1996 Dodge Caravan fuel system problems

Filed Jan 3, 2023 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, he opened the hood and noticed a fuel leak on top of the engine. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jan 29, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · AL

I purchase this vehicle from owner in dec. 2013 and start having problem the owner I purchase it from purchase it from a bank back in 2006. They did know about an recall or etc. About this vehcle. The electric has problem and airbags, the fuel tank is leaking and fuel injection and etc,. Where can I can get help for these problems.etc.,.

Filed Feb 18, 2011 · Fuel system · 151,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from his tank in large amounts. The vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic and they advised him that he needed to replace the tank and the fuel pump. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that the recall was expired and could not assist him. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000. Updated 03/24/11*lj updated 05/02/11

Filed Sep 17, 2010 · Fuel system · 156,398 miles · NH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge caravan. The contact was driving 30 MPH when he was advised by another motorist that fuel was leaking from the top of the fuel tank. The contact had just refueled the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and the contact was advised to replace the catalytic converter. The mechanic also stated that there was evidence of a small fire from the fuel tank. The mechanic referred the contact to the dealer to inquire about a potential recall on the vehicle (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 99v216000, fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump). The dealer advised that the vehicle was included in the recall but the dealer refused repairs because of the damages from the small fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 156,398 and the current mileage was 156,432.

Filed Feb 2, 2009 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge caravan. The vehicle was repaired according to a recall, but the failure has resurfaced. Fuel is leaking from the fuel rail into the engine compartment, which is a fire hazard. The dealer stated that the contact would be responsible for the repair cost. The federal safety agency campaign id number 00v268000 the failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 03/23/09. *lj the consumer stated the dealer fixed the recall for recall. Updated 03/23/09.

Filed Jul 13, 2007 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the fuel tank causes fumes to enter the passenger compartment of the vehicle, as well as fuel leakage. He stated that the fuel tank was replaced a year ago, but still emits fumes. The vehicle was previously repaired under recall # 99v216000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The incident and purchase dates were unknown. The current mileage is 165,000 and failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jan 17, 2006 · Fuel system · OH · fire

1996 dodge caravan caught on fire. *ts while driving the consumer smelled gas and saw smoke coming through the air vents. The consumer pulled over to the side of the road and flames started coming out from under the hood. The vehicle became engulfed in flames.

Filed Jan 26, 2005 · Fuel system · PA · fire

1996 dodge grand caravan caught on fire. The problem was caused by a defective leaking fuel rail. *bf recall #00v268000. *sc the consumer was not told of any recall.

Filed Apr 21, 2004 · Airbags, Fuel system · 123,511 miles · AL

Consumer was told that the clock spring recall 02v293000 and fuel tank filler neck recall 96v002000 parts will take 3-4 days to be ordered, when they called the dealership to make the appointment, it has been 3 weeks and the parts were not available. Also, vehicle overheated which caused the engine motor to go bad.

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Fuel system, Transmission · 76,000 miles · NC

While driving the vehicle suddenly accelerated and wouldn't reverse. There was a loud noise coming from underneath the hood. The dealership indicated that the transmission failed. Also, there was a fuel leak. The dealership replaced the filler neck front seal. *ak the transmission was replaced. *