1996 Dodge Caravan: fuel pump failure

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 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 15, 2004 · Engine · 79,000 miles · PA

I want to get your advice about my caravan. Even though I replaced thermostat several months ago, I experienced same problem recently that I have been suffering for a long time. Caravan loses power while running, I mean that engine is running but very unstable and going to stop if deeply press gas pedal. Once I lose power, it is difficult to drive because of insufficient power. But if I wait until engine cool down (typically an hour or so), it recovers to normal condition. Even though I checked it at the chrysler dealer, they do not know exactly what would be the reason. Only what they can do is based on the computer diagnosis from multiple misfire. When it was checked several months ago, they said that there is nothing wrong in the fuel pump and replaced thermostat. But some people, who work at a garage, told me that there is a possibility that the fuel pump is not normal. The fuel pump problem may not be monitored by computer diagnosis. This problem persists even though I replaced a lot of parts; spark plug cable, (not spark plug because it is less than 20000 mile after replaced), rotor, rotor cap, fuel filter and air filter. If these parts are replaced and there is still same problem, we need to suspect fuel pump. He told me to pay attention to the sound that can be heard when we put the key to the ignition position when starting engine. It is possible to hear fuel pumping sound for about one second even though the engine is not running if turn the key to ignition position. And he told me to pay attention to this sound again when my car loses the power. If this sound is not heard, he said that it is definitely due to the fuel pump defect when the power is not sufficient and need to replace fuel pump. Do you agree with his suggestion. Until his assumption is proved, it may be a waste of money if simply replace fuel pump which is quite expensive.

Filed Dec 3, 2003 · Transmission · IN

We purchased our 1996 caravan new and we have had to replace the transmission 3 times (of those 1 time was rebuilt under manufacturer warranty) the last time we had rebuilt was in may 2003 and is already starting to act up again, it is slipping in first gear (between 10-35 MPH). We have had the fuel pump replaced twice; we are now having problems with gasoline smell coming from under hood. The timing belt just broke this week. We have numerous oil leaks; we are averaging 3-4 quarts of oil per week; we had one mechanic put dye in the oil and he had us drive it for a few days and then checked it and stated there was 4-5 oil leaks and we would be better off to buy a new car; and we have been told this by several mechanics due to the multple problems we have had. We have also had several problems with air conditioner; and the serpentine belt broke several times under warranty and just had to replace it again this week along with the timing belt and cam seals. We had about 2 pages of of warranty work done and right after warranty ran out it went down hill from there. We also had to replace the clock spring and 6 months later there was a recall on the clock spring and now I cannot find my receipt. We are very unhappy with this vehicle and it has more problems than we can count and we very dissappointed that we paid over $18000 for a vehicle and had to put approx more than $4000 in unneccesary repairs that should have never happened. We have been told by several mechanics that the transmissions in these caravans are junk and there aer always problems with them and this doesnt seem very fair to us as consumers because we put out trust into dodge/chrysler corp and we ended up with a lemon. Last year I sent an email to chryler and explained the problems and they basicly just blew us off, of course because it wasnt there problem now since the warranty was expired, I will say this I will never buy another chrysler product again.

Filed Oct 22, 2003 · Fuel system · 46,411 miles · OR

Vehicle suffered three fuel tank failures.*mr in between the three failures the consumer had the vehicle in the repair shop on multiple occasions to have the fuel system inspected. Because the smell of fuel was so powerful windows had to be closed while operating the vehicle. The dealer was notified about the defective fuel pump assembly and refused to reimburse the consumers for repairs made. Please respond promptly in resolving matters.

Filed Mar 4, 2003 · Fuel system · PA

The smell of fuel filled the vehicle while being driven. The consumer stated that there were problems with the fuel pump. There were recalls that corresponded with the consumers complaint(recall numbers 99v216000, 00v268000).

Filed Jun 11, 2002 · Fuel system · WA

Fuel pump regulator is producing too much pressure, and extra pressure is causing fuel injection o-ring to fail.

Filed Mar 12, 2002 · Airbags, Engine · MI

While driving air bag light is illuminated, and horn/ cruise control are inoperative. Windshield wipers come on sporadically. Dealer was not contacted. *ak consumer states that service engine light will not go out, fuel pump , computer and coil pacer replaced. Also presently in the process of replacing clock spring.

Filed Oct 11, 2000 · Electrical · MD

Upon slowing down to 10-15 MPH vehicle will hesitate, and then completely stall, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the cause.*ak the dealer believed the transmission failure is causing the problem and replaced it . When the problem continued the dealer replace the torque convertors, battery and finally fuel pump but the problem continued.

Filed Oct 6, 2000 · Fuel system · OH

Consumer received a recall letter on fuel pump. Called dealer and there were no parts available.

Filed Aug 2, 2000 · Fuel system · NY

Recall 99 v 216 000/ fuel pump. After dealer had repaired vehicle under the recall fuel tank leaked. Since the initial repair , the dealer has attempted to repair the vehicle unsuccessfully. Manufacturer has been notified.