13 problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that a fire began on top of the fuel tank after refueling and the vehicle exploded. The contact was able to exit the vehicle prior to the explosion and stated that there were no fuel system failures prior to the explosion. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was unavailable.
A mechanic informed the consumer that they should not put a full tank of gas in the car and should only fill half a tank. When the tank was full this would cause a leak/rust. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Please provide more information.
The consumer smelled a strong odor of gasoline while standing near the vehicle. Upon arriving to work the odor became stronger. The consumer looked under the vehicle and found that the gasoline was leaking from the fuel tank. There was a recall for an earlier model of this vehicle.
The bolt separated from the gas tank. The clamp which held the gas tank in place was hanging down.
The van started acting like is not getrting gas on March 11. It stalled and wouldn't start again so I had it towed to the garage by my house. They could't find the promblem. So I took it home after a week. It diid it again so I had it towed back to the garage and they still couldn't find it. So I drove it to a dealer and they had it for a week. They found no reason for it to stall or act like it had no gas. So I took it home and it did it again so I took it to another dealer and they stated I needed a new battery and fuel thottle and a feul purge and new fuel filter so I paid 438. 00 for the work to be done and took it home after a week. Then I had it for 2 days and it acted like it didn't get gas and stalled again. So I had it towed back to the dealer and they kept it for 2 weeks and they still have no idea what the promblem is. I am not taking it to the dealer I bought it from but one Chrysler said was a five star and in my city. Everyone is been real nice but they promblem is still there. It is unsafe to drive a vehicle that may die while driving . I have had it towed 5 times since 3/11. I may have gotten one week worth of driving out of it for this month and a half. It still has the promblem.
Fuel tank was leaking where fuel pump was attached to tank. Dealer stated tank was warped.
When vehicle was filled with gas it lost 1/4 tank due to leak in a circle under the gas tank. Dealer contacted, and towed vehicle in. Sealant put on to repair. The problem reoccurred injuly, 1999. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Gas continuosly flowing from vehicle flooding garage.
When the fuel tank is full a gasoline odor enters the passenger cabin of the vehicle, and gasoline leaks under the vehicle. The fuel tank seal was replaced, but the problem still exists. When consumer went back to the dealer, they suggested to replace the fuel tank because the collar on top of the tank shaped like an egg instead of the circular shape; however, consumer refused because he believed that it was manufacturer's defect.
Consumer stated while driving he loss a 1/2 of tank of gas within 40 miles. Gas had leaked out. Gas tank needed to be replaced. Please provide any further information.
Went to fill the gas tank and had a fuel leakage. Contacted dealer an dreplaced gas tank.
Consumer states that fuel is leaking from vent tube that is connected to the fuel tank. Please provide any additional information. Ts.
While traveling at 30 to 40 mph consumer struck an object in the road that was not visible and punctured a whole in the fuel tank, causing a gas leak. Dealer has been contacted and repaired the fuel tank.