The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal sound was heard coming from the vehicle, and a fuel odor was detected. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the serpentine belt had fractured and severed the fuel line, causing fuel to spill onto the engine. The mechanic replaced the serpentine belt and trimmed the fuel line; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed back to the mechanic, and the mechanic bent the clamps on the serpentine belt and reattached the belt. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.
2002 Chrysler Town and Country: gas smell in the cabin
6 of the 404 complaints about the 2002 Chrysler Town and Country describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
What owners say
Severe gasoline odor from under the whole car. Noticed the gasoline leak from the side of the gasoline tank where the white plastic connector was welded to a black plastic gas tank.. We noticed the gasoline odor while we are in a house. Gasoline was leaking from the gasket between the gas tank and white plastic attachment assembly.
Strong smell of gas filling up vehicle while driving. Strong smell of gas also occurs outside of vehicle filling up parked enclosure when vehicle was running. Inspection determined fuel rail leak. Repairs included replacement rail and fuel injector o-rings. Similar complaints on file.
Chrysler town & country 2002. At 20000 miles recalled for replacement of gas tank control valve seal (b25). Now leaking @ gas tank rollover valve causing van to fill with gas fumes. Dealership considers our problem though clearly in a 2002 vehicle with 57,119 miles with previous gas tank issues - one would consider perhaps a much greater problem with gas tank - certainly a serious safety risk.
We purchased a 2002 chrysler town & country with 22000 miles on it in november 2003. Since then we have had it in the service department 6 times for multiple problems. We first reported a vibration in the front end and a clicking/knocking noise when turning the steering to the right. The dealer service dept. Replaced the sway bar links and bushings and could not "duplicate" the vibration problem. We took it back again 3 more time for the vibration problem until they finally replacced all 4 tires. It stiil has a vibration to this day. In between all of these visits we had it in for a fuel smell thet filled the entire house when parked in the garage. The replaced the fuel rail and o-rings. Still have a gas smell when the tank is full. Also had is back in for a steering problem after they did recall work on the power steering lines that did not get done while on the lot. When we took it back in the power steering rack siezed up in the parking lot at the dealer. They replaced the rack and pinion steering box. Now we just had to take it back again for a clicking noise in the front. They replaced the sway bar links and bushings again. They van currently has 26000 miles on it. After we purchased the van I did some research and found out that it was a rental vehicle before it was actioned to the dealer that we went to. The dealer did not divulge this information to us before signing the deal. They had the van for a total of 3 weeks for the first 2 months that we had it. Things were going well until it all started over again with the sway bar.
While driving there is a gas smell in the cab. Gas leaking out as fast as one pumps it in. Consumer is concerned about a fire. Please provide any further information.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain mini vans, the fuel tank control valve weld joint could separate resulting in a possible fuel leak.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underbody fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if necessary. Owner notification began october 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 02V274000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 Chrysler Town and Country fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2002 Chrysler Town and Country?
6 of 404 owner complaints about the 2002 Chrysler Town and Country (1%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Chrysler Town and Country?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Chrysler Town and Country
Airbag light 48Headlights 21Check engine light 17Stalling 17Power steering loss 16Grinding brakes 15Steering noise 12Transmission failure 12Door locks 11Fire or smoke 11ABS 8Whining noise 7Wipers 7No deployment 6Fuel pump 6Loss of power 6Adaptive cruise 5Hesitation 5Jerking 5Misfire 5Power windows 5
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