90 problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 2007 Dodge Nitro. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while refueling, fuel sprayed out of the filler neck onto the ground. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. Updated 3/14/13 the mechanic at the dealer informed the consumer it was the same problem Jeep had with the roll over valve in the gas tank being defective and it needed to be replaced.
Gas spills out when filling tank. By the time the auto shut off on pump stops, gas spills out and on the ground. Has happened at several different gas stations.
Gas tank overflows at every fillup.
Upon filling up gas tank, I have had gas shoot out at me from the filling nozzle. I have tried to remedy this situation by slowing down as I am coming close to filling my gas tank at 18 gallons and I still have gas pour out of the vehicle and onto the floor. When filling gas tank you can hear gurgling sounds coming from the fuel fill nozzle. Major concern of fire hazard as well as possibly being splashed in the face with gasoline unexpectedly for other buyers.
When the gas tank is being filled up and the nozzle at the pump shuts off indicating the gas tank is full, about a quarter gallon of gas spills out of the tank.
When I filled my gas tank and the fuel nozzle had shut off gas overflowed and spilled out of the filler neck. My understanding is that this is do to a defective air vent in the fuel tank. I understand that the air vent in the fuel tank is to protect the gas tank from exploding during a vehicle roll over. If the air vent is defective then I would assume that the gas tank could explode during a roll over.
There is a valve in the gas tank that's prevents gas spillage in the event of an accident and the car rolls over. This valve is defective and now my vehicle spills gas whenever I gas up automatically. This means that the safety valve is inop and if I rollover during an accident the gas will spill out. This has been happening for a while now and I just googled the problem and everyone that has this vehicle is experiencing this problem. There should be a recall cause e en the dealer told me it is a common problem and Chrysler is aware of it. How can we eel safe driving a vehicle with a potential life threatening malfunction.
2007 Dodge Nitro. Consumer states problem with vehicle gas tank the dealer informed the consumer the gas tank was most likely installed already broken or improperly. Thus, when filling the tank, the air differential inside the tank that forced the pump to shut off automatically did not register due to the defect. The consumer stated on several occasions, the tank has overflowed. The consumer was informed, the entire tank would have to be replaced.
When I fill my tank up gasoline will overflow and spill onto the side of my car and onto the floor.
When filling the gas tank, gas backs up and pours out of the tank spout. This isn't exclusive to filling up the tank entirely. This causes a concern as it sprays fuel on the individual pumping the gas and leaves a spill at the gas pump.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, gas spewed back out of the filler neck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the roll over valve within the fuel tank was defective and as a result, the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 72,000.
2007 Dodge Nitro, fuel spills out of tank when filling up vehicle. Gasoline stations pump auto shutoff won't work with vehicle causing fuel to come splashing out when full.
While refueling gas will overflow onto the truck and ground. This happens every time I refuel now. It does not matter how much gas is in the tank, what gas station, time of day, winter or summer, the result is the same fuel overflow.
I am writing this complaint due to the fuel valvue system being a defect. There has been so many complaints regarding the fuel system such as when your pumping gas it is overflowing due to the fule valve not working properly like it should. This is a big safety reason due to it shuts the fuel off if the car are rolled over which may cause serious injury to whoever is involved. My car only has 38,500 miles on the car and is used. I got it a year ago and it did it to me twice when I first did it but then havent done it since the last 5 fuel ups and now it is over flowing every time. They have recalled the jeeps due to this problem but they have not the Dodge Nitros. The Dodge Nitros have the same fuel tank in them as the jeeps so what are they waiting for. For someone to get seriously injuried or even die because of this problem. It get it repaired cost over 1,000. I got it used and the dealer isnt even willing to cover it. I believe they should recall the Dodge Nitros for the fuel system due to the seriousiness of this because I know I am goign to be having a newborn very soon and the safety is very high and if they do not get recall I will be getting it fixed since now a days the people who sell these products dont care about their customers anymore.
When filling the vehicle with gasoline, the auto shut off does not work. This is very dangerous, as it overfills and fuel spills out all over the vehicle and the surrounding area. I have learned that this has something to do with the vapor valve in the fuel tank, and is even a bigger problem if the vehicle was involved in a rollover, as the fuel would come spilling out of the tank. Took it to the dealership and they told me that I would be responsible for replaing the fuel tank. This should be a recall, as Dodge has had this happen before on other models.
I bought this vehicle used in October of 2011, so I only know the problem started with my first gas tank fill up. After each and every "fill up" several ounces of gasoline leak from the tank area. . . This does not come from the hole where the gas pump nozzle goes, it seems to be leaking from beneath that point. This is problematic because the entire bottom left portion of my vehicle is bathed in gasoline. Upon researching this problem I have found that many other Dodge Nitro owners are experiencing the same problem. My gas attendant also has told me that this seems to be a problem with the Dodge Nitro and a few models of the Jeep. His suggestion is to never fill my tank to full again. That is not a solution, there needs to be a recall issued and Dodge needs to take care of this problem, now!.
2007 Dodge Nitro, fuel spills out of tank when filling up vehicle. Gasoline stations pump auto shutoff won't work with vehicle causing fuel to come splashing out when full. Chrysler knows about it and will not repair without charge unless under warranty.
When I am filling gas tank, the automatic shut off does not work, and fuel pours out everywhere. I have been covered in gas several times as it suddenly overflows and almost seems to shoot out. It does not happen every time, started about two years ago but seems to be happening more frequently.
Gas tank overflows when filling tank. Auto shut off does not work. Gas tank needs to be replaced.
2007 Dodge Nitro, fuel spills out of tank when filling up vehiclle. Gasoline stations pump auto shutoff won't work with vehicle causing fuel to come splashing out when full. From investigation of other incidents from other owners, this is 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 your car could possibly explode in a rollover accident. I have read that this is a manufacturing defect, and that Chrysler knows about it and will not repair without charge unless under warranty.
Regardless of which station I use, gas overflows from my tank every time I refuel. In order to avoid this, I have to stop fueling because it never automatically shuts off. I've read blogs & talked to other Dodge Nitro and Jeep owners and they are experiencing the same problem. Not only is this damaging to the vehicle, it is unsafe to have gas spilling over at the stations and having gas on the exterior of the vehicle while driving.
Fuel comes rushing out all over vehicle and all over persons filling the gas tank. This happens everytime it is filled up.
The gas tank valve inside the tank for safety is broken. With out this valve gas will be released in any accident. It also causes the gas tank to over fill when filling up.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the gas filler neck did not detect when the gas tank was full, causing the gasoline to overflow onto the vehicle. The dealer was contacted, but was unable to assist the contact. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 55,000. The VIN was unavailable.
When filling the vehicle up with gas the pump does not shut off. It has spewed gasoline all over me, the vehicle and the ground. It appears to be a problem with a valve in the gas tank. This is a safety concern. I hope they don't wait until someone is killed in a fire in order to fix the issue.
2007 Dodge Nitro, slt, 3. 7 litre. Fuel tank overflows every time I fill my gas tank, does not matter if I use gas pump nozzle full open or barely open.
Gas overflow when filling. Reports of "rollover valve in tank not sealing" have been submitted to Dodge but no recall as of yet. "the fuel tank rollover valve can allow fuel to pass into the vapor canister resulting in the potential for fuel leakage. ".
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro 4x4. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, the fuel would overflow and onto the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the failure could possibly be a rollover valve in the fuel tank that was faulty. The dealer advised that the rollover valve should be replaced because in the event that the vehicle did rollover, all of the gasoline would spill. There were no recalls for the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 30,000.
Hi I bought my 2007 Dodge Nitro in 2007, I have not had many issues a few minor ones no biggie. But recently the last year and a half my check engine light kept coming on then going away coming on then going away. It was getting me aggravated. Eeverytime I took it in to the dealer they said no everything is fine ok sure. Lately everytime I go to fill up my tank it has been overflowing. So I was really fed up I took it in and explained the situation to them (dealer) they informed me that it will need a new fuel tank and fill neck. Now I have done some research and aparantly im not the only Nitro owner going through this issue. I hear that the valve is defective and that it's a manufacturer defect and that chyrysler knows about it. Now bear in mind we have all been driving a car god forbid got into an accident and the car blows up because of that. I am not happy I will pursue this and my service better get covered thank god I got the extra warranty!!!! I suggest on eveybody's behalf that a recall is issued and if I pay the deuctable I want my money back!!!!.
When filling the gas tank, it does not automatically shut off. It spews gas everywhere, getting on me and the vehicle. This happens every time I fill up the vehicle. The problem has not been corrected.
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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.
Fuel burps out of my 2007 Dodge Nitro every time I fill up with fuel. This is due to a faulty valve in the tank that is designed to shut off fuel in the event of a roll over. Dodge is aware of this problem and needs to offer a recall. This is a dangerous and environmentally irresponsible problem.
2007 Dodge Nitro r/t overflow on gas tank spill quart of fuel on each fillup. I understand the tank has a faulty cutoff inside the tank which malfunctions. That means in the event of a roll over it will release fuel which increases probability of fire/deaths. Dodge is replacing tank on vehicles under warranty - they should replace all the defective tanks. Help.
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.