Everytime the gas tank is filled with an automatic pump, it overflows. When the pump turns off automatically, gas continues until it spills out of the tank and onto the ground. This has been happening at every fill-up for the last 3-4 months at various gas stations from il, mo, tx and ar.
2008 Dodge Nitro fuel system complaints
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2008 dodge nitro fuel tank overflow problem. Pump would click and fueling would stop as normal, but gas would shoot out the side of the gas pump just past the handle at the rubber gasket before the nozzle. This was a consistent thing. Cars ahead of me at the pump would have no issues and it didn't matter which pump I went to or what station, the result was the same.
2008 dodge nitro fuel tank overflow problem. Pump would click and fueling would stop as normal, but gas would shoot out the side of the gas pump just past the handle at the rubber gasket before the nozzle. This was a consistent thing. Cars ahead of me at the pump would have no issues and it didn't matter which pump I went to the result was the same. Updated 11/03/10 *bf the consumer stated the entire tank was replaced. So, no further action is required. Updated 11/04/10*jb
The 2008 dodge nitro spews gas all over every time the tank is full without forewarning and of course without forcing the fuel in. It is in the shop right now, and I have been told they are not sure what needs to be done, but after researching through the internet this appears to be a common problem. Spilled fuel is a hazard and a threat to the environment.
Currently own a 2008 dodge nitro. The past 3 times I have filled it with gas, the gas comes back spewing out even though the pump has shut off. This happened at 3 different gas stations and different times of the day. Each time gas got on me and my clothes. Each time my car is covered with gas as well as the ground. This should be considered a recall! This is a pretty serious situation and after doing some research on the internet it has definitely happened to other people with the same car. One little spark could light me and my car on fire as well as a gas station. I have called my dealer and am awaiting resolution.
Currently own a 2008 dodge nitro. The past 4 times I have filled it with gas, the gas comes back spewing out of the filler nozzle in the car. It never signals the pump to shut off. This happened at 4 different gas stations and different times of the day. 2 of the times gas got on my and my clothes. All 4 times my car is covered with gas as well as the ground. After that I realize it is something wrong with my car. I called the dealer on friday 10/1/2010 and told them about the problem. The exact words that came out of their mouths were "we have heard of this problem before just bring it down when you can" I go to the dealership at 8am on 10/4/2010 the dealer says it is out of warranty by 2400 miles. He calls me at 1030 and tells me it is going to be $1100 to replace the gas tank and filler nozzle to fix the problem. I am not having this work done because this should be considered a recall. This, in my opinion is a pretty serious situation and after doing some research on the internet has definitely happened to other people with the same car. One little spark could light me and my car on fire as well as a gas station. They said replacing a gas tank and filler nozzle will fix the problem. Currently I am awaiting a phone call from the national dodge customer service department about this topic and having them cover the costs of replacing the defective parts.
Each time I fill up my 2008 nitro the gas pump clicks off and then gasoline burps back out of the filler pipe in a quantity that is dangerous.
This is in regards to a 2008 dodge nitro rt. When filling the vehicle with gas, several ounces of fuel will spray out if the gas tank inlet and on to the ground. This occurs when the spout clicks to end the fuel flow when the tank is full. I leave the ignition in the on position so that I can monitor the fuel as it becomes full. The engine is not running. I do this so I can stop the fuel flow before it sprays out. This has happened to me several times at different stations and it is definitely a safety/fire hazard. I have read several accounts on the web regarding these same occurrences. From what I have read there are no safety recalls regarding this problem.
Gas overflow when fueling vehicle, after gas nozzle clicks off, gas pours out of fill tube. 2008 dodge nitro, this has happened last 4 fill ups.
When putting gas in my 2008 dodge nitro at the end of the fill gasoline will erupt from the fill spout and spill over the car and the ground.
Gas overflows upon fill up. Has happened each fill for 3 weeks since I bought a used 2008 dodge nitro stx.
After owning my brand new 2008 dodge nitro for 14 months, every time I fueled it, the gas would spew out, way after the pump clicks off. I have been covered in gasoline 3 times and 2 servcie men have been as well. I have a 2 y/o asthmatic daughter. The odor of gas engulfs the interior compartment as well when the overflow occurs. I have been refused loaners each time the truck has been in. This is a safety issue! But I had been told time and time again, dodge did not feel it was a safety issue. Last week my whole tank was finally replaced after the 1st repair didnt work. Gased up today and gas back out all over my truck. As well as the gas spewing out covering anyone or anything in its way, my trucks paint is becoming damaged as well.
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