2008 Dodge Nitro: fuel pump failure

Filed Nov 23, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · 178,000 miles · NC

Tipm malfunctions..vehicle vibrated and shut off while driving..starter cranked continuously without turning engine over. Continuously ran fuel pump which caused need for replacing,and a new battery as well. After replacing fuel pump,and battery,the vehicle shut off again..while driving. The vehicle,again will not start. Starter keeps running unless you turn the key to the "off position"

Filed Mar 18, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 35,000 miles · TX

My truck has a tendency to stall when at idle speed. Happens on an intermittent basis. I first took it to allen samuel's dodge on 610 freeway in houston, tx. They could not reproduce the problem, suggested throttle body service which was perform. Didn't correct the issue. Took it to gilman chrysler on 59 sw freeway in houston, they couldn't reproduce the problem. Within the past two years have had fuel injector service, spark plug replacement and fuel pump replacement in an attempt to correct this issue, all at the above dealerships. Vehicle now has about 75,000 miles. Problem still exist on an intermittent basis. I am afraid that it may stall in traffic while at traffic light or freeway traffic jam which could lead to injury or death. It is my understanding that the 2007 dodge nitros were recall for the same problem. I showed the dealers the recall form safecar but their comment was that my vehicle was not recall and since they were not getting any codes my problem was different. I disagree, it has to be computer software as with the dodge nitro 2007. I bought the vehicle new in 2008 and am the only owner.

Filed Dec 26, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 83,000 miles · NC

Vehicle began having problems starting and I was told by leith dodge that it was a faulty fuel pump which was replaced. Then the same issue has come up again. After reading about the problem I have discovered it is something known to dodge at the time of my purchase which they lied to me when I asked them about said issue. I have been told this time it is a faulty tipm. In researching I found out that dodge has known this for years.

Filed Sep 10, 2012 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge nitro. The contact stated that while refueling, the fuel pump shut off as gasoline began to spew all over the contact and the side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection where they stated that the vent valve may have needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 3/13/13 *cn the consumer stated this failure occurs at every fueling. A service manager with chrysler advised that chrysler knows of the default with the rollover check valves. He stated replacing the tank is possibly a temporary fix. Chrysler offered an assistance to pay less than half of the cost of repairs. The consumer declined stating that replacing the tank was not guaranteed to solve the problem. Updated 03/28/2013

Filed Nov 4, 2011 · Fuel system · 49,500 miles · NV

With every fuel fill up I attempt, upon completion when the fuel pump shuts off and stops pumping the vehicle 'spits up' fuel spewing it on the car and ground. I have found no way to avoid this, even pumping slower or attempting to pull the nozzle out at the end quickly or leaving it in to block spewage. It is hazardous, messy, and not to mention annoying. I don't know why there has been no recall for this issue, as I've seen multiple dodge vehicles and complaints about the exact same thing happening everywhere to everyone.