2009 Dodge Nitro Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 25%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Dodge Nitro, 25% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Fuel tank overflows when filling up at the pump. I've had gasoline spew out all over me several times now. I can see by investigating this online that this is a dangerous and known issue on many Dodge makes, models and years.”
NHTSA complaint #11170611, filed 2019-01, 69,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, the contact became aware of pressure build up which caused gasoline to not be able to be added to the fuel tank. The contact was unsure if there were any warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11500448, filed 2023-01, 160,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Nitro. When the vehicle was refueled, the filler pipe failed to shut off when the tank was full. As a result, fuel spilled out. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel tank valve failed and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10945121, filed 2017-01, 105,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that when he opened the fuel tank cap the bolts were covered with rust on both sides. The dealer was contacted and stated that the bolts do not come with a coating and there were no related recalls. The failure mileage was 900.”
NHTSA complaint #10300397, filed 2010-01, 900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10221554Jul 27, 2016Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number…
- 10136536Jul 27, 2016Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Nitro
10 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Dodge Nitro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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