Tank Assembly Problems of Land Rover LR3

During hot summer months, vehicle emits very strong gas fumes after driving. It only happens if there is 1/2 tank or more of fuel. This has happened at least a dozen times, and also occurred on the three-year older model that I had of the same vehicle. Supposedly, the fuel system was re-designed for the '08 model, but the symptoms are exactly the same. According to the service rep. , she has three other customers with the same complaint. The fumes can get so bad that I am afraid to park it in my garage for fear of the water heater igniting the fumes. The fumes are noticeable in the family room of my house, as well as the bedrooms above. If the vehicle is out side, you can smell gas from twenty feet away. When in stop and go traffic, the fumes will enter into the passenger compartment. The dealer inspected the vehicle and could not find anything wrong. Later in the day, after picking up the vehicle, the gassing happened again. The vehicle was returned to the dealer on 8/17/09 again to have the problem corrected. They told me that the only way they could fix was if they could re-create the problem. They have had the vehicle for four days, during temperatures of 105 degrees or more, and still say that it is not emitting gas fumes. Supposedly, the entire fuel system has been inspected, with no defects noticed. They also informed me that some off-gassing is to be expected, so even if it does act up, there is most likely nothing they can do about it.

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The fuel tank connector got disconnected as we tried to start the car. This resulted in fuel leaking on the garage floor. This happened when the key was turned. Fire department was called to mop up the fuel spill and to verify that the car is safe. Car was taken to dealer to be repaired. Dealer wasn't sure what caused the problem but as per the dealer, it was due to the fuel connector getting dis-connected and he installed the fuel connector again.

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I owned a 2005 Land Rover Lr3 . I had a fuel tank leak. When I fill up the gas I will see gas on my drive way. I found out there is a recall on this problem. But the Land Rover dealer told me my VIN# is not on recall.

Dealership has not fixed recall on car. The recall is a safety recall to have the gas tank replaced.

Contact owns 2005 Land Rover lr-3. The contact stated that while slowing down or coming to a complete stop the vehicle staled. There was a recall for the fuel tank that caused this to happen. The consumer had recall repairs done, but problem recurred. The contact stated she has contacted the service dealer, but they could not determine what was wrong with the vehicle. The contact has also contacted the manufacturer. The manufacturer will continue to try to find what was wrong with the vehicle and will cover the cost of the vehicle being repaired.

2005 Land Rover Lr3 with broken wiper blades and suspension problem** 07/19/07 dup letter send * the consumer stated he purchased the vehicle new on sept 1, 2005 upon possessing the vehicle for 24 days the windshield wiper blades broke and 19 days after that the plastic molding from the driver's door fell off and not 13 days later the car was towed. The consumer was informed that there was a problem with the rear suspension/differential, the consumer also heard noise while the car was in reverse and was informed that there was damage to the rear suspension compressor. The consumer stated that the tires were worn not 11 months after he purchased the vehicle, the power windows were in operable, steering wheel is prematurely worn and a recall was issued for the vehicle pertaining to the fuel tank. The consumer stated would like a new vehicle or cancel the contract to obtain a refund for the vehicle. Updated 07/24/07.

Vehicles fuel tank had just been filled, after approximately ten (10) miles the vehicle began to exhibit a low power situation and then began to stall at idle, such as stopping at a stop sign or stop light. Vehicle was limped approximately two (2) miles to owners residence where it was allowed to sit for approximately forty-five (45) minutes inside a closed garage. Upon returning to the garage a strong odor of fuel was present. Upon examination of the vehicle it was found that a steady drip of fuel was coming from an unknown location on the underside of the rear of the vehicle, and dripping onto the exhaust pipe, suspension components, and then on to the garage floor. After approximately five (5) minutes the dripping began to slow and then stopped. Approximately one (1) quart of gasoline had spilled onto the garage floor leaving a puddle approximately five (5) feet in diameter. The spill was immediately treated with a spill absorbing material (cat litter. ) Land Rover north America, roadside assistance was immediately contacted and required the owner to immediately contact the local fire department to come verify that the vehicle was not a threat to the residence and would be safe for flatbed transport to the nearest authorized dealer. Upon inspection, the dealership notified the owner that the vehicles fuel tank had a faulty internal valve and the fuel tank would need to be replaced. Dealer was informed by Land Rover north America that the fuel tank with the revised valve was on backorder and no date was given for the replacement part to arrive. Dealership service department informed the owner that they were attempting to find a replacement tank by contacting other dealers and personal contacts.

Gas tank is leaking, they have the SUV over 14 days and no repair in been dawn.