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. *TR
2008 dodge Nitro fuel system problems
moderate 65 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200
Complaints
65
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,200
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
EVERY TIME I FILL UP MY 2008 DODGE NITRO WITH GAS, IT SPRAYS/OVERFLOWS FUEL. I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR 8 MONTHS NOW, AND THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING EVERY TIME I FILL UP SINCE THE BEGINNING. THIS HAPPENS AT EVERY GAS STATION AND HAS HAPPENED IN MULTIPLE STATES. THIS IS A HAZARD TO ME, TO THE PEOPLE AROUND ME, AND TO THE ENVIRONMENT. THIS IS A SEVERE FIRE RISK, NOT TO MENTION THE VAPORS I, AND …
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! *TR
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…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL SPEWED BACK UP THE FILLER NECK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
Common questions
How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2008 dodge Nitro?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 65 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
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
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