After almost 6 months of not using my vehicle and after taking it to get its mandatory maintenance, all of a sudden I was smelling gas fumes in my garage. Now I have to replace the fuel pump and pay more than $1100. It is health hazardous and danger situation and I can't believe that volvo hasn't recalled this part after so many complaints. No injuries, fires or property damage because I took my vehicle immediately to the dealership but it could had happen since my water heater and my vehicle were in the same area.
2004 Volvo XC90 fuel system complaints
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Faulty fuel pump, broker fitting on inlet, leaks gas.
Fuel pump leaking causing internal gas fumes with passenger hazard and visible leaking of gasoline onto road from the pump-gas tank assembly. The fuel pump was on a warranty from state of california. However when dealer replaced fuel pump kit the pump-assembly continues to leak. Car is a 2004 xc-90 volvo with 60k miles.
In march of 2008 I noticed a strong odor of gasoline in the garage were the vehicle was stored. This odor had also permeated through out the interior of the vehicle. Checked vehicle for fuel leaks and could not determine source due to quick evaporation of fuel. On march 17, 08 local dealer found leak at top of fuel tank under 2nd row seats. Replaced fuel pump and "faulty" level sensor. On march 27, 08 I returned vehicle to dealer with same problem. They tried to pacify me by saying it was residual odor and would go away with time. After inspection by dealer, it was still leaking. Solution per documentation was to replace level sensor o-ring on left side. However the tech informed me the fuel tank with pump and sending unit were all replaced. On september 16, 08 I am having the same problem again. It is back to dealer, stay tuned......
While the car was parked in the garage there was an overwhelming smell of gasoline. I took the car to my mechanic. They observed a fuel leak coming from fuel pump housing. A new fuel pump was installed.
While consumer was driving rear passenger's tire blew out, resulting in damaging the fuel line. Consumer was at a gas station and refueled the vehicle when it was discovered that fuel was leaking from the vehicle.
Vehicle average gas mileage is well below expected mileage.
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