19 problems related to other fuel system have been reported for the 2008 Dodge Nitro. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Dodge Nitro based on all problems reported for the 2008 Nitro.
3 different times I have had to replace the battery in my Nitro due to the stereo. The radio is not powering down properly and keeping the communication bus awake causing parasitic battery draw. I have a mygig head unit with navigation and sirius satellite dvd player. At time the the Nitro will lock me in or out due to the stereo not powering off properly due to this issue you also can not get satellite service to work. Dodge needs to recall this issue as we did not ask for the issue. Also when filling up with fuel it does not stop on it is own like other cars and trucks, it spits fuel back out at you and spills everywhere on you the car and ground. The battery problem happens when it is turned off with no key in the ignition.
When refueling, gasoline splashes forcefully out of the filler neck every single time, no matter how carefully or slowly the vehicle is fueled. The quantity ejected is sufficient to create a significant fire hazard. I have learned to stand far to the side to avoid being soaked with gasoline.
Gas keeps overflowing every time I pump gas into no matter what pump or gas station I am using.
Takata recall. Driving on hwy @55 mph, horn going off, lights off and on,dash lights blinking, windshield wipers going off and then vehicle shuts down and reboots, no control of vehicle. 3 times. Please help!.
4 big things wrong: first, the fuel spills out onto the ground when filling it up at gas station because it does not click off. I am always in a hurry to leave the gas station so no sparks ignite the fuel on the ground and then blow up my truck. Second, there are electrical problems. None of the inner dome lights work and the passenger headlight has a short in the wiring. 3rd, the heater stopped blowing through the main vents and also it gets cold then hot then cold again. The temperature on heater wont stay warm. 4th:the transmission is slipping and wont run right. It will not move when gas is pushed then after a few seconds it will kick in and go. Then it slips between gear shifting. Its an automatic.
My Nitro is having a problem with the abs system locking up or sometimes chattering then locking up when in 4 wheel drive on slippery city and highway roads, additionally when I remove my foot from the accelerator in that situation it actually speeds up.
The tipm on this Nitro is causing safety issues. Its stalled going down the highway. It cranks but doesn't start. The wipers will not turn off. It throws up strange error codes then they just go off. My steering wheel controls and cruise control works when they feel like it. Some issues happen while driving , but some happen when stationary.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. While the vehicle was being refueled, fuel leaked back out the filler pipe. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,000.
Fuel spills out when filled up .
Horn blows will unoccupied. Doors lock and unlock by itself in or out if vehicle, vehicle has stalled several times,break light on and breaks failed ,heated seat either burn you or won't work, a/c comes on by itself,gas is disappearing really quick,oil light comes on, starter sticking, took to dealership and was diagnosed with tipm failing. S several times its tried to stall on me traveling on highway and Friday ran upon a slow vehicle in a curve and break light came one as I applied breaks and had little to no breaks. I almost hit the other vehicle due to this . This obviously is a safety issue and needs to be handled . And its even affect the remote start as well . It won't run 30seconds and it shuts off . Can't lock doors knowing they'll stay locked either . But most importantly above all is the stalling out its all tried to do and massive amount of fuel its dumping into engine getting into my oil ruining my vehicle and the electrical issue is gonna cause something catastrophic and needs to be recalled ASAP.
I fueled my vehicle at a local gas station and at the end of the filling the Nitro spewed (burped) approximately 1/2 gallon of fuel onto the ground. I am very concerned a fire may start at the gas station when this happens. Also the gasoline spewed onto my legs. The listed item poses a safety hazard and should be addressed.
I bought this car used in October 2014 from a friend and every time I fill it up at the gas station , the gas over flows with force and gets all over my hand and feet, sometimes it gets on my body too. I don'nt understand why it doesn't stop when it gets full. ?.
Replaces a new agr valve in January 2015 at local garage, philips garage in dewart, PA. In October the light comes back on and once again diagnosed by bz. Motors in lewisburg, PA the test are confirmed that the agr valve is not good. I cannot go back to other mechanic , because he had a stroke and cannot work again. I am scheduled again for replacement on Saturday the 6th of February 2016. I would like to know if there are recalls on the part or if the company can help m pay for the part to be replaced again cost $324. 00. Gas cap replace and rubber housing replaced on gas filler cap, cost was $ 61. 22 housing replaced in with new secure bracket after falling down into the vehicle. The line was secured again . Costing me $81. 62. Cape replaced for $21. 00. I would like to be reimbursed for these defaults as they too are recalls. I also had seen online that the shield for exhaust and its parts had a recall. Since mine was replaced after falling off in March 2015 while I was driving. New part attached back on and nut-stamped flange and shield exhaust. Costing me $147. 45 in labor and repairs. Please call me at 570 540 6640 thank you , louise forte.
Every time u fill up on fuel it spills out all over and creates a huge hazard after the pump kicks off ! this appears to be a ongoing defect due to how many complaints there are on the issue !.
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 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.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. While driving various speeds, the fuel cap warning light and check engine warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a small evaporator leak. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the charcoal and fuel cap needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the warning lights illuminated intermittently. When the fuel reached empty, the vehicle would not accept fuel and it had to be forced into the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.