Tank Mounting Problems of Dodge Nitro

The gas nozzle does not cut off when the tank is full, therefore causing large amounts of gas to spill on ground.

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Splash back of gasoline when filling up fuel tank. Incident occurs just about every time tank is filled and the consequences are that a large amount of gasoline shoots back out of the filling nozzle all over the painted surface of the vehicle and on to the surface of the area in which parked. In addition to aggravation, environmental damage, paint damage, there are extremely dangerous consequences that could occur if some sort of an ignition source occurred at the time it happened.

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As you are putting gas into the fuel tank it will overflow from filler spout. This will happen no matter the amount of fuel in tank. Gas overflowing on the 2007 Dodge Nitro when attempting to fill the tank 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.

Every time I fill the gas tank of my 2007 Dodge Nitro there is a large amount of gasoline that "burps" back out of the tank onto the car, the ground and anyone (unsuspecting that this would happen) standing near by. It may be as much as a gallon of gasoline. Chrysler has admitted this is due to a manufacturing defect of a valve in the gas tank. This valve is there to prevent the possibility of an explosion in the event of a rollover accident. If this valve is defective it would seem it will not prevent an explosion in a rollover accident. Recently my daughter borrowed the car. I neglected to tell her about this problem. She filled the car and stood there as gasoline covered her shoes and the bottom of a good pair of slacks. You can imagine her horror as she stood there covered in fresh gasoline. Chryslers solution at this time is for me to pay a dealership to replace the gas tank. To avoid having to pay for this repair (with money I don't have) as the tank fills I slow the fuel flow into the tank to the slowest flow rate on the pump handle. There is still a "burp" back at full. Just not very much fuel. This defective valve is going to cause horrible deaths or disfiguring burns to someone. A gasoline fire would be an awful thing, the fact that it is preventable would make it unimaginable. Knowing this problem exists with my vehicle I cannot even sell it in good conscience.

As you are putting gas into the fuel tank it will overflow from filler spout and spill out causing a hazardous condition and environmental problem. This will happen no matter the amount of fuel in tank. Gas overflowing on the 2007 Dodge Nitro when attempting to fill the tank 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.

When our 2007 Dodge Nitro is fueled up it over flows out of the gas tank neck. When fueling the gas pump nozzle will shut off as it should but then approximately a quart of gas will come shooting out of the gas tank neck and with this amount of fuel spilling it appears to me to be a very dangerous situation. It has also shot out and consequently covered my pants and shoes with gasoline and then to have to get in your vehicle and drive home is disgusting because of the smell. The spilling occurs every time that you fuel up even when you kick the nozzle off manually when near full. This is defenitely a manufacturer defect and thank god a fire has not occurred becasue of the fuel spilling. The Dodge dealer informs me that it is going to require a new gas tank at the cost of $364. 00 plus labor. This vehicle is only four years old with 32,000 miles, which I have owned since brand new.

Splash back of gasoline when filling up fuel tank. Incident occurs every time tank is filled and the consequences are that a large amount of gasoline shoots back out of the filling nozzle all over the painted surface of the vehicle and on to the surface of the area in which parked. This is after the pump shuts off or after I relase the lever on the pump when finifhed fueling. In addition to aggravation, environmental damage, paint damage, there are extremely dangerous consequences that could occur if some sort of an ignition source occurred at the time it happened. Controlling the flow/speed of gasoline from the gas pump through the nozzle into the tank filler tube does not lessen the problem.

When pumping fuel into our family’s 2007 Dodge Nitro, a large amount of gasoline spills all over the person, the car, and the ground at the gas station. This happens no matter what gas station is used. It is a safety defect fully known to Chrysler-Dodge, and may be caused by a part supplier defect. The allegedly defective part is a “fuel check valve� that is built into the fuel tank. The fuel tank has to be replaced in order to fix the defective part so it is a major repair. This defective part is apparently involved in preventing tank explosions should the vehicle roll over. Since this defective part is likely installed in many thousands of vehicles, there is concern this defect could lead to fuel tank detonations in Nitros and Jeep liberties involved in accidents. In addition, this defect will likely lead to future explosions at fueling stations since gasoline pours uncontrollably and profusely out of the gas tank. Chrysler Dodge informed me directly they have issued extended warranties to certain Chrysler vehicles (in lieu of a recall) because, as a Dodge recall representative told me by telephone on 3/28/11, they had issues with the same fuel tank “inlet check valve� for other Chrysler vehicles. But, despite having the exact same safety defect with my 2007 Dodge Nitro, Chrysler-Dodge has not yet issued a recall or an extended warranty for this vehicle. Does a family have to die tragically before Chrysler Dodge issues a genuine recall for a serious safety defect that is full known to their company?.

When filling up the fuel tank, gas overflows and does not get shut off automatically when the tank is full. This happens at any gas station, at any pump, so it is definitely with the vehicle itself. It started a while ago, but has gotten more frequent and more gas spilling. Currently it happens every time and is a fair amount of gas. Any static electricity spark hitting that spilled fuel and traveling up into the gas tank would be disastrous. There are Dodge Nitro forums where tons of other owners talk about the problem too. On top of the environmental impact of thousands of Nitro owners spilling fuel, this is a serious safety issue, and Chrysler needs to issue a recall immediately.

Every time fuel tank is filled and the gas pump shuts off, a fair amount of gasoline shoots backwards out of the gas tank. The car was purchased in January, and this has happened each time the tank has been filled.

A substantial amount of fuel spills out of the filler tube when filling the fuel tank. This happens every time the tank is filled. This has been happening for about 7 months now.

2007 Dodge Nitro 4 x 4 - when filling with fuel a problem in the gas tank and or filler neck assembly makes significant quantities of fuel spill, and in some cases under force, spray out of the vehicle. Approximately 1-2 measuring cups is the general amount. Fuel spills on vehicle, gas filler nozzle assembly, the ground, and often on the person filing the vehicle. This happens on every fill up with fuel. I have personally seen 2 other Nitro vehicles and one Jeep liberty SUV have the same issue while at a gas station. Gas station attendants actually commented this happens on these vehicles, "all the time". The Dodge corporation website pages specific to Nitro owners have hundreds of complaints listed on this issue. Contacted local dealer - was told they are completely unaware of the issue. They charged for diagnostics and said the entire fuel system needs replacement. They quoted 3 times the amount to have work done at a local independant shop. They refused to guarantee the problem would not continue. Complaint #21091094 filed with Chrysler corp. Research from other owners states a valve or vent molded into the tank is the issue. Problem persists with vehicle as of the date of this filing. Anecdotal accounts that a defective "rollover shut off valve" at the top of the tank is the real problem. I have been unable to independantly verify this is even a part on the tank assembly. This is a major safety, and environmental pollution issue on many thousands of vehicles - please help owners of the multiple models and lines of vehicles which are affected by chryslers refusal to admit there is an issue or voluntarily fix these cars!.

Splash back of gasoline when filling up fuel tank. Incident occurs just about every time tank is filled and the consequences are that a large amount of gasoline shoots back out of the filling nozzle all over the painted surface of the vehicle and on to the surface of the area in which parked. In addition to aggravation, environmental damage, paint damage, there are extremely dangerous consequences that could occur if some sort of an ignition source occurred at the time it happened. Controlling the flow/speed of gasoline from the gas pump through the nozzle into the tank filler tube does not lessen the problem. I am going to discuss this matter with my Dodge service department on 18 Feb, 2010 to find out what they have to say about the matter.

While filling gas tank, when tank becomes full it will spew out gas all over the side of the Nitro and on to the ground. Not just a small amount of gas. Close to a pint of gas, if not more. At each fillup. Tried different pumps at different stations, in different states. All do the same thing. Very hazardous to spill that much gas on the ground each time the Nitro is fueled up.

As you are putting gas into the fuel tank it will overflow from filler spout and spill out causing a hazardous condition and environmental problem. This will happen not matter the amount of fuel in tank. I was told by dealer that the hole into the gas tank is smaller than the fill line and causes back up. If you try to fill very slow the sensor in the pump does not detect and it overflows. Dealer has replaced gas tank but did not help the problem.