Thanks for all the valuable information and assistance DodgeCares.
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Got a letter in the mail today that my Durango is covered for life on the fuel inlet valve. 06 Durango.

 

I used to be able to put about 26-27 gallons in my D when it was new. Ever since the fuel tank problem started about 3 years ago, I have only been able to squeeze 22-23 gallons in the tank. I hesitate to even deal with this tank problem since the experiences of all of you have shown that it is easier to just not fill the tank past 22 gallons that it is to let the dealer play their "tank change till its fixed" game. Until dodge/chrysler comes up with a REAL fix, im not gonna mess with it.

This is why I drive a 94 Ford Bronco. I can Fix everything on this truck right in my driveway.

 

Mine took close to four years to appear. It was replaced two years ago without and further problems. My charcoal canister purges once in a while and leaves a nice black streak down my quarter panel.
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There has been many people who work for Dodge dealerships as mechanics are saying, its the breather on the fuel tank that needs to be fixed and making people purchase a whole new tank, when in reality it can just be cleaned because it is such fine filteration that wind can blow dirt up blocking air flow. I like your idea of blowing it with an air compressor much more than telling people to buy a whole new tank.

 

Short time reader, 1st time poster..............

So I was reading through this post over the weekend looking for solutions to my '09 Durango with the 4.7L. Couple months ago my check engine light came on and then "GASCAP" shows up on the odometer. Replaced it, reset the code and it was good for a few days then both came back on. Had a shop smoke the evap system and discovered a crack in my charcoal canister. Installed it, reset the code and the check engine went off but the gascap word stayed in the odometer. Replaced the gascap again just in case I got a bad one. Pulled the battery cable, reset it and all was good for 4-5 days. GASCAP came back on and then a couple days later the check engine light came back on. This sounds similar to what is happening with the filler stem/tank issues with the "05-'08. Anybody else with an '09 experiencing this?

I also forgot to add that the last 5-6 weeks I've had the fuel splash when filling up. It had never done this prior to the lights being on.

 

What do you mean when you say you are having the "fuel splash when filling up". Do you mean that the fuel is overflowing and not automatically stopping properly when you are filling up? If so, then you are experiencing a known issue with certain Dodge/Chrylser products including Durangos. When experiencing this problem, gas will overflow from the pump, and splash over the side of the car. In some cases, the opposite may occur, and the pump will turn off prematurely preventing one from properly filling the tank. These issues affect a wide range of vehicles. There is a technical service bulletin describing same, including a fix. You will locate same in this thread. Those of us who have experienced one or both of these issues have experienced a wide range of dealer reactions to the problem. Some service advisors profess complete unawareness of the problem, while others readily admit to the issue and can quickly point to the service bulletin. By re-reading this thread, and perhaps other similar threads you will learn of the experiences and reactions of other similarly situated persons. Please be aware that Dodge is covering the cost of these repairs for certain vehicle years. You should be able to find that info in this thread

Although I am not a mechanic, I have learned that the problem is "system wide", running the complete length of the fuel delivery system from the fuel tank neck (I assume that includes the tank ****/handle), gas tank, gas lines, and charcoal cannister and other emissions systems. Most importantly, the technical service bulletin details all of the parts involved, and provides a step by step replacement fix. You must familiarize yourself with the bulletin, and all details so you look knowledgeable to your service advisor.

Finally, we have all experienced a wide variety of competency in dealers and service advisors. If after all is said and done, your service advisor doesn't get it, then go on to the next dealership. Rest assured the problem exists, is acknowledged by Dodge, is covered for certain years, and is fixable. Parenthetically, I went through two replacement gas tanks, and other parts in the chain before my 2006 was fixed ! (on an unrelated issue, I discussed gps/navigator installation with 4 different service advisors before I found one that understood how to do it)

Good luck.

 

I had that happen to me once...the dealer told me if the gas cap is not tightened down enough sometimes that light will come on. They told me when tightening the gas cap make sure it clicks at least three times...haven't had any more problems.

 

I have an 05 durango that overflows I just looked on the NHTSA and they said dodge recalled 19000 2005 durangos cause they suspect the fuel inlet tube check valve may not fully close it says the dealer will check the valve and if faulty will replace free of charge

 

I am on my third 06 Durango, the gas just starting overflowing on fill-ups. There is a recall, and a TSB on the issue. The fuel tank filler neck gets replaced with one that permits greater airflow, solving the problem. Apparently, an earlier TSB required a complete fuel delivery do-over until the problem was solved. In my case for my earlier 06's, it required replacement of at least two gas tanks, and other fuel line parts. My current 06 received the new filler neck that solved the problem.