Fuel gauge not reading accurately.
1996 Chrysler Town and Country fuel system complaints
Page 6 of 7: complaints 131 to 160 of 177, newest first, as owners wrote them.
Entire fuel tank had to be replaced due to normal wear and tear. Fuel tank assembly repairs were done. Two years later the fuel tank was leaking, repair work done at consumer's expense.
After filling the tank to a certain level fuel begins to to quickly flow from the front top edge of the tank onto the ground. Owner literally gets under the vehicle and sees the fuel gushing. Dealer was notified.
Fuel tank cracked on top seam/ rear air developed leakage.
While driving the vehicle stalls unexpectedly which almost caused an accident.
Engine cuts out while driving causing failure of all systems. Restarting can be impossible. Has occurred when air conditioning is operating. Dealer replaced fuel pump but still exhibits the problem. Many similar complaints exist on your site but no technical bulleting seems to exist on this problem.
While driving the fuel lines broke, causing fuel leakage. The dealer is repairing the vehicle . Owner has notified the manufacturer.
Transmission broke/replaced.
The plastic gas tank has collapsed, causing the tank not hold the 20 gallons of gas that is required to fully fill the tank .
The vehicle caught fire back by the fuel tank, the flames were coming from the tires on the passenger's side.
Fuel tank and seal failed.
Gas tank gauge failed.
Brakes failed.
Faulty fuel filler tube, causing fuel leak prior to recall. In addition replaced windshield wipers/ emergency brake actuator and cable /starter motor/radiator fan relay/leaking valve cover gasket and air conditioning condensor. (96v‑002).
Intermittent stalling a thigh speeds. Engine shuts off without warning. Also replaced gas tank.
Exiting driveway noticed leakage developed. Solution: gasoline. Chronic problem: gas tank collapsed. Owner could not find any documentation in owners manual of expplainaton of materials used for gas tank.
Fuel tank has been replaced 3 times; once for leakage and faulty "o" rings. Also gas fumes coming from vehicle. Dealers have repaired problem, but problem returns. Also the fuel emission control canister was replaced. Owners very concerned for safety.
Rear view mirror fell off.
Fuel pump failed causing vehicle to stall.
Gas tank failed.
Fuel filler tube recalled and repaired, however failed three times after repair, (fuel leak), after third repair they replaced the fuel tank.
Fuel leaks from the gas tank, the consumer has had repairs done on the fuel pump seal and o-ring, however the problem still persists.
Seal around fuel pump failed causing fuel to leak.
Gas fumes after filling tank.
Fuel gauge sensor failed.
Vehicle leaks and smells like gas, owner notes that this problem occurs mostly when the vehicle has been sitting for long periods. Dealer cannot determine the cause.
Rack and pinion steering box failed.
Fuel tank warped.
Consumer noticed fuel leaking from the filler neck of the vehicle, consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer stated that the leak was due to over filling of the tank.
Owner states that her fuel tank imploded, perhaps a leak was the cause, and that dealers had replaced it. She also notes that the service light came on after work was done. Owner was told she needed a fuel pump.
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