CHRYSLER/DODGE: FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (FUEL FILLER TUBE). UPDATED 8/17/12.
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severe 19 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200 · see fuel system across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
19
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,200
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 19 fuel system complaints filed for the 2008 Dodge Durango, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Fuel system accounts for 20% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 8 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA fuel system complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 14 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering fuel system on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
CHRYSLER/DODGE: FUEL SPIT BACK DURING REFUELING. UPDATED 5/14/2012.
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The failure pattern owners describe
Owners consistently describe gasoline erupting from the fuel filler neck immediately after the pump auto-shuts off at full tank, with 5-10 seconds of violent spray coating the person refueling, the vehicle side, and the surrounding ground. Most report a pint to a gallon or more spilled per fill-up. The failure occurs every single time the tank is refueled, regardless of how fast or slowly you pump.
Owners cite the fuel tank filler tube inlet check valve as the culprit—the same component Dodge recalled on 2005 Durangos under NHTSA Campaign #09V003000. Multiple owners point to evidence the problem persists in 2007–2009 models but went unaddressed. Failures begin as early as 20,000 miles but some occur on the first fill-up. Dealers confirm the diagnosis and advise fuel tank replacement, though repair status varies. One owner paid a $100 deductible under lifetime warranty. Owners emphasize the fire hazard and environmental impact of chronic fuel spillage. Several note that Dodge's refusal to expand the 2005 recall appears deliberate despite documented proof the defect is identical.
Same Dodge Durango fuel system reports on nearby years: 2005 · 2006 · 2007 · 2011
Failure modes owners describe
Fuel tank check valve failure causing gas blowback during refueling
The fuel tank filler tube inlet check valve fails to hold pressure after the pump auto-shuts off, allowing fuel to spray or spew back out of the filler neck. Gas erupts 5-10 seconds after the pump clicks off, spraying the person refueling, the vehicle exterior, and the surrounding ground. Volume ranges from about a pint to over a gallon.
When: Typically between 20,000 and 51,000 miles; some failures occur from the first fill-up
Symptoms owners cite: Gasoline sprays or spews from filler neck after pump auto-shuts off; Fuel gushes out 5-10 seconds after pump clicks indicating tank is full; Large volumes of fuel (pint to gallon or more) expelled onto vehicle, ground, and person refueling; Problem occurs every time vehicle is refueled; Strong fuel odor persists in vehicle after refueling incident; Gas may overflow during refueling even when pump manually stopped early
Repairs/costs cited: Owners report fuel tank replacement as the repair performed or required at dealer; one owner paid $100 deductible under lifetime warranty; some dealers advised tank replacement but vehicle not yet repaired
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dodge recalled certain 2005 Durangos (NHTSA Campaign #09V003000) for the same check-valve defect; 2008 models not covered by that recall; owners allege Dodge has not issued expanded recall for 2007-2009 models despite identical problem
Synthesized from 19 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
The gas tank began burping upon filling. Once the auto cutoff clicks off, about 5-10 seconds later the tank burps a large puddle onto the ground that is well larger than my foot. Apparently this is an ongoing issue that starts with a recall in 2005. I found this while researching how to repair the issue. The issues have transferred into 2007 durangos and now to my 2008. Did Dodge fail to…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Dodge durango. The contact stated that while refueling, fuel spewed out of the filler neck valve. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000. ...update 01/20/12 *bf
I filled up gas tank on 2008 Dodge durango using the auto lock on gas pump handle. When tank was filled and handle clicked gas began to spew out of the filler tube before I could remove gas pump handle. Total spillage was less than half a gal. *kb
Fuel system "spews" gasoline seconds after automatic shut off valve stops pump. Believe this to be an issue with the filler tube check valve referenced in 2005 Dodge during recall. Extremely unsafe. This has happened numerous times. *tr
On my 2008 durango, the "fuel tank filler tube inlet check valve" has stopped working. This is the same problem that Dodge recalled some 2005 durangos for in 2009 (NHTSA campaign #09v003000) at each fill-up, no matter what gas station, when the tank is filled up, and immediately after the pump automatically shuts off - a large amount (1 gal or so) of gas literally "spews" from the gas tank for…
Upon filling fuel tank nozzle kicked off like normal but gas spewed out of the neck of the gas tank. *tr
Had fuel system trouble with your 2008 Dodge Durango?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2008 Dodge Durango?
It's a meaningful issue. 19 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,200.
At what mileage does the fuel system typically fail?
Across the 18 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most fuel system failures cluster between 26,000 and 66,000 miles, with the median around 45,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 26,000; a quarter make it past 66,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to fuel system?
No active recalls currently cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2008/Dodge/Durango.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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