2004 Toyota Sienna: fuel leak

Filed Jul 1, 2014 · Fuel system · 89,500 miles · OR

While exiting a parking lot, car stalled. Immediately, there was a smell of gas and gas was leaking on the ground. Car would not restart. When we got it repaired, the mechanic said he discovered the "fuel line quick connect" disconnected. He asked if we had any recent work done on the car and I replied no.

Filed May 18, 2010 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · TX

Gas leaking.

Filed Dec 13, 2004 · Fuel system · 20,984 miles · HI

Attempted to start our 2004 toyota sienne van in the driveway of our home. The van died immediately after starting and could not be restarted after several attempts. My wife removed our 3 and 4 year olds who were strapped in the third row and used another vehicle to get them to school. Returned an hour later with a friend who was going to help start car. While attempting to start the van, a strong odor of gasoline was smelled and it was discovered there was a massive gas leak and gasoline was pouring out from under the van. Atempts to start the vehicle were stopped immediately. The van was towed to windward toyota in kaneohe, hawaii. The service technician who inspected the van told my wife the service technician who did the gas tank/fuel line during the recall warranty service did not reattach the gas line to the tank properly probably since they were rushing to perform recall warranty service on many vehicles. This was the second van at this dealership he knew of being serviced for the exact same problem. His explanation was unacceptable and we decided to review the federal safety agency website. Upon reviewing complaints on the federal safety agency website, we discovered there were 9 other reported incidents involving massive gas line/tank failure. We found this alarming since we reviewed over 100 comlaints filed on the 03 sienna,and 04 rav, sequoia, tundra, and 4runner. No other vehicle reported any fuel tanl/line problems. A fuel leakage problem can have catasrophic results especially since young children in car seats are often in the third row. We no longer feel safe owning and driving this van and want toyota to purchase van back from us.

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Fuel system · 1,400 miles · IL

Toyota, sienna 2004. Vehicle was taken to dealer on a recall to replace the fuel tank. Consumer picked up vehicle and filled tank, and gas leak out to the ground. Consumer believed that the fuel tank had a defective gasket or seal. *ak a week after the recall was performed, the service engine and cvs lights illuminated. It turned out that the gas cap wasn't placed on properly. Consumer's husband fueled the vehicle and gas began to spill out. Not where the nozzle go in but underneath the van. Gas fumes started penetrating throughout the vehicle. Consumer evacuated her 4 year old and newborn. The next day vehicle was take to the dealer. Mechanic was made aware the previous day events and emptied the gas tank. The mechanic found the seal was either installed wrong or it became dislodged where the recall was performed. This was the cause of the leaking. *ph *nlm

Filed Oct 12, 2003 · Fuel system · 1,400 miles · CA

Sudden massive fuel leakage under my new 2004 toyota sienna mini van under normal operation condition. I bought a new 2004 toyota sienna from the dealer in march 2003. When I stopped the vehicle at a traffic light, all of a sudden a massive fuel leakage under the vehicle. The fume of the fuel filled up the passenger compartment. All passengers needed to be immedately exited the vehicle. The vehicle has less than 1400 miles and did not have any accident or even a slight impact before. Before the incident, the vehicle has been fixed by the dealer for a recent toyota recall for fuel tank issue. The vehicle has been towed back to the nearest dealer for further investigation.