2007 Chrysler Pacifica fuel system complaints

Filed Nov 12, 2011 · Fuel system · 56,000 miles · VA

A check engine light illuminated and the dtc code indicated a fault in fuel evap system. A smoke test on the system revealed that the plastic evap tube on the fuel pump had cracked requiring a fuel pump replacement. Upon reassembly it was determined that over time the rubber evap hose that runs between the two fuel pumps was either too short of had shrunk in length over time stressing the plastic tube causing it to break. When reconnecting the rubber hose it was apparent that the hose was too short because when the hose was reconnected the evap fitting was pulled several degrees off center. There are two fuel pumps on this model year vehicle. On one pump the plastic tube has a 90 degree bend and the defective pump plastic tube does not have a 90 degree bend. This fuel pump was a back ordered item indicating numerous fuel pump are being replaced. Two chrysler mechanics, who did not work on my car, stated this is a common problem and they have replaced a number of fuel pumps recently. Chrysler does not cover this repair under their extended warranty and no tsb's or recalls have been issued for this problem.

Filed Sep 22, 2008 · Fuel system · 23,500 miles · CO

My car won't start at least 4 times a week. You will be driving and it almost stalls. The gas tank fluctuated and does not read the right amount. Also when in reverse it has taken off on it's own at a very high rate of speed. I have had it into the dealership 25 day and 15 times in 9 months and they have replaced the map sensor, the PCM & bcm, the fuel injectors, several sensors and filters all to no avail and this was all just for the not starting. We sent in the lemon law paperwork and chrysler refused to call us back via the dealership and refuses to talk to us when we call the 800 number. Looking at other forums there are several people with this same problem and chrysler also ignores their complaints.