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When filling the tank on the vehicle the nozzle failed to shut off in time to prevent gas from overflowing. Filled up again 2 days later at a different pump and set the nozzle for low speed and still overflowed out of the gas tank. Upon further research this is a common problems with 2007 Dodge Nitros and no recall has been issued. However, the Jeep Liberty which is the sibling vehicle had the same problem and there was a recall to fix the problem. The cause of the problem is a faulty rollover valve and requires the fuel tank to be replaced.
While filling the Nitro up when it gets full and the gas pump kicks off there is alot of fuel that comes rushing out of the filler hose and goes all over the truck, ground and myself. Have been told that Dodge is aware of the issue and has recalled this issue on Jeep but nothing yet on the Nitro. This can only be fixed by replacing the entire fuel tank. Is Dodge waiting on a lawsuit? if the vehicle rollsover and spews gas all over it would not be a good sight if it catches on fire!! please help get this problem recalled before it kills people!!!
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that when refueling, the fuel tank would spew gasoline back out from the filler neck. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised him that the vent and valve in the fuel tank failed. As a remedy, the entire fuel tank would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000. The current mileage was approximately 111,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while refueling, fuel sprayed out of the filler neck onto the ground. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. Updated 3/14/13 the mechanic at the dealer informed the consumer it was the same problem Jeep had with the roll over valve in the gas tank being defective and it needed to be replaced.
When filling up with fuel, when the auto shut off engages fuel overflows out. I had this issue previously, took it to the dealership and indicated that it is most likely caused by a valve in the gas tank that is there to prevent an explosion in the event of a roll over accident. The valve is defective and thus gas spills out. They replaced the fuel tank and it fixed the problem. Less than one year later the same problem comes back, but they will no longer take car of it because now it is out of warranty.
- Indian Trail, NC, USA
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When I am filling my gas tank and it gets to the top and the gas pump shuts off the gas spills out of the tank. I have started to stop pumping when it sounds like it is close to the top and some gas still spills out of the gas funnel.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while refueling, fuel spewed out of the filler neck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the fuel tank would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Gasoline fill pipe overflows after nozzle automatic shutoff. Gasoline runs down side of vehicle onto ground causing a hazard and release of excessive gasoline vapors.
I bought my 2007 Nitro in October with about 68,000 miles. Ever since the first time I filled up my tank gas spits back up out the fuel hose when the pump shuts off. After researching quite a bit I discovered this isn't a new problem, Chrysler knows all about it and even had an investigation into it. The inlet valve is faulty and doesn't close correctly, leading to gas spills at the pump and gas spills if the vehicle rolls over, causing the vehicle to ignite. I have been in contact with Chrysler the past week or so and they are absolutely refusing to help repair their own manufactures defect. They won't give me an explanation no matter how much I ask and I am getting very frustrated with them. I feel this is a serious safety issue and they are responsible for taking care of it. They don't think so. They said, "after further research into this problem, unfortunately we are unable to help with the costs of any repairs." To fix this you must replace the entire fuel tank - upwards of $1000 that I don't have because I just freakin' bought their vehicle! irresponsible, wow.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that gasoline fuel spewed out from the filler neck while the contact was refueling the vehicle. The issue occurred whenever the contact would refuel the vehicle. The contact stated that weeks prior to the failure, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.
Tank overflows everytime I put gas in it. The pump clicks, I pull it out and about a half a tank of gas spews all over me and the car. At times it happens before the pump even shuts off. It happens everytime no matter what gas station I go to.
Fuel tank does not ventilate, when pumping fuel pump will not automatically shut off, causing fuel to spill over the side of the vehicle, person attending fuel pump, and the ground.
Every time the car is refueled on auto it clicks the pump off and spews gas all down the side of the car. Dodge complaint dept says they have no recall information on this, yet every 2007 owner I talk to has this problem. We all thought it was just our car that did this. Some one is going to pull up to the spot where a Nitro was refilled/spilled with a lit cigarette and there will be a sizable fire, if it has not already happened.
Several times, at several gas stations, the gas pump does not automatically shutoff causing gas to overflow. This problem occurs everytime I try to fill up and fill the tank full.
Every time I fill up my gas tank, it overflows and spills all over the vehicle and ground. This is a huge environmental and safety risk, as well as a waste of gasoline. I've read online that this is a defect of a rollover detection system. Dodge/Chrysler needs to do something about this.
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- Lamar, MO, USA