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 ACCU…
2008 Dodge Durango fuel system problems
severe 19 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200
Complaints
19
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,200
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
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 T…
UPON FILLING FUEL TANK NOZZLE KICKED OFF LIKE NORMAL BUT GAS SPEWED OUT OF THE NECK OF THE GAS TANK. *TR
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?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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