When son was fueling the van, he pulled nozzle out of the fueltank while the fuel pump was still running. This caused the back end of the van to catch on fire and burn up. Owner not sure if the van will be totalled.
1996 Dodge Caravan fuel system complaints
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Fuel pump module failed prior to recall notice causing the vehile to stall while driving. Nlm
We purchased vehicles through state bid process. I sent e-mail to all 100 counties in north carolina.a very high percentage of fuel pumps are failing at 20 k - 40k miles. I will ask the other county directors to also send their comments. I have replaced 4 fuel pumps this year at a cost of 500. Per replacement.
The vehicle has died four times at higway speed leaving the vehicle without steeringand brakes. The dealer is unable to reproduce the defect and guesses that the vehicle has a problem with the fuel pump. The problem started at 38k or right out of the warranty and they do not know what has caused it. I have a two year old boy and have had him with me when it broke down inthe the winter. Chrysler says their records are proprietary and will not tell me if they have had problems with their fuel pumps.
Since we purchased our van in august of 1997, we have had many repairs and visits to the dealer. As of today, they have not fixed or diagnosed the brake problems. When coming to a stop or applying my brakes, a crunching sound occurs ,and I can feel it in the pedal. It is a fairly loud sound and the vibration is distracting because you lose your brake pedal for a period of 1-2 seconds. I have talked to other dodge caravan owners and plan to take a detailed survey on this matter, but, none to this point have had this problem. This leads me to believe this is a defect in the brake system or antilock brake computer system which is undetectable. This does not occur all the time, and not under the same conditions. This, also, leads me to the conclusion there is a major saftey defect here. I have had this to the dealer and they say they cant diagnose the problem. What am I supposed to do, get in an accident? I have asked that they recall my van, refund full purchase price or replace my vehicle with one similar to mine. This is not the only problem: today it was in for brakes and a blown engine head gasket. Previously, catalytic converter/ blower motor/battery/ speed sensor and anti rattle bumpers that still havent corrected problem/fuel filter ground strap and fuel filler tube ground strap have been replaced. Also, deglazed brakes, but still brakes squeak.finally, headlights replaced w/housing/lamp, and whatever else they have done to it while in the shop right now. It has been there since tuesday feb.02. This van is no way worth the hassles that I have been put through and I dont think anyone should have this many problems so early on. I have done extensive research on this model and have found atleast 100 complaints for transmission problems and other major repairs and undiagnosed problems with the engine. I think it is time someone stepped in and took a good look at this 96 vehicle because it is not up to saftey standards by a long shot. Thank you.
Plastic gas tank started leaking. Was parked on an incline and had to call fire dept. To clean up spill, and have vehicle towed to dealer in town. Dealer stated that a lot of these tanks have failed and expected a recall. Stockton dodge contacted chrysler corp. For me and advised me that there is not a recall for this problem at this time .
When going up a hill at high speeds the engine completely shuts down due to a malfunction within the vapor lock. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Driving vehicle when other drivers noticed flames coming from fuel tank. Barely out of vehicle when it was engulfed by flames. Had no warning & smelled no smoke. Insurance adjuster & mechanic said fire was caused by hole in fuel tank, causing it to leak & ignite. There's recall #96v002000. After the recall item was repaired, owner experienced battery and computer related failures. *ak
Filled vehicle with fuel. Noticed that fuel had leaked out of tank. Mechanic checked it & noticed defective "o" ring. Recall on fuel tank 396v002000.
Fuel lines were disconnected from the gas tank, vehicle was repaired at owners expense. Dealer contacted, and cannot duplicate the problem.
The consumer has problems with fuel tank. Fuel tank is cracked and leaks fuel. The vehicle has a heavy fuel odor. The defects described with vehicle are related to investigation numbers ea 97002, ie 96066, and pe 96051.
While driving gas fumes get into to car, and consumer can also smell fumes around the outside of the car. Consumer has contacted the dealer, says that problem is due to integral fuel gas return fitting on tank. Recall was already performed on this part. Problem still exists. *ak
There is a strong smell of gas in and outside the van. Consumer looked at fuel tank, and found fuel leaking from around the top of the tank and from some of the seams. The fuel tank was replaced by the dealer under a service contract.
When has a full tank of gas fuel leaks from tank. Consumer notes plastic fuel tank has ruptured. Cause unknown.
Brakes have been a continuous problem, several repairs to system, however brakes completely failed after repairs made.
Problem w/gas tank. Qcaw
Emergency brake handle has failed several times.
Fuel pump was loosing pressure causing vehicle to stall.
Vehicle's fuel tank was fill and driven for approx. 5 minutes when driver was advised that smoke was coming from beneath the vehicle. Driver stopped and checked under the hood and found flames coming from the engine.
Leaking gas tank.
Upon filling gas tank, gas would spill out onto the pavement.
Gas fumes entered engine compartment after fillup, due to fuel leak.
Straps to the gas tank were not installed properly causing straps to rub hole into gas tank resulting in gas leak.
Gas tank failed, causing thumping/thudding noise.
Solenoid failed.
Brake failure.
Fuel tank leaks due to incorrect factory installation.
Fuel tank failed.
Fuel flow control sensor valve failed.
While vehicle was parked fuel came out of fuel tank.owner has taken vehicle to dealers and problem has not been found.this is the first occurrence. Owner is very concerned for safety.
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