10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,489 miles

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problem #5

Jul 022010

Nitro

  • 29,095 miles
This is in regards to a 2008 Dodge Nitro rt. When filling the vehicle with gas, several ounces of fuel will spray out if the gas tank inlet and on to the ground. This occurs when the spout clicks to end the fuel flow when the tank is full. I leave the ignition in the on position so that I can monitor the fuel as it becomes full. The engine is not running. I do this so I can stop the fuel flow before it sprays out. This has happened to me several times at different stations and it is definitely a safety/fire hazard. I have read several accounts on the web regarding these same occurrences. From what I have read there are no safety recalls regarding this problem.

- Concord, CA, USA

problem #4

Feb 122010

Nitro

  • 26,089 miles
Gas overflow when fueling vehicle, after gas nozzle clicks off, gas pours out of fill tube. 2008 Dodge Nitro, this has happened last 4 fill ups.

- Waterford, NY, USA

problem #3

Feb 052010

Nitro

  • 47,300 miles
When putting gas in my 2008 Dodge Nitro at the end of the fill gasoline will erupt from the fill spout and spill over the car and the ground.

- Corolla, NC, USA

problem #2

Feb 062010

Nitro

  • 31,650 miles
Gas overflows upon fill up. Has happened each fill for 3 weeks since I bought a used 2008 Dodge Nitro stx.

- Beverly, MA, USA

problem #1

Oct 302009

Nitro

  • 18,000 miles
After owning my brand new 2008 Dodge Nitro for 14 months, every time I fueled it, the gas would spew out, way after the pump clicks off. I have been covered in gasoline 3 times and 2 servcie men have been as well. I have a 2 Y/O asthmatic daughter. The odor of gas engulfs the interior compartment as well when the overflow occurs. I have been refused loaners each time the truck has been in. This is a safety issue! but I had been told time and time again, Dodge did not feel it was a safety issue. Last week my whole tank was finally replaced after the 1st repair didnt work. Gased up today and gas back out all over my truck. As well as the gas spewing out covering anyone or anything in its way, my trucks paint is becoming damaged as well.

- Mount Sinai, NY, USA