2008 Dodge Nitro Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 392 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Dodge Nitro overview page.
What owners report
“WHEN I FILL THE TANK WITH FUEL, IT BURPS AT THE END OF FILLING SPILLING GASOLINE ONTO THE VEHICLE AND THE GROUND. THERE SEEMS TO…”NHTSA complaint 10509428 — filed 04/24/2013
“FUEL WILL SPLASH OUT OF TANK EVERY TIME I FILL UP AND USE AUTO SHUT OFF. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH CHRYSLER/DODGE VEHICLES IF…”NHTSA complaint 10499839 — filed 02/24/2013
“PURCHASED 2008 DODGE NITRO SXT USED WITH 61,500 MILES ON IT. GAS TANK FILL TUBE OVERFLOWS EVERY TIME YOU FUEL UP VEHICLE. IT DOES NOT…”NHTSA complaint 10499635 — filed 02/22/2013
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Dodge Nitro have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Dodge Nitro: 46 of 392 complaints on file (11.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2008 Dodge Nitro have in total?
392 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 17 involved a crash, 12 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
