2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Jan 22, 2018 · Fuel system · 138,528 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started to jerk and stalled without warning while in traffic. The contact restarted the vehicle and was able to resume driving. The failure recurred twice. When the contact looked under the hood, she noticed fuel around the engine and the area where the power steering fluid was located, which caused a fuel odor to emit through the air conditioner blower. The contact also noticed that the rear of the vehicle was leaking fuel, which came from the fuel line. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 138,528.

Filed Nov 3, 2010 · Fuel system · 135,000 miles · MI

Gas fumes interior of car no physical gas under vehicle.

Filed Jul 2, 2009 · Fuel system · 146,000 miles · TX

Fuel line abrasion and leakage on fuel line from firewall to fuel rail. 2003 mpt cruiser with 5 speed and 146,000 miles fuel abraded thru fire wall insulation and rubbed while thru protective sleeve and fuel line fuel line sprayed fuel all over engine, converter and firewall driver noticed fuel smell and stopped car.

Filed Sep 15, 2008 · Engine, Fuel system · VA · 1 injury

Approached vehicle after visit and noticed strong fuel smell from 20 ft. Away. Opened car door, fumes even stronger. Felt dizzy & disoriented. Called service to have it towed (did not want to start car with strong fumes). Was told there was a problem with fuel line (recall) and that it was repaired. Nearly 1 year later, same problem, check engine light on. 1/2 tank of gas leaked in one day. No obvious source of leak from exterior. Lingering gas smell in interior. Was told nvld pump was replaced. Very concerned about safety, possible adverse health consequences, likelihood of fire. Car has had many other issues as well, including smell from AC system (originally non-functional) which smells like an electrical fire/burning plastic. Dealership is dismissive. Possible lemon.

Filed Jun 25, 2004 · Fuel system · TX

I smell strong fuel while driving. As far as I can recall, the smell occurs while the air conditioning is on. Since I live in texas, my air conditioning is almost always on, so the fuel smell is a constant reminder. I checkd if my air circulation knob is turned to interior only. That didn't matter. The smell of fuel is there whether air circulation is external or internal. I believe there was a recall related to fuel/gasoline delivery problems for make : chrysler model : pt cruiser year : 2002 the federal safety agency campaign id number : 02v215000 recall date : aug 07, 2002 component: fuel system, gasoline:delivery I don't know if my problem is the same as 2002 model recalls. Please investigate and advise. I couldn't tell if this leads to fire or injury to myself and family. Thanks for your help!