2000 Dodge Stratus: fuel pump failure

Filed Aug 8, 2016 · Fuel system · 165,753 miles · OH

Vehicle stalled at high speed. Had fuel filter replaced by dodge dealer in marietta, ohio. Dealer did not check fuel pump while tank removed from automobile. Fuel pump was cause of stalling. Invoice # docs155552

Filed Dec 13, 2011 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus se. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was towed and inspected by a local mechanic. The mechanic advised the contact that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Nov 21, 2011 · Fuel system · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. The contact was diving 65 MPH when the engine stalled. The vehicle restarted after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed the failure was caused by a failing fuel pump. The manufacturer was contacted and stated the VIN qualified for recall the federal safety agency campaign id number:06e088000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump), but the mileage was over the limit. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 22, 2005 · Fuel system · 72,000 miles · FL

The vehicle stalled intermittently while driving. The consumer inspected the vehicle and found that the electrical connector on the fuel pump had shortage out. The consumer replaced the fuel pump. The old part is available for analysis.

Filed Oct 20, 2004 · Fuel system · 47,325 miles · MD

Fuel pump failure. Vehicle stalled and failed to restart. Had vehicle towed to mr. Tire but they were unable to determine problem and recommended to take it to my dodge dealer. Dodge dealer service department determined the fuel pump failed and had to be replaced along with fuel filter. Dealer unable to provide cause except that it failed. Mentioned that my research showed that a number of the federal safety agency fuel pump failure complaints pointed to the connection. Was advised that fuel pumps don't normally fail. $700.00 repair because warranty expired 5 months ago.

Filed Apr 27, 2004 · Fuel system · 139,357 miles · OH

Failure of fuel pump mounted in fuel tank. Ground connection inside fuel tank (male to female conectors) melted plastic harness possible spark ingition explosion in fuel tank when tank is near empty. Like twa 800 . *ak replace fuel pump

Filed Nov 19, 2003 · Fuel system · KS

Problems with vehicle losing power due to melted plastic connector wire. *mr the electrical wiring failed at the gas tank connector which melted due to excessive heat creating a potentially hazardous problem. The vehicle lost power. This gave an indications that the problem was a faulty fuel pump. *scc

Filed Aug 22, 2003 · Fuel system · 61,181 miles · IL

The fuel pump wire burned inside the gas tank, which caused the vehicle to stall. *ak the mechanic stated that he thought the fuel pump had gone out on the vehicle. It was discovered that the wiring harness for the fuel pump had burnt inside the tank. The pump was burnt in several places. *scc

Filed Jul 15, 2002 · Fuel system · LA

Fuel pump has failed where plug attached to another plug inside the gas tank, which was extremely "hot" when removed. Also, noticed that fuel line that went to fuel filter had twisted/crimped. *ak the vehicle acts like it was sturggling to get gas. No warning lights came on. Both of the plugs were melted together. Great force was used to pull them apart. The fuel pump was only working at 5o percent.