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.
1996 Dodge Caravan: fuel leak
64 of the 1,394 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Caravan describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 64
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 130,000
- recalls
- 4
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. *
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for a heavy fuel smell entering the passenger cabin. Dealer/mechanic determined that fuel was leaking from the o-rings on the fuel injection system.
Consumer received recal 00v268000 regarding fuel leakage. Dealer was contacted in june ,and the parts were not available. The dealer was recently contacted, and the parts were still not available. The smell of gasoline entered the passenger cabin which the consumer said was related to this recall.
In december 2002 consumer noticed fuel leaking from the filler valve. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 1/30/2003 who replaced the filler valve and the gas tank. The consumer fells they should be reimbursed for the expenses. *ak
When vehicle was parked, puddles of gas is formed under it. This happened anytime vehicle was parked. Vehicle was leaking gas and no one knew why. Also the air bag light and window wipers came on intermittently.
When the vehicles gas tank was filled, gas leaked out onto the ground. When the tank was half filled there was no leakage.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on january 25, 2002. Due to the large quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be phased over the next several months. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. 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 00V268000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivans. Fuel can leak from the fuel tank at the interface of the fuel pump module attachment.
- Risk
- If a fuel leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump module attaching nut with a nut that includes tighter design tolerances. The sealing o-ring will also be replaced.
Recall number 99V216000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- A static electric charge can build up on the ungrounded metal section of the fuel filler tube.
- Risk
- This condition could cause a spark to occur when fueling the vehicle and possibly ignite the fuel vapors.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a ground strap for the fuel filler tube.
Recall number 96V002000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The fuel tank rollover valve can allow fuel to pass into the vapor canister resulting in the potential for fuel leakage.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage increases the potential for a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler tube with a filler tube that has an additional rollover valve. The associated rollover valve vapor hoses will be rerouted.
Recall number 95V236000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Dodge Caravan fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 1996 Dodge Caravan?
64 of 1,394 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge Caravan (5%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Dodge Caravan?
There are 4 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Dodge Caravan
Airbag light 165Adaptive cruise 110Wipers 102Stalling 58Fuel pump 40Door locks 39ABS 34Fire or smoke 33Brake failure 32Fuel smell 27Transmission failure 27Headlights 24Loss of power 21Power steering loss 21No deployment 19Overheating 19Grinding brakes 16Check engine light 16Coil spring 10Jerking 10Ball joint 9Hesitation 9Seat belt 9Slipping 9Tire blowout 9Oil consumption 8Premature wear 8Knocking 7Fuel gauge 7Won't shift 7Won't start 7Engine failure 5Steering lock-up 5
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