Tank Assembly problems of the 1997 Chrysler Town & Country

Six problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 1997 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2003

Whenever I fill up the gas tanks on my 97 Town & Country and 98 Dodge grand caravan, the fuel gauge intermittently goes to empty and you'll hear the "ding" sounds. This occurs intemittetly until the gauge is halfway empty. This been going on now for over 2 years and it's annoying.

2 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2001

Fuel tank is normally attached by two bolts, however since a bolt was missing one of the straps was loose and was dragging on the pavement, the bolt holding the second strap was loose and halfway out of the bolt opening.

3 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 07/20/1999

Was told that plastic fuel tank warped and allows gasoline to leak from the connector between fuel tank and line leading to engine. This created a very dangerous situation by puddling gasoline under the van. Was told by the dealer that this defect was not uncommon. Dealer indicated that the entire gas tank must be replaced.

4 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1998

Defective fuel sending unit malfunctioned, causing incorrect reading in the fuel gauge which indicated the tank was full, but actually did not have any fuel. This could cause vehicle to stall. Vehicle has had a serious rear end collision. There was a recall for 1997 cherokee, but not for the town and country which hs the same problem. Please provide further information.

5 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 05/01/1997

The defective fuel tank assembly, causing gas leakage and fumes due to a defective o- ring. Dealer replaced fuel tank twice. Dealer stated the gasoline destroed the o ring which caused this problem.

6 Tank Assembly problem

Gas tank makes sounds loud when accelerating.


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