2008 Dodge Nitro Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · 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 system, gasoline 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
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, THE FUEL PUMP SHUT OFF AS GASOLINE BEGAN TO SPEW ALL OVER…”NHTSA complaint 10474462 — filed 09/10/2012
“3 WEEKS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED TO GO ALL BY THEMSELVES, GAUGES WENT TO 0, A/C STOPPED WORKING, HORN WOULD BEEP…”NHTSA complaint 10468586 — filed 07/26/2012
“WHEN FILLING GAS TANK, THE HOSE CLICKS TO SAY IT IS FULL, EVERTIME I PULL OUT GAS HOSE, GAS SPILLS EVERYWHERE, OVER VEHICLE AND WHEELS…”NHTSA complaint 10455406 — filed 04/16/2012
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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Dodge Nitro have fuel system, gasoline problems?
Fuel System, Gasoline is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Dodge Nitro: 65 of 392 complaints on file (16.6%). 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 system, gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
