Strong gasoline smell kept getting worse in passenger compartment over the last few weeks while driving and when vehicle was parked. Internet search lead to investigation of fuel pumps under rear passenger seat. Rear seat was removed and a puddle of gasoline was visibly present directly under passenger rear seat. It appears fuel pump leaking is due to crack on fuel pump nipple. I allow this information to be shared to the public.
2005 Dodge Magnum: gas smell in the cabin
5 of the 638 complaints about the 2005 Dodge Magnum describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
- 20081
- 20071
- 20064
- 20055
What owners say
Every time I refuel to a full tank the engine will surge or completely stall out within a 1/2 mile. Now there is a strong fuel smell as well when I fill up tank. Because of these problems, I only fill to 3/4. Doing this seems to help both issues. Thank you chrysler for not covering my model in the gas tank recall for faulty vent valves. All lx chryslers have this problem. I already replaced a fuel pump seal, charcoal canister, nvld valve and purge valve. No help. This needs the tank recall or someone may die.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 dodge magnum. The contact noticed a strong odor of fuel fumes and the presence of a leak under the front of the vehicle that progressed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance who noticed a crack in the fuel tank. The mechanic diagnosed that the fuel tank assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was also included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 14v770000 (air bags) and had not been notified of the safety recalls. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge magnum. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle that worsened when accelerating. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel line to the fuel pump that was located under the rear passenger side seat failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,590.
Upon filling up or topping off the tank,there is a very strong fuel odor even though there is no leakage or visible signs around the gas cap.this odor remains until the car has been run approx. 100 miles, then goes away.the odor is so strong that I am concerned about a possible fire as has been reported by several other magnum owners on online forums.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2005 Dodge Magnum fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2005 Dodge Magnum?
5 of 638 owner complaints about the 2005 Dodge Magnum (1%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Dodge Magnum?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2005 Dodge Magnum
Stalling 146Pulling 34Airbag light 32Won't shift 29Check engine light 24Headlights 17Loss of power 14Ball joint 13Fuel pump 13Jerking 13Engine failure 12No deployment 11Hesitation 10Won't start 9Fire or smoke 7Shudder 7Grinding brakes 6Misfire 6Power steering loss 6ABS 5Fuel gauge 5Harsh shifting 5Overheating 5Transmission failure 5
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