Tank Assembly Problems of Dodge Caravan - part 1

This complaint is about another 2004 Dodge Caravan that stalls after filling up the tank. The problem is that the stalling occurs without warning-I. E. In the middle of crossing an intersection or,say, pulling out of the gas station into traffic! spoke with chysler this morning about it and they seem oblivious to the problem. Kind of hard to believe since all you have to do is google "caravan stalls after filling up" and there are thousands of complaints online. Mechanics are aware of the problem but the general public only seems to be aware after the occurrence! please take some time to check into this before some little kid gets hurt.

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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.

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2005 Dodge Caravan. Consumer states problem with fuel tank the consumer stated a little over three years ago during the winter season, she had trouble filling the gas tank. In some cases, it took over fifteen minutes to put $3. 00 worth of gas in a tank that read only a quarter of a tank. During the spring, the problem with filling the gas tank ceased. But, the next winter, the problem returned. The consumer stated the pump would shut off after only a partial gallon and it sprayed gas all over the place. It was determined the fuel tank needed to be replaced.

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2004 Dodge Caravan. Consumer writes in regards to fuel tank extended warranty coverage that applies to vehicle stalling after refueling. The consumer stated the vehicle began stalling shortly after it was purchased and has since continued. The stalling occurred at highway speeds and while making left turns. Also, the check engine light illuminated. The dealer replaced the egr sensor.

Get less than 250 miles on a tank of gas. The latch fly open and the brakes don't want to stop.

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We own 2 Dodge Caravan's a 2001 grand that we had a problem with for 6 months. We kept getting a evap leak warning light. Finally they did a smoke test and the whole top of the gas tank had to be replaced. We just got that fixed and my husbands 2003 Caravan now has the same warning light. I do not believe this is a coincidence. Dodge is no help . First time I called they said we will help you. Now they say its not our problem. Come on 2 vans in the same house with the same problem.

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The driver was filling up the gas tank at a gas station and noticed that the vehicle was leaking gasoline from underneath the vehicle. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. Driver informed the mechanic that recall notice 02v274000 fuel tank control valve weld was issued. This vehicle was not covered under this recall. This discussion was held with vehicle safety hot line operator.

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.

While filling up the fuel tank, the valve joint separated from gas tank, causing gasoline to pour out. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic recommended that the fuel tank be replaced due to a crack.

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warning consumer can strongly smell gas fumes inside the vehicle dealer notified.

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The consumer doesn't know when the fuel tank is full or empty because of a faulty faulty sensor inside the gas tank. The dealer was notified.

Plastic fuel tank ruptured no protection around fuel tank.

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The bolt separated from the gas tank. The clamp which held the gas tank in place was hanging down.

In December 2002 consumer noticed fuel leaking from the filler valve. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 1/30/2003 who replaced the filler valve and the gas tank. The consumer fells they should be reimbursed for the expenses.

Consumer states that he notice that gas was leaking from the gas tank, causing gas fumes inside the vehicle. Ts.

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Consumer states that while driving at 65 mph and no warning the fuel tank had crack causing fluid to link out and the consumer will have to refill more than often. Dealer notified. Mr.

There were dark spots underneath vehicle, the vehicle was experiencing a fuel leak which caused an odor of fuel inside and outside the vehicle, the dealership was unable to find the problem, the problem was remedied at an independent mechanic. The mechanic found the problem to be the gas tank which was replaced.

While driving fuel tank will leak fluid and could cause and fire. Dealer notified.

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 developed a crack. Noticed leak and had it replaced (608. 00) before anything caught fire. .

I received a recall regarding my 1996 Dodge grand Caravan which was repaired on January 25, 2001, by my mechanic with one stop auto. I received a two recall notices (1) dated 1/25/01 and 10/27/01, in which I am still getting the same letter for recall from them. What happen is that I had fuel up at a service station back on January 24,2001 and notice gas coming out of my car and I called my mechanic that evening and he told me (mechanic) to bring the car down the next day. I went to the shop and they discovered that it need a gas tank sending unit assy. Unit and it was replaced that day. I received a recall from daimler Chrysler for the reason of ring around the gas tank. I wrote them a letter because of the nature of the matter and they response to me that it was not what the recall was for. I then wrote them a letter and the response that the facts presented in my letter to them that I had not met the required conditions of the recall. So, daimler/Chrysler decline my request. It cost me $523. 05 to replace the unit.

Smell gasoline coming from the fuel tank, a small amount of gas was leaking down the side of the fuel tank, due to the rollover valve was leaking on the fuel tank, replace fuel tank.

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No summary listed for above vehicle.

About a quart of gasoline started leaking from under the car when filled up. Replaced the clamp between the hose and gas tank. The leak occured again when filled up the next time. Dealer said the tank was bowed and replaced the gas tank, fuel hose and o ring. No more problem.

Fuel tank was leaking where fuel pump was attached to tank. Dealer stated tank was warped.

Consumer was at the gasoline station when he filled up gasoline tank. Gasoline was leaking from bottom of tank. This has happened more than one occasion. Also, there has been gasoline smells coming inside of vehicle. Dealership is aware of problem.

This was a fuel leak on the top of fuel tank at one of the openings for the three items that connect to the tank. This was diagnosed in March, 1999. However, we had noticed a gas smell prior to this (1998-1999 most likely) and reported it, but nothing was found. We live on a steep hill and from Aug, 1997-Dec, 2000, we primarily parked the van in the garage where it was level. In Dec, 2000, we started parking it on the hill and started noticing a gas smell and a gas drip from the tank when the car was parked up hill. Most likely the leak has been from day one and when we had a full tank and drove up the hill, some of it would leak out. The servicing dealer (hayes Chrysler, lawrenceville, GA) identified the problem in March, 2001 and estimated a ~$700 repair to replace the tank, as the gaskets were most likely the problem, but it was more reliable to replace the whole tank. I believe, this was an improper and high quote and stated such and then I requested a repair under safety considerations and asked them to contact the manufacturer's rep. They did and Chrysler provided the tank and I paid the labor ($198) -- I probably should not have paid the labor. I know they have had some recalls related to simlar issues and rollovers. I do not understand the signature requirement -- I assume you relay the vehicle information, but not my personal information, correct?.

The fuel tank cracked and was leaking.

Fuel was leaking from the repair done under recall; others with same problem according to dealer representative.

Gas tank seems parting causing gas leak.

After filling the gas tank I parked the said vehicle on an incline with the front of the vehicle facing downhill. As I exited the vehicle, I could smell gas. I looked under the vehicle and saw gas leaking from somewhere on top of the gas tank. I moved the vehicle to level ground and the gas stopped leaking. On 06/05/2000 I took the vehicle to elmhurst Dodge at which time they said the gas tank had a crack in it and would have to be replaced. The dealer also commented that they had made the same repair to three other vehicles the previous month and that the tanks were made out of plastic. The gas tank was replace under invoice #220957. Dealer also replaced the fuel tank locking ring (recall 845) under invoice #221121. Prior to 06/04/2000 I had smelled gas in my garage for over a year, not knowing it was coming from the vehicle.

Gas tank ruptured. Dealer has repaired vehicle.

A month after purchase consumer discovered that the gas tank became smaller (distorted) prossibly due to improper venting.

Fuel tank leaking gasoline near left rear tire.