Dodge CARAVAN fuel problems
263 complaint narratives mention fuel terms.
Key facts
8,326 owner complaints analyzed
56 distinct recall campaigns
70,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1984 to 2017 model years. Data snapshot: . 2,740 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Fuel system concerns evidence
263 of 8,326 complaints match this topic (3.2%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 721560 · 2000-04-17 (April 17, 2000)
VEHICLE PROCEEDING DOWN FREEWAY-LEFT REAR TIRE DISINTAGRATED. WHEN TIRE BLEW-THE TIRE COMPONENTS COMPLETLY TORE OFF THE FUEL FILLER INLET HOSE, AT THE FUEL TANK, CAUSING ENTIRE CONTENTS OF FUEL TANK TO POUR ONTO ROADWAY. THIS IS A SIXTEEN PASSENGER CHURCH VAN. FUEL DID NOT IGNITE. IF IT WOULD HAVE, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A FATAL SITUATION- PERSON FILLING THIS FORM OUR IS J.P. SARVER- CHIEF OF POLICE- HASTINGS POLICE DEPT. [phone removed], WHO IS ALSO AN ACCIDENT SCENE RECONSTRUCTIONISTS. *AK
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Owner report 725120 · 2000-07-08 (July 8, 2000)
THE CAP OVER THEN END OF THE 5/16 INCH DIAMETER TUBE FOR DRAINING THE FUEL TANK DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT GAS WAS LEAKING FROM THE TUBE WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL. THE RUBBER ON THE CAP WAS CRACKED AND MUSHY. THIS NOT ONLY ALLOWED THE FUEL TO LEAK OUT, BUT ALSO ALLOWED WATER TO RUST THE FUEL LINE THAT WAS UNDER THE DRAIN CAP. OTHER RUBBER COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM APPEAR TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION. THEREFORE, I SUSPECT THAT THIS DRAIN CAP IS MANUFACTURED FROM INFERIOR RUBBER. THE DEALER SAID THE MANUFACURER DOES NOT HAVE THIS CAP IN…
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Owner report 10004921 · 2003-01-29 (January 29, 2003)
FUEL INJECTOR LEAK SPRAYS HIGH PRESSURE GASOLINE ON TOP OF INTAKE MANIFOLD. LARGE AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE LEAK FROM INJECTOR ONTO HOT COMPONENTS OF ENGINE. LEAKAGE INCREASES DRAMATICALLY WITH DECREASE IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. INJECTOR: BENDIX DEKA 4418213
Owner-reported narrative. 141,083 miles reported. Look up ODI 10004921 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 801734 · 1996-09-03 (September 3, 1996)
PURCHASED TRUCK USED, THE FUEL PUMP HAS BURNED OUT , PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
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Owner report 504698 · 1996-05-24 (May 24, 1996)
FUEL PUMP IN GAS TANK FAILED. *DH
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