Dodge Magnum fuel smell problems

Filed Sep 26, 2019 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge magnum. The contact noticed a fuel odor coming from the vehicle while the vehicle was stationary with the engine running. The contact also noticed the odor while exiting the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Oct 8, 2016 · Fuel system · 15 miles · AZ

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.

Filed Sep 20, 2016 · Fuel system · 108,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Nov 20, 2015 · Fuel system · GA

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.

Filed Oct 28, 2015 · Fuel system · 102,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge magnum. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, fuel fumes emitted inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Fuel system · 25 miles · KS

Every time we drove the car, exhaust fumes came in the passenger compartment. We took it to the dealer 25 times. They could not fix it. We took it to the health department, they put an carbon monoxide detector in it and they said it was poisoning us with deadly fumes and told us not to drive it. I caught pneumonia five times in the eight months we owned it. The dealer wouldn't help us, dodge wouldn't help us. It was at the time dodge was faking bankruptcy. I took it back to the dealer, the service writer finally said it was ok for exhaust to get in the passenger compartment. I told him it was against federal law for my family to breathe their exhaust and not to call us until it was fixed. I never heard from them again until I received a letter informing us we owed chrysler financial $25,000 for,,, a car we could not drive. I tried to get it lemon lawed and couldn't get anything done because the chrysler corporation was supposed to be going out of business. I have talked to several magnum owners over the last few years that have the same complaint. Getting sick while driving their car. Please help, it has ruined my credit.

Filed Oct 8, 2014 · Fuel system · 75,590 miles · CA

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.

Filed Oct 8, 2013 · Fuel system · 90,957 miles · CA

After filling up at the gas station, I was attempting to get back on the freeway when the car stalled at the stop sign. I received help in pushing the car out of the busy intersection. Due to the instrument panel warning lights I checked the oil levels and if the gas cap was secured properly. Both were fine and I was able to start the car and drive to the on-ramp of the freeway when it stalled again. I was barely able to coast to the side of the busy on-ramp and was a hazard to the many semi trucks making the turn onto the freeway. After waiting for almost an hour for the car to cool I checked the oil again. It was full and fresh after being serviced recently. A chp officer spotted me on the ramp and I informed him of which panel lights lit up and the what the manual suggested. He wanted to check if I had oil pressure and suggested I attempt to turn it on. Indeed the pressure was fine but the car had a rough idle, sputtered and died again. After turning it over again there was a strong smell of fuel, I tried revving the engine. It died again. The chp officer and I agreed it was a fuel problem and informed me it would be cheaper if I called a tow truck than if he did and said he would be back to check on me. I was able to get the car running long enough to back off the on-ramp and into a parking lot. It died two more times. After getting it started again I revved the engine until it idled properly and went home. While researching the problem on lxforums.com I became aware of a faulty gas tank issue which was the cause. While I'm grateful I was driving slowly when this happened it was still a safety hazard to myself and others to have a car die so suddenly. Apparently, chrysler is aware of this problem and I will be submitting this issue to them as well. On lxforums.com a surprising number of vehicles have this same problem. Thank you for your time.

Filed Apr 8, 2013 · Fuel system · 31,721 miles · TX

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.

Filed Jan 9, 2011 · Fuel system · 21,815 miles · TX

Gas fumes enter car when AC is on, engine is hot and when under harder acceleration . Putting windows down clears fumes. The car has done this since new and still does it. I took it to the dealer once and nothing was found ? I thought may be it would go away after awhile and was coating burning off of the exhaust system. Stinks somewhat like sulfur and is very annoying and I don't think very safe. First complaint 21,815 miles. Evaporative fuel system canister in upper wheel well don't seem right to me . You can't see if anything is leaking or not.