When I fuel the vehicle up fuel bursts out, and doesn't shut off automatically. I've tried numerous different stations and even different pumps but this still happens. Gas pours out of the car and down the sides and even onto me..a pain and waste of money. There are several situations and claims that I have seen like this that need to be recalled and addressed. I have heard (from a family member who is a mechanic)that this is most likely caused by a valve in the gas tank that to prevent an explosion in the event of a rollover accident the valve is obviously defective and now nothing it stopping it from exploding from a rollover accident. Chrysler knows about this and this should be covered under manufacture defect (recall) please fix this and address this issue asap!
2008 Dodge Nitro fuel system complaints
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Problem with the gas overflowing when attempting to fill the tank - 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 could possibly explode in a rollover accident. I have read that this is a manufacturing defect, and that chrysler knows about it. I am possibly driving a dangerous vehicle. This is about more than gasoline spilling at the gas station !!!!
During multiple incidents, the vehicle has "burped" gas when the tank fills.about a 1/2 gallon of gas spills out the fuel filler neck and onto the body of the vehicle and onto the ground. I see internet sites claiming this to be a frequent problem with this vehicle. There is no indication when the gas will spew from the tank and this occurs during manual pump operation as well is if the pump handle is on automatic fill.
When filling the vehicle with gas, when the pump clicks off gas spews from the filler tube. It runs down the side of the vehicle and also gets all over whosoever is filling the vehicle. You cannot safely fill this vehicle with gas, no matter how slow you try. You must stop before the vehicle is full.
When putting gas into the vehicle it leaks gas out of the place where you pump it. I thought maybe it was the pump but it has happened at several other pumps and locations.
During fuel filling, fuel intake valve does not work, causing significant amounts of gasoline to spill (gush) out onto pavement. This is sufficient to pose environmental hazard as well as fire hazard. Discussed with dealership where purchased. Will not cover repair.
When I fill up the vehicle with gas it overflows. It doesn't shut off automatically. Gas then pours out of the car and down the side. Many times the person pumping the gas gets it all over themselves. It is not the gas pump, I've tried several different stations.
While fueling my 2008 dodge nitro r/t as the fuel reaches full and the gas pump clicks off, fuel burps up and spills to ground/on to side of vehicle. This occurs each time I fill up the gas tank.
Every time I fill my fuel tank in my 08 dodge nitro rt it spills out all over the ground. This occurs when im setting the pump to stop automatically and the pump stops then the tank starts to spill. It seems to a check valve issue with the tank an can be a safety hazard at the fuel stations for myself and others around. A simple spark due to a faulty ground in the area could cause this to ignite and be potentially fatal. I feel chrysler should be held responsible for this and a safety recall be issued. Many people have had this problem and it appears that the powers that be are not enforcing chrysler to make this a recall issue. I guess it will take someone to become severely injured or killed before anything is done about it. Chrysler has a tsb (14-001-09) in regards to this issue so they know it is a problem and they continue to want to charge customers to fix the issue. Someone needs to do something about this asap!
When filling up the gas tank the gas overflows out onto the car and the floor. I have read that there is a valve that should stop the gas from spilling out of the tank in case of a rollover and that is the part that is not working properly. I have stopped trying to fill up my gas tank because of this problem.
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
Gas tank overflows when filling. It does not turn off pump automatically. Internet message forums show many others with the same problem. It is often reported to be a safety valve related to roll over wrecks.
3 weeks of owning the vehicle the windshield wipers started to go all by themselves, gauges went to 0, A/C stopped working, horn would beep, windows and locks did not work. This would last for approximately 5 minutes as you would drive down the road. This went on for a few days before I could bring it in. Also each and every time I would fill the gas tank it would over flow. Obviously the sensor to know when the tank is full doesnt engage properly. The elestrical issue was fixed and was said it was a censor gone bad. This is now happening again. I can not get anyone to say there is an issue, I am afraid that a fire may start or I could be in an accident with my child and possibly other passengers.
This problem has not caused an accident but it has caused the gasoline to shoot out of my gas tank and drench me in gas several times. I believe if there is a sensor in my gas tank that it is not working properly enough to indicate that the tank is full or close to full when I'm pumping gas. When I pull out the nozzle the gas shoots out all over the place ( this is after the gas has shut off at the pump). Don't know if there have been similar incidents reported but it is important enough for me to complain about it. The dodge dealer that sold us the vehicle when new does not seem to want to take the time to investigate my complaint so I'm looking to other sources to see if this is just a random problem or one that is worth investigating further for everyone's benefit.
Started driving a 2008 nitro the first of the year. Upon refueling the vehicle, everytime the some part of the fuel tank causes gas to overflow onto the vehicle and the ground. Whether the hose is being pumped manually or triggered to stay on does not change this outcome. This is an evironmental as well as a safety concern. Upon some research this problem has occured on previous models. Why hasnt a recall been issued? The customer should not incur a cost due to faulty design the company should have fixed.
The problem is filling up my gas tank. Every time I go to fill up the pump shuts off and then about one half of a gallon (maybe more) comes gushing out of the tank all over my vehicle, the ground, my shoes, and whatever else may be in the way. I have read online that it is a default in the gas tank dodge puts on these nitros. Its supposed to be a safety thing in case the vehicle were to roll over. But we are talking about a highly flammable liquid just pouring out of my vehicle and onto me and the ground. I am not under warranty anymore, as I bought this vehicle used, but I really don't think I should have to pay to have something like this fixed when dodge knows that it is a defect. Thank you for any help!!!
When filling gas tank, the hose clicks to say it is full, evertime I pull out gas hose, gas spills everywhere, over vehicle and wheels and gas station floor. This happens with no 'topping off' of gas.
As I fill the tank the pump will shut off and after a few seconds it the gas has a large splash back from inside of the tank I consulted a mechanic and he stated that it is the roll over/vent valve inside of the tank and that it does not open and close correctly and that the only fix for it is to replace the entire fuel tank at my expense. This creates a safety hazard in two ways when fueling the car, ground and the operator should not be covered with gasoline at any time second if the roll over valve fails then it should be a failure of the mfg and should be replaced.
Every time I fill up the gas tank the nozzle never clicks off no matter what pump or gas station I use or go to and gas will just pour out of the tank spout, even after I pull the nozzle out, some gas will still pour out of the tank spout.
My 2008 dodge nitro overflows out of the gas intake after the pump nozzle clicks off and the tank is full. This happened occasionally at first but now happens at every fill up and spills gasoline all over my car and the ground. This is very unsafe and is a known issue with many dodge and jeep owners. This needs to be a factory recall and be addressed. It has been going on with dodge vehicles as far back as 2005 from information I have read on the web.
When fueling the vehicle, the gas tank will spew gasoline out when the tank reaches capacity. This happens regardless of whether you are manually holding the pump or have it set with the little lock feature to automatically fill.
When filling up at a service station, gas will now flow back out causing significant spillage over the side of the car and on the ground. This may be caused by a faulty sensor in the gas tank which regulates overflow and prevents leakage in an overturn accident. Initially I thought it was due to cold weather but it is continuing during warm weather. This is a safety risk with gas spillage which may lead to fire and/or other damage.
When filling the gas tank, the gas will spew out as the tank gets full. The gas gets all over the side of the car as well as the ground around that area. This is a well documented problem on nitro forums and the cause is known to be a faulty roll over valve in the tank. The only fix is to have the tank completely replaced. This is a known defect and safety concern and the owner should not be responsible for the replacement. This is not sanitary or good for the car. The exact same problem was recalled on the jeep liberties but not for our nitro's, which have the exact same tank. This is a serious health and safety risk, please help us nitro owners out.
This car was in a car accident and they fail to report it. Bought it in mercado motors they said car was fine 2 weeks later car never turn on again.
When filling up at the gas station on several occasions, the overflow did not function correctly which let to gas spilling out on to me and the area around the fuel tank.
Gasoline overflows every time I fill the tank. It occurs without "topping off" and without warning. Approx 0.5 gallon sprays out with moderate force on the person, car, and ground. I have found that this is a known and common malfunction with dodge and jeep vehicles.
When filling the tank, fuel splashes out of the filler neck after the pump stops. I would estimate at least a cupfull comes out. It runs down the side of the vehicle and also onto the pump handle. It does this even when filling at a slow pumping rate. I believe this is a fire risk and a health risk. It seems like fuel would also spill in the event of an accident where the vehicle overturns.
When filling up tank with gas, it always overflows. Gas comes rushing out.
When filling up my gas tank the pump stops and then the gas overflows all over the car and on the ground.
When filling up with gas, instead of the pump shutting off the flow of gas, a gush of gas comes flowing out and over the side of the vehicle onto the ground. (I would say at least a 2 cups of gas.) I originally thought it was the pumps fault until it happened two more times at different stations. I am over the three year warranty (however, way under the mileage) and when I called a chrysler dealership. They will not accept as a warranty issue. I brought up the fact that many people have been experiencing this and I am very surprised that chrysler has not issued a recall. They sugguested I call chrysler and deal with them directly and gave me an 800 number. (which I have been on hold for the past 15 minutes!)
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