2005 Dodge Durango: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Oct 19, 2019 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · MI · 1 injury

Stationary: when refueling, great amount of fuel leaks out with high pressure, soaked me in gasoline causing burns and skin irritation on half of my body, also damaged the fuel panel side of the vehicle. Chrysler refuses to recognize an existent recall on vehicles from the same year that evidently have same defects. My vehicle not listed on the recall but defect was found by 2 different dodge mechanics so was supposedly repaired. Unfortunately, in my first drive it almost killed me in a zone where vehicles go at 70 MPH. In the highway something suddenly snapped loudly, fuel splatter leaking out with pressure, smoke coming out, vehicle started to shake aggressively out of control, then vehicle shuts off while running, twice. The vehicle remain with an asphyxiating fuel odor, fire department and police were at scene, chrysler kept me hours in the phone constantly washing their hands from 2pm until 8pm, call after call and neither chrysler or the dodge dealership provided any solution nor help, we almost died today, this defect almost killed us.

Filed Dec 10, 2015 · Fuel system · AZ

Vehicle spits gas from fuel tank inlet & smells of fuel outside of the vehicle.

Filed Oct 28, 2015 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · CT

Constant fuel smell while driving and sitting still. Fuel spits back out filler when fueling. Rust through in left rear quarter panel. Problem has been ongoing for a couple of years. Getting worse.there is a recall for this problem but does not cover my VIN.

Filed Jun 15, 2014 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · CT

Fuel overflows when you fill the tank up. Gas kicks back smell gas fumes while parked some times. Dealer says its not covered. But there is a recall for fuel tank check valve. Vehicle was already corrected once for same issue. Problem reoccurred.

Filed Jun 4, 2014 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that the inside of the vehicle had a gasoline odor after the fuel pump assembly was replaced. The contact discovered pools of gasoline on top of the fuel pump assembly. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. No repairs were performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. The current mileage was 71,000.

Filed Mar 11, 2014 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · CT

Fuel overflows when you fill the tank up. Gas kicks back smell gas fumes while parked some times. Dealer says its not covered. But there is a recall.

Filed Jan 4, 2013 · Fuel system · 58,650 miles · VT

When I fill my gas tank I get a very strong gas smell, the cab fill with gas fumes. You can only smell gas on the drivers side I brought it in 3 times to be looked at but not issues can be found. The odometer says "gas cap" but the dealer finds no code issues. There is clearly a issue with my durango but no one is willing to help me with it!! Dodge said that my durango is not included in the recall notice and they are more than willing to hook it up to there computer for $100.00 bucks! I have had this durango since 12/2212 and have been working with the private dealer that sold it to me he is not able to find anything wrong with it. I am only getting 7-10 miles per gallon that is crazy. Im not sure what to do.

Filed Jun 17, 2012 · 66,000 miles · OH

The bolts used on the manifold are defective and break off into the head of the engine causing damage. Due to this, the manifold is not tight and secure and causes exhaust fumes to be released.

Filed Feb 26, 2012 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · CA

Everytime I go to the gas station to pump gas I get a huge splash of gas all over me and my vehicle. I was doing some research and I think its covered as a recall but dodge said it was not when I called. I am going to print out the recall notice and bring it in. How can you help me get this dangerous problem resolved as many other people have the same problem. Especially when you get it on your work clothes and smell like gasoline all day and left gas spill on the car, gas station concrete etc. Not so pleasant. Its been ongoing for I would say over a year and the over flow is getting worse and squirting everywhere. So scared to pump gas and stand far away so splash does not hit me and clean up as best as I can everytime I pump gas.

Filed Sep 25, 2011 · Engine, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · CT

Ticking sound and a exhaust smell in vehicle caused me to take my car to a local repair shop to have exhaust manifold gasket replaced. The technician found that a bolt had broken off a was sitting in the heat shield.

Filed Feb 18, 2011 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · VA

While fueling the vehicle, gas leaks out onto the undercarriage without exiting out of the top of the fuel tank filler neck and well before the tank is full. It is as though something internal to the fuel neck is restricting the incoming fuel and forcing it out. The leaking only occurs during fueling. The fuel never comes out of the top of the filler neck, the only indicator of a problem to the person who is fueling the vehicle is a large pool of gas under the vehicle and the strong smell of gasoline.

Filed Dec 30, 2010 · Fuel system · 96,500 miles · IL

Every time I fill up with gas, fuel comes gushing out of my fuel tank. At first, I thought it was the gas station nozzle, but realized that after using several different stations, this was not the case. After completing some research online, I saw there was a safety recall issued for this same complaint. I then contacted chrysler and was informed that the VIN on my vehicle was not covered under the recall. I asked for my next steps, and was told to contact the dealership, which I did, and was told I could pay the $100 diagnostic fee to determine the cause. But, I was also informed that since my vehicle was not covered under the recall, I would have to pay "several" hundred dollars to get it fixed. The first time this happened, gas spewed all over my hands and feet. So, after cleaning myself up the best I could, I drove home smelling gas fumes. I have to listen very carefully and look at the gallons on the fuel pump to determine when I need to stop adding fuel. I then go turn the key to see how full the tank is. I then proceed again with the same steps until I think I have enough gas or at times, gas comes spewing out. I would hate to think of an injury that could occur to my eyes if gas got in them due to me listening so closely for the sound of a "full" tank. I have seen several complaints in which the VIN number wasn't covered, and I think this is ludicrous, if there is a safety issue, it needs to be resolved. Will it take the actions of my lawyer to get this resolved?