Chrysler Concorde fuel smell problems

Filed Aug 30, 2023 · Fuel system · TX

Strong smell of gas anytime the vehicle runs.

Filed Jun 28, 2021 · Fuel system · 248,000 miles · LA

The contact owns a 1999 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a gasoline odor detected while the vehicle was parked. There was no visible fuel leak on the ground when the contact inspected the vehicle. The dealer was informed of the failure but informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the Vin was not under recall. The approximate failure mileage was 248,000.

Filed Aug 11, 2017 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 216,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler concorde. While driving at any speed, a fuel odor was noticed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was contacted (fremont auto mall in fremont, ca) and stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 216,000.

Filed Apr 29, 2013 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chrysler concorde. The contact stated that her vehicle was included and repaired in the recall under the federal safety agency campaign number: 98v184000 (fuel system, gasoline). While parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel smell. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the driver's side fuel rail had fractured causing a fuel leak. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Jun 27, 2011 · Fuel system · 157,600 miles · TN

Strong smell of gasoline coming from the engine compartment on my 1996 chrysler concorde lxi 3.5l VIN f. This car was bought used in september 2010 and the odor has become much stronger in the past 3 months. I am fearing a fire may occur. Gas mileage has greatly decreased to about 12-15 MPH.

Filed Jul 12, 2006 · Fuel system · 131,000 miles · NJ

Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start, and there was a strong smell of gasoline. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic shop, where it was determined that there was a crack in the fuel injection system. The upper plenum and all the o rings were replaced.

Filed Sep 20, 2005 · Fuel system · 96,000 miles · AZ

Was driving my car and smelled a strong gas odor. I took it to a garage and they showed me gas leaking from the fuel rail. No repairs have been made as I need the cash first.

Filed Jul 25, 2005 · Acceleration · 48,000 miles · NJ

Dt: while driving, the brakes and the gas felt like they were accelerating, it accelerated so bad the consumer ran a stop sign. The brakes would not stop vehicle. Had to put it in park, and the engine revved up over 100 MPH, and the car was full of gas fumes. The brakes would not work, and consumer didn't touch the gas pedal. It kept accelerating. Consumer had no control of vehicle. It slowed down, but it wouldn't stop. The consumer had to pull the key out of the ignition to get the car to come to a stop.*ak the consumer stated while driving, she experienced unwanted acceleration. The consumer continuously stepped on the brake, but could not get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle would slow down for a moment and then continued to pick up speed. It felt like the brake and accelerator pedal were being applied simultaneously. The consumer finally managed to get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, however the next day the consumer was informed they could not duplicate the problem.

Filed Dec 3, 2004 · Fuel system · IL

The consumer stated that while driving he smelled a fuel smell. The consumer was informed that the vehicle had a problem with the o rings. Campaign id number : 98v184000 *tc this problem made the consumer and his wife extremely sick. The left front fuel rail was found leaking. *sc

Filed Jul 12, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 116,035 miles · WA

My 1994 chrysler concord 3.3 (flex fuel) liter shuts down while in operation. My heater only blows hot air, fuel can be smelled while vechile is running, mil code 12,11,41 have been displayed,fog or mist coats the inside windows everyday,the front end of my car feel like it's going to rip loose. I've installed a new fuel filter, fuel pump, had my air conditioner recharged, new catalytic converter installed,new o2 sensers,fuel injection cleaning service performed,transmission replaced,differential replaced, outer tie rods replaced and have kept up on regularly scheduled oil and fluid changes.my vechile is not safe to drive,me and my family are in harms way from the time we get in the car until we all exit the vechile. I inspected under the hood of my car and found a large puddle of gasoline gathered on top of my front differentail housing.I called dwayne lanes dodge of everett and was told that there has never been any recalls for my car. My car still over heats,stalls,shutsdown while in motion,smells of gasoline,surges,and the rack and pinnion slide out of the lame rubber gaskets that mount them to the frame of my car whenever I turn a corner.