2002 Nissan Altima: fuel leak

Filed Apr 12, 2017 · Fuel system · CA

Fuel pump leaking gas very dangerous situation

Filed Dec 14, 2010 · Fuel system · 109,497 miles · IL

Driver smelled gasoline at startup. Was only faint at first, but grew stronger over the next few days. Odor became so overpowering that driver had to drive with windows open to vent fumes. Driver identified gas dripping from fuel pressure regulator visible on driver's side of engine. Dealer confirmed fuel pressure regulator leak, ordered replacement part, and returned vehicle to owner stating that it's still safe to drive. Driver concerned over possible engine fire since gas drips onto engine while it's running. Driver has discontinued using vehicle until repair is made.

Filed Aug 6, 2007 · Fuel system · 86,000 miles · UT

06/29/07 my car sputtered through the intersection of 33rd and highland drive. I then pulled into a bakery on 3100 south and highland drive when I got out of my car I was overwhelmed by the smell of gas. There was a trail of gas behind my car and a large puddle under my car. At this point I did not know what to do, I was afraid to start my car so I asked a gentleman at big o to come and look at my car to see if I could start it. They said they would not start it not knowing where the gas leak was at. I then called the dealer ship and they did not suggest driving the vehicle but having it towed down to the dealership. The tow company picked me and my car up at about 8:50. The gentleman turned on my car and backed it out of the parking spot to put it up on the tow truck. The moment my car was turned on it began to leak gas. It looked like someone had turned on a water faucet and it created another large puddle of gas in the parking lot. Once at the dealer ship. I explained to shane and nick what was going on with my car when nick said, " I know what is wrong with it. It happened to another car this week. But that one caught fire" he took my car back into the shop and about 20 minutes later come back out of the shop and showed my grandfather and myself what had happened. The gas line had "fallen off and the gas was soaking into my back seat." it had created a tar like substance on the tank and on the foam of my seat and the seat was soaked from the gas. I left my car with the dealership all day for them to attempt to clean the seat and get rid of the gas smell. Around 6pm that same night I went to pick up my car with my roommate . We were about 10 feet from my car when we both could still smell the gas. Needless to say with the weather turning from summer to fall and getting colder the gas smell is getting worse and the dealership does not care about the health hazard and will not replace my back seat.

Filed Oct 19, 2006 · Engine · 71,000 miles · CA

Car was losing coolant. Dealer said I needed a new engine because the head gasket was leaking. They refused to replace the catalytic converter and blamed the engine overheat problem on the leaking gasket. Engine is working fine. I do not want them to replace the head gasket because I can get it done by an ase certified mechanic for half the price and I do not trust them since they told me I needed a new engine. The catalytic converter is supposed to be covered by warranty up to 80k miles. I have 71k miles on the car.

Filed Aug 18, 2005 · Fuel system · 46,192 miles · PA

I had been smelling gas fumes inside the car and outside for 2 months. I brought my car to the nissan dealer I bought it from and they fixed the problem for $160.00. On my service receipt it said they found gross evap leak: fuel tank seal not sealing: replaced fuel sender seal. I questioned why would a 3 year old car start leaking gas from the top of the gas tank and they said "it's just normal wear and tear." I can understand wear and tear on tires and brakes but give me a break, the only thing I do to a gas tank is fill it with gas! My car is only 3 years old with 46,000 miles and they said that the work was not covered under warranty. I even spent $900.00 for an extended warranty. My fiance is a smoker and I was worried for his safety in the car so I told him not to smoke in the car for fears of something happening if the fumes would ignite somehow. I complained to the service manager and got nowhere. They told me to call nissan's customer service number and still after at least 5 calls they will do nothing. I swear they are just there to "hear" complaints and work you down until you just forget about it. I will not give up. Also, the clear coat on my paint is starting to chip on the front bumper and plastic grill> guess what they said? Not covered under warranty. I an fed up with nissan and will take advantage of every opportunity to sway people away from buying any nissan or infiniti.

Filed Apr 19, 2004 · Fuel system · NC

Major gas leaks.

Filed Mar 6, 2003 · Fuel system · 5,100 miles · NC

Had a gas leak in my drive way and called dealer and informed them of problem and they had it towed to shop for observation. Could not find leak. Had a second leak just yesterday 5 march 2003 and the service dept supervisor came to my location to check it out, he saw the leak and called to have it towed to the shop for observation. I am still waiting to find out why my new car is leaking gas. 8jb