2005 Dodge Caravan: fuel pump failure

Filed Dec 27, 2016 · Fuel system · 139,000 miles · FL

Top of the fuel pump is made of plastic and was found cracked in two places. Internet search yielded many other examples with photos showing cracks in exactly the same place. Result of these cracks is a fuel leak as well as strong gas fumes in and around the vehicle resulting in an obvious fire hazard. Leaks at all time that the vehicle is running as well as for some time after the vehicle is stopped and parked.

Filed Sep 1, 2016 · Fuel system · 260,000 miles · MO

Fuel leak caused by cracks in fuel pump fittings

Filed Jul 23, 2016 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · IL

Purchased used 2005 dodge caravan with 100000 miles and it was leaking fuel around the fuel pump, took it to merlins to have it checked out resulting in replacement of fuel pump modeule due to the fact it was cracked and had to be replaced.

Filed Apr 11, 2016 · Fuel system · 122,000 miles · CA

My van when I fill it up would runn so ruff and then would die trying to cross the street. Then it started smelling like gas when I filled it up.. Then it started smelling like gas and trying to die when I filled it up. So as long as I dont fill it more than half way I was ok. My son finds out about this and makes me take the car in. They tell me it is the fuel pump, fuel tank and cannister. I ask how can it be all 3 ? Go head and take it apart and make sure whats proken and fix it. They say its under recall and needs a new tank and cannister but pump is not included. Well if it pumps fine under half a tank and runs fine under half a tank then what going on. They replace everything cnly charge me 7.00 for labor but 397.00 for parts. A month later call me back to replace it all again. They never shower me the bad parts as requested.

Filed Sep 10, 2015 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · TX

Gasoline leak from fuel pump seal on top of gas tank or fuel line to fuel pump connection. Gas could be smelled from side and back of vehicle. It could easily cause fire. A recall seems to safe lives.

Filed Sep 7, 2015 · Airbags, Fuel system · 160,500 miles · NH

I had this van 2005 caravan for about 5 years and past year I had 3 issues, one of them is that my lights turned off right in the middle of highway and it was very scary , I fixed it by replacing the light switch and now is ok but it should be looked into because there is more incidents of that type on other caravans as I can see,second is my airbag sensor light comes ,stays ,goes away and then comes back up as it wills ,I did not fix it since I don't know how to but will try to get it done as a recall, third one is my fuel pump is leaking at a same point where I saw pictures and complaints by other owners so I would like just to add my own complaint,I will replace my fuel pump since I doubt I can get recall in near future but hopefully keep the receipt if it gets approved so I can try to get my money back,thank you for your consideration.

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Fuel system · 52,000 miles · VA

Cracked fuel pump housing leaking fuel by exhaust system.

Filed Jan 12, 2015 · Fuel system · 68,800 miles · AZ

Began smelling gas fumes, got stronger and stronger and began leaking fuel. Crack in fuel pump. I began to hear that this is a trend with this 2005 model.

Filed Jul 24, 2014 · Fuel system · 132,000 miles · IL

I have been smelling gasoline fumes which are becoming progressively worse. I will have it checked out tomorrow but my friend who is ase certified mechanic for 35 years said that it sounds like a fuel pump and housing unit problem. The smell is getting worse and worse and becomes overwhelming when I fill up my tank with gasoline. The fumes are making me ill. My friend told me that it would be expensive to replace.

Filed Jul 19, 2014 · Fuel system · 171,457 miles · IN

Leaking gas caused by hair line crack in fuel pump.

Filed Dec 10, 2013 · Fuel system · 171,813 miles · SC

I noticed a strong gasoline smell whenever I approached the car. I took it to my mechanic and he knew immediately what was wrong and said he had already repaired 3 or 4 dodges with the same problem. The fuel pump was replaced because the housing was cracked and caused fuel to leak. I found no recalls for this issue.

Filed Sep 16, 2013 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · NC

I have had to replace the fuel pump because the housing cracks and causes a fuel leak. The plastic tube from the gas tank to the fuel pump cracks and it is continually loose. The part cannot be fixed without replacing the fuel pump. This is extremely dangerous because the gas fumes are so close to the very hot exhaust pipe. Additionally I had to be very careful not to park my car in the garage because of the risk of fumes.