10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
737 miles

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1996 Dodge Caravan fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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1996 Dodge Caravan Owner Comments (Page 1 of 5)

problem #99

Jul 082003

Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warning consumer can strongly smell gas fumes inside the vehicle dealer notified.

- Gainesville, FL, USA

problem #98

Dec 012002

Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,943 miles
In December 2002 consumer noticed fuel leaking from the filler valve. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 1/30/2003 who replaced the filler valve and the gas tank. The consumer fells they should be reimbursed for the expenses.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #97

May 212003

Caravan

  • miles
The consumer doesn't know when the fuel tank is full or empty because of a faulty faulty sensor inside the gas tank. The dealer was notified.

- Elmont, NY, USA

problem #96

Sep 162002

Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer states that while driving at 65 mph and no warning the fuel tank had crack causing fluid to link out and the consumer will have to refill more than often. Dealer notified.

- Pricestone, TX, USA

problem #95

Aug 132002

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
There were dark spots underneath vehicle, the vehicle was experiencing a fuel leak which caused an odor of fuel inside and outside the vehicle, the dealership was unable to find the problem, the problem was remedied at an independent mechanic. The mechanic found the problem to be the gas tank which was replaced.

- Bristol, VA, USA

problem #94

Jul 122002

Caravan

  • miles
While driving fuel tank will leak fluid and could cause and fire. Dealer notified.

- Moshiem, TN, USA

problem #93

Jul 242002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving, vehicle stalled due to the fuel tank collapsing on itself, dealer stated that the fuel tank needed replaced, later consumer received a recall regarding the seal in the fuel tank and took the vehicle to the dealer, however the dealer would not do the recall repairs due to the fuel tank being collapsed, consumer purchased a fuel tank from a salvage yard, however that tank was also collapsed.

- Murrells Inlet, SC, USA

problem #92

Jul 032000

Caravan

  • miles
Gas tank seems parting causing gas leak

- Denham Springs, LA, USA

problem #91

Nov 252001

Caravan

  • miles
Fuel tank developed a crack. Noticed leak and had it replaced (608.00) before anything caught fire..

- Farmville, VA, USA

problem #90

Aug 172001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Plastic fitting molded to tank cracked, resulting in leakage. Manufacturer notified, vehicle was inspected and repaired by dealer. Also ac belt was replaced.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #89

Aug 172001

Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Holland, PA, USA

problem #88

Jun 042000

Caravan

  • miles
After filling the gas tank I parked the said vehicle on an incline with the front of the vehicle facing downhill. As I exited the vehicle, I could smell gas. I looked under the vehicle and saw gas leaking from somewhere on top of the gas tank. I moved the vehicle to level ground and the gas stopped leaking. On 06/05/2000 I took the vehicle to elmhurst Dodge at which time they said the gas tank had a crack in it and would have to be replaced. The dealer also commented that they had made the same repair to three other vehicles the previous month and that the tanks were made out of plastic. The gas tank was replace under invoice #220957. Dealer also replaced the fuel tank locking ring (recall 845) under invoice #221121. Prior to 06/04/2000 I had smelled gas in my garage for over a year, not knowing it was coming from the vehicle.

- Fayetteville, GA, USA

problem #87

Nov 072000

Caravan

  • miles
The fuel tank cracked and was leaking.

- Penn Laird, VA, USA

problem #86

Nov 012000

Caravan

  • miles
Fuel was leaking from the repair done under recall; others with same problem according to dealer representative.

- Sandy, UT, USA

problem #85

Jun 152000

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer believes that the recall repair (99V-216) was not completed properly or has effected the electrical system in some way which has caused several problems within the system.

- Pittsburg, TX, USA

problem #84

May 011998

Caravan

  • miles
Airbag light stays on. Also, fuel gauge/ odometer/ temperature gauge do not work, and windshield wipers come on intermittenly.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #83

Jul 132000

Caravan

  • miles
My wife was driving with the kids in the car all of a sudden the van shut off luckily she was on our street I had a friend who is a license mechanic he came over.he checked for codes in the dash but revealed none. He then looked under the van to see the gas tank had collapsed at first he thought it was from the result of hitting something. We had it towed because it wouldnt start. He put it up on the rack to see the the straps were still in tact. He said that the gas tank had just plain collapsed. He then called the dealer to ask them if there was a recall on this item they said how many miles they proceeded to say 78000 the dealer said if there was about 40000 they would cover it. My mechanic buddy also said that there was a bulletin out on this problem but not enough complaints to make it a recall.the ironic thing is the gas tank is plastic so I had to pay $940 for repairs. I called daimler Chrysler and they gave me the run around!I am a little upset because my wife and kids could have been seriously hurt if the gas would have leaked out and ignited. Could you please help me.

- Round Lake Beach, IL, USA

problem #82

Aug 252000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer received recall 99V216000.even though vehicle was not experiencing fuel leakage consumer took vehicle to antwerten Dodge in randallstown, Maryland as instructed in the recall letter, so that dealer could perform recall repairs. After recall repairs were done consumer started to experience fuel leakage. Consumer took vehicle back 2-3 times, but defect still was occurring. Dealer could not fix defect.

- Randallstown, MD, USA

problem #81

Jul 252000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Engine check light came on when they finally fixed my fuel system recall problem. I replaced my oxygen sensors, it still won't go off, I have found sand up in my engine and I want to find out if this Caravan was in a flood, or such

- Toms River, NJ, USA

problem #80

Jul 011996

Caravan

  • miles
Consumers fuel tank is leaking fuel and was told it was dented but consumer does not recall hitting anything. Nlm

- Germanton, NC, USA

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