Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. While refueling the vehicle, there was fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed one of the tubes on the top of the fuel tank had fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.
Dodge Dakota fuel leak problems
27 of the 6,482 owner complaints about the Dodge Dakota describe fuel leak, most of them for the 1997 model year.
- owner complaints
- 27
- worst model year
- 1997
- typical mileage
- 66,300
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20041
- 20012
- 20003
- 19991
- 19981
- 199710
- 19951
- 19931
- 19923
- 19914
Often reported together
Fuel smell 5Fuel pump 2Check engine light 2Loss of power 1Fire or smoke 1Ball joint 1
Trouble codes mentioned
P0455 1
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge dakota. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency recall number 00v199000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated they had no knowledge of recall. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Purchased this 2000 dodge dakota , engine light constantly on stating large leak in evap system. P0455. Fuel leak at gas cap. No way to fix this, odor is strong smell the gas leaking out. Unable to pass nys inspection!
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge dakota. The contact stated that she started the vehicle and noticed that check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the fuel tank failed and began to leak gasoline fuel. The contact was advised that the fuel tank needed replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 39,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge dakota. Upon starting the vehicle, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor. The contact shut the vehicle off and discovered fuel leaking under the vehicle. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 120,000. Updated 02/03/11*lj updated 03/17/11
Truck fuel leak. 2000 dodge dakota quad cab purchased new december 1999; mileage 66,000 + ; extensive preventative maintenance performed on vehicle, also garaged when not in use; truck is not 4wd and is only driven over paved roads. . Started smelling fuel in garage, then could smell fuel when truck parked in open, finally could smell fuel when stopped at traffic light with windows closed and air / fan not on recirculate. Went to dealer, found fuel dripping from vehicle tank. Dealer says it is a molded fuel line from the tank, and it is being replaced now. This is the second fuel leak in this vehicle!! Just over 2 years ago, the truck intermittently quit while driving,and it took 4 visits to 3 dealers to get the fuel pump / filter diagnosed as the problem. That repair left a fuel leak which required 2 subsequent trips to dealer [ and one other repair facility] to get repaired. Driver / owner is 60+, with extensive driving experience, having owned 3 trucks, and at least 10 over vehicles manufactured in the us, japan, and germany, and is a pilot by training. Driver / owner has never experienced a fuel leak in a previous vehicle; he also thinks that his expectations are not outrageous , and that this is a safety issue.
Dt*: the contact stated that there was a fuel leakage in the vehicle which started in the beginning of june 2006. There was recall #00v199000 regarding fuel leakage however the dealer and manufacturer determined the VIN of the vehicle was not included in the recall.
I owned a 1999 dodge dakota club cab since 09-99. It was bought new. .before my warranty expired on sept-2000, there was a popping noise from my front end, which was attributed to the ball joints. Not only that, but every time I filled it up, gas would start pouring out from the tank. I took it to the the dealership maroone dodge in pembroke pines, fl), and was told that it was probably because I put too much gas in it. After the warranty expired, the problem got worst, and I was told that I needed to replace the fuel pump gasket, and the ball joints. I asked why I haven't been told that before my warranty expired, but the service advisor that attended me wasn't working there anymore. I complained to chrysler, trying to service my truck since I had complained from before the warranty had expired, but they never got back to me. I was just in this chat room, and saw that plenty of people have had the same problem with the ball joints, I don't know about the fuel leaking all over from the tank.
The federal safety agency recalls campaign 00v199000 and 00v193000; daimler issued two recalls on the fuel tank and the brake hoses. This vehicle was not included in the recalls due to VIN, but it leaked fuel and had trouble braking.
Gasoline odor while the vehicle was running. Found fuel leaking from the fuel line running under the body on driver's side. Dealer was notified, and informed the consumer that the vehicle was not covered under a recall.*ak
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks with a 131 inch wheelbase. Some of these vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the fuel line and the cab underbody.
- Risk
- This contact can result in wear, and after extended contact, could cause a perforation in the fuel line, resulting in leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles for proper clearance. Fuel lines that exhibit inadequate clearance will be replaced with a redesigned fuel line that will assure proper clearance.
Recall number 00V199000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- Two fuel tank support strap attaching studs were not adequately tightened, which could cause one or both of the strap(s) to separate, mislocating the fuel tanks or allow complete separation of the fuel tank from the vehicle.
- Risk
- In either case fuel tank support strap(s) failure results in fuel leakage which could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- The fuel tank support strap attaching studs will be properly tightened.
Recall number 94V005000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Steel braided fuel hose routing may allow contact between the hose and transmission wiring harness.
- Risk
- This contact could cause hose damage and fuel leakagethat, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Install a tie strap to secure the transmission wiring away from the fuel hose.
Recall number 90V176000 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 1997 (10 complaints), 1991 (4 complaints) and 1992 (3 complaints).
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