Tank Assembly Problems of Dodge Caravan - part 2

When fuel tank is filled, the fuel spills out onto the ground. Van was taken to dealership. The fuel tank will have to be replaced because it is split on the top.

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Both front and rear rollover valves to tank joints were leaking, TSB #665 was performed prior to incident/failure. Mjs.

While traveling down the highway at 55 mph driver was trying to swerve due to a piece of metal on the road. In doing so, the metal was run over with the tire and struck the fuel tank, puncturing a whole and causing a leak. The dealer has been contacted.

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Fuel port feed line failed leaking gasoline from point above fuel tank. Dealer had previously replaced fuel port feed line as part of an earlier recall. Dealer informed me that the replacement feed line no longer fit the original equipment fuel tank and the whole tank had to be replaced also. Fuel leak was significant upon filling the tank and I had to have the leak replaced ASAP. Possible fire hazard associated with a fuel line repair previously done under recall in 1996/97.

Fuel tank developed leak in seal around fuel tank plug pressed in at the maufacturer's facility. I called Chrysler and told them my problem and they told me that they could do nothing but charge me full price to replace the fuel tank. This should have been replaced by chrsler , because it was a manufacturer's defect.

Fuel tank started leaking gas even though the van was not involved in any accident. Could have been a real safety issue if not detected in advance. Contact the dealer for replacement.

Plastic fuel tank is caving in, only allowing 12 gallons of gas when should hold 20 gallons. Dealer / manufacturer. Notified and informed consumer that repairs would be at consumer's expense. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter. Tank replaced on 9-8-99.

Fuel is leaking from the tank. Dealer agreed to fix the tank, but not cover the labor. Manufacturer will also cover the parts. New tank installed.

When son was fueling the van, he pulled nozzle out of the fueltank while the fuel pump was still running. This caused the back end of the van to catch on fire and burn up. Owner not sure if the van will be totalled.

Plastic gas tank started leaking. Was parked on an incline and had to call fire dept. To clean up spill, and have vehicle towed to dealer in town. Dealer stated that a lot of these tanks have failed and expected a recall. Stockton Dodge contacted Chrysler corp. For me and advised me that there is not a recall for this problem at this time .

The consumer has problems with fuel tank. Fuel tank is cracked and leaks fuel. The vehicle has a heavy fuel odor. The defects described with vehicle are related to investigation numbers ea 97002, ie 96066, and pe 96051.

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.

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Gas continuosly flowing from vehicle flooding garage.

Driving vehicle when other drivers noticed flames coming from fuel tank. Barely out of vehicle when it was engulfed by flames. Had no warning & smelled no smoke. Insurance adjuster & mechanic said fire was caused by hole in fuel tank, causing it to leak & ignite. There's recall #96v002000. After the recall item was repaired, owner experienced battery and computer related failures.

I have a 1997 Dodge Caravan that I purchased new in June of 1997. I have had my van to the dealership (roberts Dodge) in meriden approx. 6 times for a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. So far they have added extra padding to quiet the noise, replaced the gas tank, and replaced the rear shocks. To me this sounds like they admit to have known about a problem. I brought a mechanic for a ride on 11/12/98 to show him the noise is still there, he admitted to hereing the noise and they contacted Chrysler. The service man (bob) called me back after he heard from Chrysler and told me that they have done all they can do for me but I still have the problem. I also found this bulletin: service bulletin number: 14-09-96 bulletin sequence number: 158 date of bulletin: 9609 NHTSA item number: sb049112 make: Dodge truck model: Caravan year: 1997 component: structure:frame:members and body summary: 'thud/thump' sound when accelerating from a stop &/or when stopping quickly.

Vehicle's fuel tank was fill and driven for approx. 5 minutes when driver was advised that smoke was coming from beneath the vehicle. Driver stopped and checked under the hood and found flames coming from the engine.

Gas fumes entered engine compartment after fillup, due to fuel leak.

Consumer can smell fumes getting into the vehicle when the gas tank is full. Vehicle has been into the shop for service, and they can't determine the problem.

Fuel is leaking from the sending unit where the tank joins. Also sending unit has been replaced on three occasions due to cracks which developed.

Fuel tank leaks.

When vehicle is nose down the fuel pours out of the top of the fuel tank. The fuel will also come out when the tank is filled to the top. Owner is in the process of having fuel tank replaced.

Gas moves violently in the gas tank upon initial acceleration.

Fuel tank leaked.

Gas tank moves and makes noise on take offs and stops when tank is full.

Gas tank failed, causing thumping/thudding noise.

Was driving on highway and hit something which punctured the fuel tank, consumer thinks that there should have been a shield.

Fuel tank is loose and moves around in excess.

Pe96-051, fuel leak , in for repair, leaking from faulty tank seal, will provide repair bill.

Complaint of thumping noise heard when stopping or taking off, 4 time, fuel tank must be at least 1/2 or more fill with gas to hear it, remove and check rear shoks, inspect rear suspension, replace tank, all to no avail.

Fuel tank assembly leaked, causing gasoline smell/odor to enter inside vehicle.

Problem w/gas tank. Qcaw.

Fiber glass gas tank punctured upon striking object in roadway, resulting in fire.

There's a crack in the top of the gas tank, causing a leak. Please describe.

Fuel tank leaks due to incorrect factory installation.

The gas tank is leaking fuel. This is the third tank put onto the van.