the filler neck opening once the gas nozzle clicks as the tank becomes full. This back flow pours gas out of the filler neck, onto the side of the vehicle, onto the ground and, most times, on me. I have not approached dodge about fixing this issue. Of course my warranty is gone. The federal safety agency: force dodge to do a recall on this issue. What is it going to take, someone catching on fire from gas pouring on them?
Fuel overflows almost every time I fill up. I have noticed that the little flap is now missing from the top of the filler tube.
I own a 2007 dodge nitro 3.7 v6. I have been experiencing for over the last year when I fill up the gas tank it will click off at the nozzle but then I get gas spewing back out! Very scary and a safety hazard. I am out of warranty for my vehicle but I know I am not alone in this. The only fix I know of is replacing the gas tank at my expense. I feel dodge should do this at their expense since they know it is a common problem!
After fueling up the vehicle, the gas tank "burps" out about a gallon and a half of gas all over the person pumping gas, the truck and the ground around the vehicle.
Gas filler pipes spit out gas when fueling resulting in spillage on vehicle, ground and person pumping gas.
When filling tank on our 2007 dodge nitro, fuel will pour out of fuel fill down the side of car and all over the floor. Pump will shut off and fuel will burp out of filler.
When filling with gas the truck will not signal the gas pump to "click' and shut off when the tank is full thus causing gas to overflow down the side of the truck.
Gasoline overflows onto side of truck and ground when filling tank.
Gas overflow on the 2007 dodge nitro. Purchased nitro two weeks ago and the last two times out of three when I put gas in it overflowed when taking the gas pump out of tank. First time the pumped stopped on it's own and second time I stopped the pump manually because I thought too much gas was going in.
While fueling my 2007 dodge nitro r/t as the fuel reaches full and the gas pump clicks off, some fuel burps up and spills to ground/on to side of vehicle. This occurs each time I fill up the fuel.
2007 dodge nitro overfills gas tank. Valve in gas tank is not working. Potential fire hazard. Happens at every fill up.
When filling the SUV with gas. When the gas auto-shutoff clicks, gas comes erupting out of the gas tank filler neck.
Gas overflow from tank, upon automatic shutoff. Happens on all fillups. Will return to dealer for inspection.
Splash back of gasoline when filling up fuel tank. Incident occurs just about every time tank is filled and the consequences are that a large amount of gasoline shoots back out of the filling nozzle all over the painted surface of the vehicle and on to the surface of the area in which parked. In addition to aggravation, environmental damage, paint damage, there are extremely dangerous consequences that could occur if some sort of an ignition source occurred at the time it happened. Controlling the flow/speed of gasoline from the gas pump through the nozzle into the tank filler tube does not lessen the problem. I am going to discuss this matter with my dodge service department on 18 feb, 2010 to find out what they have to say about the matter.
Gas overflows from the tank when filling with gasoline.
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