Tank Assembly problems of the 2008 Dodge Nitro - part 1

The last 2 times I filled my fuel tank in my 08 Dodge Nitro rt it spills out all over the ground. This occurs when the pump stops. . . Then the tank starts to spill at least a half gallon of gas gets all over my truck and the ground!!! this 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!.

While filling the gas tank, my husband was covered in gasoline. I purchased the vehicle 2 weeks ago and it happened to myself, but I thought it was the gas pump that I was at. My legs were covered in gas and I had a cut on my leg and the gas was in my cut and burned terribly. My husband is a volunteer fireman and I am an emt. We will be using this vehicle to respond to real life emergencies. I am very concerned that it may cause injury to myself and others. 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 my car could possibly explode in a rollover accident or if on an emergency scene it could be hit and cause and explosion. .

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.

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.

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 I fill up my tank at any gas station, I will put the gas nozzle in the gas filler neck, and have it fill up. When the gas tank reaches it's maximum level, the gas nozzle will automatically 'click' off, however, the gas will overflow out the gas filler neck and spray out all over the ground and down the car, I'm thinking that something so flammable as gasoline spraying out and dripping on the ground and down the car is a huge fire risk. . . . Am I wrong?.

When filling up my gas tank the pump stops and then the gas overflows all over the car and on the ground.

Gas tank overflows during filling process. Sometimes the pump shuts off and then overflows, and sometimes the auto shut off doesn't work and the gas spews until shutoff manually.

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 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.

My last 3 or so gas fill ups have resulted in gasoline gushing out of gas tank upon the gas nozzle shutting itself off. The first couple of times I didnt think much of it but this last time I was holding the gas nozzle when this happened and before I knew it I was soaked in gasoline. This seems like a huge concern along the lines of the old GMC gas tanks that would explode upon an accident.

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.

The gas tank overflows when filling. The auto shutoff on the gas tank is faulty, this is a problem with the same year Jeep libertys with the same tank. The 20" chrome wheels flake and corrode even when kept clean and out of the elements. This must be fixed!.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that when refueling, fuel would spill out of the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure who advised replacing the fuel tank. The manufacturer was contacted who provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 33,500.

Every time I fill up my Dodge Nitro fuel overflows from the tank in upwards to half a gallon. It seems to not matter whether I set the pump on low, high or fill up manually, fuel overflows from the nozzle of the tank, after pump has shut off). . . Once soaking my pants in gas. The issue has happened multiple times at multiple gas stations. This is an environmental problem, it's a personal danger, and a danger to others. I bought the vehicle used, and have no knowledge that this has been an issue prior to me purchasing, however, based on how many times it has happened to me I can most likely assume it was. When doing research on the issue I have discovered that I am not the only person having this exact problem. Seems as though jeeps and Dodges are having these issues. A recall needs to be enforced on this.

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.

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 I fill my gas tank, the gas will shoot out as the tank gets full. The pump will shut off, but the fuel continues to shoot out the tube and all over the side of the car and anyone standing there. This has happened multiple times and is a dangerous problem to have. I do not like being doused with fuel or having fuel spraying onto the ground and surroundings. The Jeep liberty had the same issue and it was recalled but for some reason, the Dodge Nitro has not been, which has the same tank.

When filling up tank with gas, it always overflows. Gas comes rushing out.

When filling up the gas tank of my 2007 Dodge Nitro, when reaching full and the pump automatically turns off several cups of fuel come back out the filler location and spray over the side of the car, ground, pump, and anybody standing nearby. It has happened at several gas pumps and stations. Upon doing research on the internet it appears that it is a problem with the vent in the gas tank. This is a serious safety hazard, which could lead to both a fire at the gas station, and from what I have read a significant risk of explosion if involved in a rollover accident.

Gas tank overflows every time I refuel 2008 Dodge Nitro r/t.

Gas comes spilling out when filling gas tank.

Everytime I go to fill up my gasoline tank of the 2008 Dodge Nitro I just purchased in Dec 2010 it overflows all over the side of my car. This is very upsetting and I see this as a major safety issue. In additon to that the finish of the Nitro is being ruined everytime I fill up. Now I have to put in 40 $'s of gas in each time to avoid overflowing the tank. This is obnoxious. Who in the world wants to stop at the gas station more frequently because of a gasoline tank malfunction? which I would have known before buying the thing!.

Gas overflows when filling tank on my 2008 Dodge Nitro. I have heard 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. The valve is defective and thus, the gas spills out.

It first starting was pumping gas into my vehicle when the pump clicked off indicating my pump was full, and then spewed gasoline all over my hands, shoes, down the side of my SUV, and into a puddle on the ground!!! I was grossed out and embarrassed (thinking I had done something wrong somehow). What I thought was a one time fluke turned into a regular occurrence. Now, every time I fill up my gas tank- regardless of gas station, fuel type, city, and flow rate of gas -- the tank squirts back at me. This is huge safety concern. California just did a recall of several automatic gas pump nozzles that would spew out after clicking "off". It is very disconcerting that there has not been a recall for this gas pump in what is a known, documented, dangerous, and hazard. I contacted the dealership with my concern wherein they referred me to Chrysler. I was extremely disappointed with the service I received. The case manager told me that not only had never heard of this incident before, that without a recall issued by the NHTSA I would be required to pay out of pocket for a diagnosis with little guarantee of any type of compensation possible because my vehicle is past warranty. She showed no concern for the safety hazards associated with this supposedly "new issue". This gas tank issue needs to be addressed.

At the time of fueling, the nozzle clicked off about a 1/2 cup of gas came out of the tank all over the side of the truck.

Each time I fill up my 08' Dodge Nitro sxt it spews gas back out onto me and my truck since I purchased it in November of 2010 from carmax. I do not top it off, it's simply from the first fill up using the automatic shutoff. Carmax says they can't find a problem and they're looking for it. . . I know what the problem is, just fix it! they replaced the evaporator canister and that did not fix the problem. Now they're looking into replacing the gas tank due my research since they could not find on their own, even after consulting the local Dodge dealership asking if they've come across the problem. There is a defect in the valve of the gas tank that is there to prevent an explosion in the event of a rollover accident. Therefore, the defect in the valve is causing the gas to spew out on people, their vehicles and all over the ground. Chrysler is aware of the problem but they're not doing a recall. Why isn't this issue being brought to the nation's attention, this is a huge health and safetry hazard to me and the environment??!!??.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gas tank overflow at gas pumps.

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 the consumer stated the entire tank was replaced. So, no further action is required. Updated 11/04/jb.