At around the 74,000 mile marker, my gas tank began spewing out gasoline upon filling up at the gas station. The tank holds roughly 17.5 gallons, and the nozzle (up to this point) would always automatically shut off upon a full tank when at the pump. Now, when the tank is nearing full, the fuel spills out of the gas tank, leaking gasoline all over the side of the vehicle, on my hands, shoes, clothes and ground. The only way to try and avoid this issue is to estimate a cut-off point in which to stop pumping fuel at around the 17.0 gallon mark, which is still very hard to do without the spillage occurring and often leaves me with a partial fillup to avoid getting soaked in gasoline. As of 4 days ago, my gascap and check engine indicator lights came on. I've fully refueled 3 times since then and tightened the gas cap and the lights have not disappeared. I often suffer headaches from the gasoline fumes that I carry back into the vehicle on my hands, clothes and feet from the gas spillage that occurs when I fill up. This problem seems to be very common amongst jeep owners based on the amount of forums I've found online.
2008 Jeep Liberty fuel system complaints
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When filling the fuel tank with gas, at the full point the tank shoot back about a quarter gallon of gas onto the ground and on the side of the car. This is without topping the tank off, as it happens at the point that the gas pump automatically shuts off. There is an extreme danger of this with gasoline being all over.
Every time I fuel my 2008 jeep liberty the fuel nozzle does not shut off properly when full, causing fuel to spew out onto the car, my hands, my clothing and the concrete beneath the car at the gas station. I complained to the dealer while the vehicle was under warranty on 3/9/2010 and they replaced the filler tube. The repair did not fix the problem. I have been living with this issue for a year now. Today, while at the gas station, the person in the isle next to me, driving a 2008, 4-door jeep wrangler, had the same issue. I asked her about it and she said the problem had just begun for her in the past month, but it now happens to her every fuel up. I decided I would look into it further. After seeing the multiple online posts, I decided to make a complaint, as this is obvioiusly a defect with jeep vehicles.
Fuel spill during refueling. While refueling the car, when the tank was almost full, fuel started to spill resulting in spraying the car and the ground within 3 feet radius with gas. This creates a risk of fire and health hazards by spilling gas onto skin. Chrysler/jeep is aware of the problem and they have a tsb for this problem but refuse to make a recall. They are also aware of the problem on this particular vehicle and the vehicle was at the dealer service center 3 times for this particular problem but so far they have failed to fix the issue.
The fuel spills out of the tank when fueling the car resulting in gas on the vehicle and ground of the gas station. This has been going on for about two months. I have taken it to the dealer who said it needed a fuel vapor filter replaced. This did not fix the problem and now the dealer states I need a new gas tank. Since this is a non-maintainable part I feel it is a mfr. Defect and a very unsafe one at that.
While filling my jeep with gasoline the pump is never triggered to shutoff and it causes a lot of fuel spilling all over me, the car and the ground. Prompting me to quickly clean myself and the car. This is an extremely dangerous situation not only due to its flammability but also its potential carcinogenic effects.
When putting gasoline into the gas tank, the pump is never triggered to turn off. Thus causing a substantial amount of fuel to gush out of the tank and all over the vehicle, the ground and sometimes the person pumping the fuel.
Every time I fill up my gas tank the nozzle does not trigger to release the shut off on the gas coming back out of the input which results in a lot of gas overflowing back onto my vehicle, the ground and my clothes. This happens even if I watch the amount of gallons being put into the tank and try and shut it off ahead of time.
We just bought a 2008 jeep liberty with 25000 miles on it and everytime we fill up it spews gas. I have tried putting the gas nozzle in farther, out half way, filling it up slowly but still everytime the nozzle clicks about a second or two later gas spews from the tank.
Every time I fill up my gas tank the nozzle does not trigger to release the shut off on the gas coming back out of the input which results in a lot of gas overflowing back onto my vehicle, the ground and my clothes. This happens even if I watch the amount of gallons being put into the tank and try and shut it off ahead of time. I have discussed this with other jeep liberty owners and have gone on line and have seen this to be a complaint of many. I also called jeep and filed a complaint with them directly. They say there is no recall for this type of thing happening. This can't be very safe having a quarter of a gallon of gas shooting out every time you fill up the tank. Please help.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. While parked and fueling the vehicle, the fuel tank overflowed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated the fuel tank did not have anything to make the fuel stop. The manufacturer stated that the dealer said that there was no problem so they could not assist. The failure occurred three times. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
2008 jeep liberty limited. Gas overflows. Took to dealer and was told they could find nothing wrong. Gas continues to spew out after filling. The problem continues.
2008 jeep liberty. Consumer writes regarding recent overflowing gas on fill up
Jeep liberty 2008 gas gushing out every time after filling tank - according to dealer, roll-over valve is faulty inside gas tank so entire gas tank must be replaced (about $800+). This valve ensures that gas will not leak into vehicle in the event of a roll-over accident; also ensures gas won't shoot out of the gas tank after filling with fuel. Gas erupts out of tank and back onto the face, body and feet of the consumer as well as all down the side of vehicle and onto the ground near gas pumps. Very unsafe hazard. Not a maintenance problem but rather a defective part inside the gas tank. Should not be the consumer's responsibility to replace. Vehicle is only 2 1/2 years old with 40,000 miles logged. This occurs each and every time the tank is filled whether or not it is on auto-fill or manually regulated. Tricky work to manually stop gas flow before it gushes out. Lodged complaint with jeep of america but was told only possible recourse was to pay for repair myself; submit claim to them after the fact, and they may or may not decide to assist me with costs (they won't call it reimbursement) for some or all of my expenses. They claimed no responsibility and complete lack of knowledge about the problem although this concern is posted all over the internet in various forums. Thank you.
2008 jeep liberty. Consumer states several problems with the vehicle *tgw the consumer stated each time he filled the gas tank, gasoline spilled out of the fill opening moments after the nozzle shut off was triggered. The spill occurred in a boiling type manner and the volume of the spill was significant. The consumer also stated, throughout the three years he has owned the vehicle, he had a problem with rain getting inside the vehicle. The point of entry appeared to be at the top of the rear lift gate. The water volume was significant and not only soaked the rear bed, but it also ran to the front of the vehicle and soaked the front passenger carpet. The problem has been fixed twice, with the report that some drains ports were clogged. The last repair involved some additional caulking.
When refueling, vehicle gushes fuel back out at the consumer after pump clicks off. Has done this many times since I bought it last month. It is dangerous and environmentally bad to spew fuel on consumer and on the ground, for fire and health reasons.
2008 jeep liberty,about 37,000 mi started problem of gas pumps never shut off when tank nears full, has spilled all over myself, occurs every time any station, just waiting for a cigarette from somebody else to catch me on fire.
During regular refill the car spilled fuel, around 250ml of it. In last 2 month it is a regular occurrence and poses a safety hazard for the car occupants along with the gas station.
When filling up with gas the jeep spews gas back out forcefully and about 4 cups fly out all over some times the nozzle clicks and some times it does not. I have had this jeep for over one year and this started happening for over a month now. 2008 jeep liberty 4x4. I called the dealer and they said no recall. This is very dangerous as the gas comes out fast and sprays. I don't think I should have to pay for this as it is a hazard and not a maintenance issue.
When I am refueling my 2008 jeep liberty 1 out of 4 times the fuel does not stop when filled and spills out everywhere. Gas splashes on me, the ground and my car. This happens at different gas stations and pumps and seems very unhealthy and dangerous.
When filling the gastank as normal, gasoline overflows from the gastank. It spews a significant amount (approx 1/4 liter of gasoline).
Upon removal of fuel nozzle from the tank, after filling the tank, about two cups of fuel burp out of the tank onto the side of the vehicle and ground. Happens at all stations, only way to avoid it is to not fill the tank or let the fuel nozzle sit for a minute or two before removal. I have returned vehicle to dealer with this complaint three times with no repair action taken by the dealer.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. While driving approximately 25 MPH a chime sounded inside of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure could possibly be related to the fuel indicator. Whenever gasoline was dispensed into the fuel tank, the fuel sprayed out from the intake spout. The failure occurred on fifteen separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The fuel tank required replacement. The failure mileage was 20,000.
Gas overflows from the gas tank every time I put gas into the car. This is a safety hazard.
Fuel tank overflowing everytime fill up. It occurs everytime they fill up the liberty.
I just returned from alexander chrysler jeep in franklin, tn 615‑794‑5000. They tried to blame a vacuum hose for letting gasoline fumes in the cabin of the 2008 jeep liberty to avoid a warranty fix. This is where the my health and safety complaint comes in. My wife has been complaining about being sick with headaches and stomach pain for months. Originally we took the jeep in for "gas cap" warning on the odometer and engine light. Nothing was found. Today I took the jeep in an alexander found a clearly abraded or deteriorated vacuum hose that they said could allow the gas fumes into the cabin. My wife has been breathing this for months and if this is a common problem this exposes occupants to toxic fumes and risks an explosion hazard in the engine compartment. This needs to be investigated asap. If you can contact me asap I can let you see this hose as it sits.
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