Fuel Pump problems of the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan

19 problems related to fuel pump have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2001

The original fuel pump failed. Replacement oem pump leaked gas out of defective seal when tank was filled, resulting in a significant gas spill and fire hazard. Dealed explained that when pump is replaced they do not check for tank seal integrity. Replacement pump replaced at no additonal charge.

2 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2001

Fuel is leaking between interface sensor module subject to recall 99v21600/ manufacturer's recall 845. Both independent Chrysler and service representatives claimed fuel tank was warped in the area which was leaking fuel. Some responsability should be on Chrysler. Problem doesn't seem like normal wear and tear. This is a great deal of safety concern to consumer. Consumer states root is the cause of leaking fuel, distortion of molded plastic fuel tank indicates improper manufacturer design.

3 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 05/31/2000

Consumer received manufacturer's recall 7567/ fuel pump. Vehicle was leaking gasoline, and consumer smelled gasoline inside and outside of garage. Smell is still there. Dealership replaced it twice.

4 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 03/30/2000

Recall 99v216/fuel pump. Dealer will not repair the vehicle.

5 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 03/17/2000

Received recall notice & contacted dealership. Took vehicle for repairs, but fuel still leaked out. Contacted dealer & was informed "o" rings were not part of recall repair kit sent out, the repair remedy for fuel pump failed. Vehicle sent back to dealer 2 more times, problem still uncorrected.

6 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 02/24/2000

Consumer received recall letter 99v216/fuel pump failure. Contacted dealer. Was notified that parts were not available.

7 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 02/24/2000

While driving, consumer smelled gas, had received recall regarding fuel pump and made an appointment with the dealership after smelling the gas, vehicle experienced fire, claim 20-5211-880.

8 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 02/18/2000

Transmission malfunctioned. Then,consumer took vehicle to a technician who stated that there was a transmission fluid leakage, and transmission needed to be replaced. Currently, consumer received a recall on fuel pump.

9 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1999

Fuel leaked at the interface of the fuel pump prior to recall notice 99v-216. Nlm.

10 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

1996 Dodge Grand Caravan with leaking fuel tank. Consumer states that she did a search on the internet for recalls and found several for her vehicle. She states that she never received any paperwork from the manufacturer about the recalls.

11 Fuel Pump problem

Nhtsa recall 99v216000 and manufacturer's recall 845/ fuel pump. It was repaired on 8 June, 2000 and still is having the same problem. Engine warning light comes on. Consumer should be able to get 16-17 gallons in gas tank, instead, it only takes 10 gallons.

12 Fuel Pump problem

Recall 99v216000 daimlerchrysler/fuel pump; after having rcall work peformed engine check light came on. Owner did not have any problems with engine check light until recall work was performed. Engine check light came on the day after recall repairs were performed. Dealer stated that the problem was not a part of recall, and would not be serviced free.

13 Fuel Pump problem

Nhtsa recall 99v216000 and manufacturer's recall 845. No parts were available.

14 Fuel Pump problem

Recall 99v216000/ fuel pump. Fuel is leaking from the fuel tank at the interface of the fuel pump module attachments. Remedy did not correct recall problem. Please give any further details.

15 Fuel Pump problem

Fuel pump failed prior to recall (99v-216). Yh.

16 Fuel Pump problem

Recall # 99v216000//fuel pump; after having recall campaign, fuel started leaking. Dealer stated that they were not familar with a new tool to correct campaign, which caused the problem. Finally, dealer has corrected the problem.

17 Fuel Pump problem

The fuel pump module failed prior to recall notification. (99v-216).

18 Fuel Pump problem

Consumer received recall letter 99v216000 concerning the fuel pump failure. Contacted dealr, no parts were available to correct the recall prob please give any further details.

19 Fuel Pump problem

Consumer told by dealer that recall 99v-216 of the fuel pump module seal does not apply to his particular style of minivan, handicapped conversion created different fuel tank setup. Nlm.



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