Tank Assembly problems of the 1996 Chrysler Town & Country - part 2

67 problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 1996 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

36 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1998

Fuel tank cracked on top seam/ rear air developed leakage.

37 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1998

Entire fuel tank had to be replaced due to normal wear and tear. Fuel tank assembly repairs were done. Two years later the fuel tank was leaking, repair work done at consumer's expense.

38 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 10/31/1997

The vehicle caught fire back by the fuel tank, the flames were coming from the tires on the passenger's side.

39 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 07/19/1997

Fuel leaks from the gas tank, the consumer has had repairs done on the fuel pump seal and o-ring, however the problem still persists.

40 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 02/06/1997

Fuel tank bangs hard on supports when starting/stopping/turning vehicle.

41 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 12/30/1996

Defective fuel gauge.

42 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 08/26/1996

Due to a cut in the seam of the fuel tank, fuel is leaking from the tank.

43 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 06/04/1996

Exiting driveway noticed leakage developed. Solution: gasoline. Chronic problem: gas tank collapsed. Owner could not find any documentation in owners manual of expplainaton of materials used for gas tank.

44 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 04/01/1996

Fuel tank warped.

45 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 02/01/1996

Gas tank partially collapsed.

46 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 12/07/1995

Gas tank is leaking gas. Slow leak only leaks when you fill up over 3 quarters. Leaking out of the right side of gas tank. Worked on three times still leaking.

47 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 11/01/1995

When filling gas tank, gas burps back into face.

48 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 08/01/1995

Gas tank defective.

49 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 08/01/1995

Consumer had a leakage in the gas tank since purchase of the vehicle. Area dealers have serviced the vehicle on five occasions with no remdey.

50 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

While at the dealer have another fuel system related recall done the consumer informed the technician that she noticed a small leak coming form the fuel tank, but ir only occurred when the consumer fill the tank up. The consumer was hoping that the recall was going to correct the problem. Upon inspection the technician informed the consumer that the leak was coming from the tank. The consumer found out that the tank is made of plastic and sits low to the ground. The clearance between the tank and the ground is about 18 inches.

51 Tank Assembly problem

The plastic gas tank has collapsed, causing the tank not hold the 20 gallons of gas that is required to fully fill the tank .

52 Tank Assembly problem

Fuel tank and seal failed.

53 Tank Assembly problem

Fuel leakage is occurring due to warping up near the top of fuel tank where the sensors are located, causing a fire hazard. Please provide further information.

54 Tank Assembly problem

Gas tank gauge failed.

55 Tank Assembly problem

I have had this van worked on due to recalls 3 times and with the latest recall # 895, I also have a complaint about the fuel tank leaking from the top in checking other customer complaints , it appears that there at least 50 or more such complaints . Something needs to be done before someone gets seriously injured.

56 Tank Assembly problem

No summary listed for above vehicle.

57 Tank Assembly problem

Gas fumes after filling tank.

58 Tank Assembly problem

Fuel gauge sensor failed.

59 Tank Assembly problem

Transmission disintegrated with parts sent through case, wipers have had persistent problem with turning on with no apparent cause, gas tank was replaced due to recall, but still shows empty at 16 gallons.

60 Tank Assembly problem

There was a fuel odor when the gas tank was full, consumer was informed by dealer that the vent tube on top of the gas tank was cracked and the entire tank needed to be replaced.

61 Tank Assembly problem

This could be a potential problem. No safety defect mentione din summary.

62 Tank Assembly problem

Fuel leak problems prior to/after recall repairs. (95v236000).

63 Tank Assembly problem

The fuel tank isn't holding its shape , please describe .

64 Tank Assembly problem

Multiple failures in other areas of the vehicle not listed. No safety defec tlisted.

65 Tank Assembly problem

When gas tank is half,or full when parked on a hill the gas tank leaks . Tt.

66 Tank Assembly problem

Consumer states vehicle is experiencing a small gas leak, there would be small drips left on the parking lot ground, eventually it became worse and consumer was only able to fill tank 3/4 full.

67 Tank Assembly problem

Fuel gauge not reading accurately.



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