1998 Honda Accord: fuel leak

Filed Aug 5, 2014 · Body, Fuel system · 238,000 miles · NY

Failed clear coat and faded paint were the first problems to occur with my silver honda accord. Next was the gas tank leak, where fumes and leaked gas could be smelled and seen on the ground when filling the tank more than half full. Finally my passenger side front subframe rear cross member rusted thru and now the car isn't safe to drive and won't pass inspection without major repairs to the frame. None of the rest of the under body is rusted, just that section. Not happy!

Filed Feb 10, 2014 · Fuel system · 160,000 miles · MA

Tl - the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitting in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that there was fuel leak and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was 165,000. Pm

Filed Feb 10, 2014 · Fuel system · 163,000 miles · MA

Noted excessive smell of gasoline in and immediately outside the vehicle, and later determined gasoline mileage had dropped dramatically from 30+ mpg to 18 mpg. Upon securing the first available diagnostic check from my local mechanic it was determined there was "fuel leaking from the top area of fuel tank, but many items would have to be moved out of the way to lower the fuel tank to make a more specific location of the site and cause of the leak, which would be labor intensive and costly because the entire rear cradle would have to be removed with the danger that old rusting bolts would break and might not be able to be replaced. Possible items that might need to be replaced, include the fuel tank, fuel filler neck and fuel pump."

Filed May 29, 2008 · Fuel system · 107 miles · OH

My car started leaking gas. When I took it to the dealer, where it was bought and has had all of its service, they told me that the gas tank would need to be replaced and had rusted through. This doesn't seem like normal wear and tear for a 10-year old, dealer maintained car that has never been in an accident. But honda could provide no other reason for the tank to have begun leaking.

Filed Jan 10, 2000 · Acceleration, Fuel system · VA · crash

Upon shifting vehicle from park to reverse on flat surface with foot depressed on the brake pedal, vehicle suddenly accelerated, running into a fence/trash cans, and a street sign efore vehicle came to a stop. Also,gas tank hose was punctured, causing a fuel leak. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.