1997 Dodge Grand Caravan: fuel pump failure

6 of the 572 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan describe fuel pump failure.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 1

Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below

Fuel pump failure by model year

2019
2
2018
2
2017
3
2016
3
2015
1
2014
4
2013
42
2012
55
2011
129
2010
4
2009
3
2008
4
2006
1
2005
13
2004
8
2003
3
2002
3
2001
1
2000
3
1998
3
1997
6
1996
25
1995
1
1994
1
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Aug 4, 2010 · Fuel system · 108,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact smelled a strong odor of fumes. The vehicle was driven to the side of the roadway. The contact inspected the vehicle and observed a fuel leakage coming from the fuel rail assembly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a temporary repair was performed on the fuel rail. There was a prior recall repair performed on the vehicle approximately five years ago under the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v268000 (fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system). The contact stated the remedy did not correct the problem and the repair part was defective. Also, the high fuel pressure line separated from the engine due to massive corrosion and the fuel pump line exhibited a crack. The repairs were performed at an independent mechanic with replacement of the fuel pump. The failure mileage was 108,000. Updated 10/21/10. *lj the consumer stated the replacement fuel sending unit that was replaced under recall in 2004 cracked. Updatd 10/25/10

Filed Mar 1, 2006 · Fuel system · 81,500 miles · IL

In driving my 1997 dodge grand caravan, I have had several episodes where it stalls with no warning. The first time it stalled was after stopping at a toll booth and in pulling out from the booth it just died. Luckily there was not a lot of traffic as my husband and three small children were in the van with me at the time. Had it been during rush hour or there was someone who was just in a hurry, this incident had the potential to be quite tragic. My van has also stalled sitting at a traffic lights and several times driving down residential streets. We can not seem to figure out what is going on. I have been told that everything looks o.k. After seeing a newscast tonight that spoke of the same stalling without warning issues in other vans I am having my fuel pump replaced. This newscast said the issue was with only 1991 - 1995 chrysler/dodge model vans. I wanted to make you aware that it could be related to newer models as well.

Filed Sep 12, 2002 · Fuel system · CO

Fuel filter fitting under car subject to road debri, plastic fitting will disconnect allowing fuel pump to throw raw fuel all over undercarrage.

Filed Mar 25, 2002 · Electrical, Fuel system · IL · fire

Vheicle was just parked when consumer returned to find smoke coming from underneath the hood. Vehicle was totaled consumer was treated for smoke inhalation. Consumer didn't have any warning while driving just before parking. Dealer was not notified.*ak consumer states that vehicle was experiencing fuel filter and fuel pumps problems and had been replaced several times before the incident.

Filed Aug 16, 1999 · Electrical, Engine · OH

Fuel pump broke while in motion. Had no control of vehicle. Also, belt tensioner broke while driving approximately 40mph/computer chip had failed & this caused the vehicle to stop functioning at 65mph, and battery went dead & can not be recharged.

Filed Jul 25, 1997 · Fuel system · IA

Fuel tank: fuel tank leaks when it is full, it does not leak when it is not completely full. Check engine light comes on and stays. Dealer has replaced fuel pump on gas tank, and the they also replaced the fuel injector pump on the engine . The problem is still there.the are going to replace the entire tank assembly.

Related recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection systemReported September 13, 2000 · 1,163,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on january 25, 2002. Due to the large quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be phased over the next several months. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 00V268000 · Recall details

Questions about the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel pump

Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan?

6 of 572 owner complaints about the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan (1%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 2011.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan?

There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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