2008 Dodge Nitro Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 112about this part
- Share
- 28%of 393 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 112 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Dodge Nitro, 28% of the 393 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Every time that I fill up, the gas comes out of the tank. I was told that this is a know issues and it is a part inside the gas tank and the entire tank would need to be replaced. I have researched online and it look the piece in question of the malfunction stops the gas from igniting in a roll over. How is this not been recalled?”
NHTSA complaint #11011551, filed 2017-07, 35,000 miles“I fueled my vehicle at a local gas station and at the end of the filling the Nitro spewed (burped) approximately 1/2 gallon of fuel onto the ground. I am very concerned a fire may start at the gas station when this happens. Also the gasoline spewed onto my legs. The listed item poses a safety hazard and should be addressed.”
NHTSA complaint #10855067, filed 2016-04, 55,000 miles“Every time I fill up the gas tank, it overflows and shoots out all over the vehicle, the ground, and any thing or any person that is close by. From what I understand, this is a common problem with this vehicle. It has always been an issue and is not something that has recently developed.”
NHTSA complaint #11097692, filed 2018-05, 50 miles“1. Every time I fill up gas spilld out all over! 2. The gear shift pops out of first gear on a regular basis when taking of from a stop. 3. The emergency brake has stopped working at all! I contacted my local dealership with a recall I received on the under body transmission tunnel shield and they have yet to fix the problem say im on the list its been months!”
NHTSA complaint #10561238, filed 2014-01, 50,000 miles“My Nitro is having a problem with the ABS system locking up or sometimes chattering then locking up when in 4 wheel drive on slippery city and highway roads, additionally when I remove my foot from the accelerator in that situation it actually speeds up.”
NHTSA complaint #11063885, filed 2018-01, 260,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10216269Mar 5, 2013Fuel Spit Back During Refueling Due To Inlet Check Valve (X46 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank with a revised part. Some customers may…
- 10136479Mar 5, 2013Fuel Spit Back During Refueling Due To Inlet Check Valve (X46 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank with a revised part. Some customers may…
- 10128983Mar 5, 2013Fuel Spit Back During Refueling Due To Inlet Check Valve (X46 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank with a revised part. Some customers may…
- 10052148Mar 2, 2013Jeep: on some jeeps, when refueling, the fuel will spit back due to inlet heck valve and information is provided regarding replacing fuel tank with new part. Models 2008 liberty…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Nitro
198 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
40 complaintsExterior lighting
38 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Nitro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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