2006 Chrysler Pacifica: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Jan 3, 2019 · Fuel system · 181,000 miles · ID · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. The contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The odor was making the contact ill and it was very difficult to concentrate while driving. The contact stated that if the fuel tank went down to a half a tank, the fuel gauge automatically displayed empty. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated often. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 181,000.

Filed Jul 16, 2017 · Fuel system, Steering · 197,000 miles · TN

My 2006 chrysler pacifica seems to have some very common and related issues to an existing recall. My vehicle experiences all kind of issues related to a faulty fuel pump/tank design and possibly software issues also. My vehicle can be very hard to start. My vehicle can shut off without warning. (no other known issues) my vehicle tends to think the gas cap is bad. Displaying gascap in the odometer area. We experience power loss, stalls, poor fuel economy, fuel capor smell on occasion that could ignite, if for any reason the fuel system is slightly overfilled by even ten cents worth of fuel it can poor fuel onto the ground. This happens on top of the tank. Not at the filler hose. Check engin light code points to evaporative system. My vehicle was manufactured in august 2005. I believe the fuel pump module is bad as well as possibly software. If you do your own research you will find this car is know to have evap system and fuel system issues. Lots of them. One that comes to mind is a connector on the pump or model cracking and allowing fuel /air to escape. I am terrified my car might blow up with my children in it. I can't give exact dates because this happens all of the time. Evap codes return, fuel smells, poor engine performance power loss, if it does shut off while driving it becomes hard to steer. Etc etc

Filed Mar 28, 2016 · Body, Engine · 100,000 miles · CA

The engine mounts have broken, and been replaced, and broke again. The floorboard, has rusted through on the drivers side, and the frame is rusting out. The suspension is breaking and has now blow out 2 tires. The electrical panel /dash, doesn't work and causes other problems. I don't live by salt water and have been informed that this is not a new problem with this make/model. Gas fumes come up through the floorboard, and I have been dealing with this since I took it off of the dealership. I am a single mom of 3,and am not finding help from anyone. Can you please help me?

Filed May 12, 2015 · Body, Engine · 90,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the front subframe and cross member were rusted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine cradle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that while the vehicle on, there was a fuel odor and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear, the lower front, and the front upper motor mounts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2010 · Engine, Fuel system · 98,342 miles · MI

I have a 2006 chrysler pacifica that emits a strong natural gas smell. The problem started 3 days ago (2/20/10). I went to the chrysler dealership today to fix the problem. They confirmed the smell of natural gas, but could not offer a solution to the problem. They drove the car and upon braking and acceleration the fumes were emitted. The chrysler mechanics said that 'they could not find anything mechanical that would cause the smell.' my lungs hurt and my nerves are really getting bad! Just by driving around trying to find someone who can fix it! I drive with the windows down and I'm still affected by the fumes. We just had a snow storm and I'm freezing in my car, trying to breathe! I live in detroit, we are the hardest hit by this recession and I need a car to keep my job! I have to travel to my customers. I don't have another vehicle, nor can I afford one. Please help.

Filed Mar 18, 2008 · Fuel system · HI

My wife and I had our 2006 chrysler pacifica shipped from charleston, sc to honolulu, hi. We noticed a gasoline smell after we received the car. The shipping company said it was no fault of their own and the dodge dealership said it wasn't covered under the warranty. The dodge dealership said that the fuel tank had impact damage and would have to replace the fuel tank for $1096. That's a lot of money to me. Regardless, after reading that the investigation was no longer in effect I was dishearten. We can not drive the car in the condition it is in. I wouldn't allow my wife or child to get into a car with a gas leak. I hope this helps reopen or continue the investigation.