NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Fuel System, Gasoline complaints
174 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · May 31, 2000
Fuel System, GasolineUnknown Or Other
RECALL 99V216000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL PUMP; AFTER HAVING RCALL WORK PEFORMED ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. OWNER DID NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT UNTIL RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON THE DAY AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. DEALER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT A PART OF RECALL, …
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RECALL 99V216000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL PUMP; AFTER HAVING RCALL WORK PEFORMED ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. OWNER DID NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT UNTIL RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON THE DAY AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. DEALER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT A PART OF RECALL, AND WOULD NOT BE SERVICED FREE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #862806
Mileage unknown · May 26, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline
NHTSA RECALL 99V216000 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 845. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #862628
Mileage unknown · Apr 7, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline
THIS DEFECT IN MY OPINION REPRESENTS A SERIOUS POSSIBILITY OF CAUSING A FIRE. GASOLINE IS LEAKING ON TO THE ROAD SURFACE BELOW THE CAR ESPECIALLY WHEN THE TANK IS OVER HALF FULL. CHRYSLER YESTERDAY DECLINED TO REPLACE THE GASOLINE TANK DUE THEY SAID TO THE VEHICLE'S HIGH MILEAGE. A FIRE COULD EASILY START BY A SPARK OR A THROWN …
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THIS DEFECT IN MY OPINION REPRESENTS A SERIOUS POSSIBILITY OF CAUSING A FIRE. GASOLINE IS LEAKING ON TO THE ROAD SURFACE BELOW THE CAR ESPECIALLY WHEN THE TANK IS OVER HALF FULL. CHRYSLER YESTERDAY DECLINED TO REPLACE THE GASOLINE TANK DUE THEY SAID TO THE VEHICLE'S HIGH MILEAGE. A FIRE COULD EASILY START BY A SPARK OR A THROWN CIGARETTE. THE LOCAL DEALER SAID THE THE COST TO REPLACE WOULD BE AROUND $450.00. I DON'T THINK I SHOULD PAY FOR THIS AS I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO CAUSE IT. THE FAILED PART IS LOCATED ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK SUCH THAT IT IS PROTECTED FROM ROAD ROCKS, DEBRIS, OR JUST ABOUT ANY CONCEIVABLE HAZARD THAT WOULD BE ENCOUNTERED IN NORMAL OR EVEN HARSH DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS CAR IS NEVER TAKEN OFF THE HARD ROAD. THANK YOU. *AK
NHTSA ODI #711167
Mileage unknown · Apr 4, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL LEAKED AT THE INTERFACE OF THE FUEL PUMP PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V-216. NLM
NHTSA ODI #551773
Mileage unknown · Apr 3, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline
RECALL 99V216/FUEL PUMP. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #859588
Mileage unknown · Mar 26, 2000
Fuel System, GasolineSteeringVisibility
I QUESTION THE NEED FOR A NEW FUEL TANK I PAID FOR - 594.31 PARTS AND LABOR. THE TANK ONLY LEAKED WHEN IT WAS FULL, AND WHEN I QUESTIONED THE SERVICE REP, HE REPLIED THAT THE "TANK IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND CAN CRACK JUST FROM THE SLOSHING OF FUEL." NOT A GOOD REASON. AND NOW I HAVE A RECALL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM I DESCRIBED TO THE …
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I QUESTION THE NEED FOR A NEW FUEL TANK I PAID FOR - 594.31 PARTS AND LABOR. THE TANK ONLY LEAKED WHEN IT WAS FULL, AND WHEN I QUESTIONED THE SERVICE REP, HE REPLIED THAT THE "TANK IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND CAN CRACK JUST FROM THE SLOSHING OF FUEL." NOT A GOOD REASON. AND NOW I HAVE A RECALL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM I DESCRIBED TO THE SERVICE REP. I THOUGHT THE "KNOWN PROBLEM" WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WAS FIXED WHEN THE DEALER REPLACED A WINDSHIELD THAT HAD BEEN SCRATCHED BY "IMPULSIVE WIPERS." NOT SO. THEY STILL MISBEHAVE AND I'M TOLD IT WILL BE $280 TO REPAIR, OUT OF WARRANTY. THREE RACK AND PINIONS RIGHT OFF THE BAT. I AM TOLD THAT THIS VEHICLE QUALIFIES AS A LEMON - BUT I LIKE IT AND JUST WANT TO BE TREATED FAIRLY AS TO NEED FOR REPAIRS AND THEIR COST.
NHTSA ODI #720607
Mileage unknown · Mar 17, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE & CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. TOOK VEHICLE FOR REPAIRS, BUT FUEL STILL LEAKED OUT. CONTACTED DEALER & WAS INFORMED "O" RINGS WERE NOT PART OF RECALL REPAIR KIT SENT OUT, THE REPAIR REMEDY FOR FUEL PUMP FAILED. VEHICLE SENT BACK TO DEALER 2 MORE TIMES, PROBLEM STILL UNCORRECTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #858770
Mileage unknown · Mar 16, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline
RECALL 99V216000/ FUEL PUMP. FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK AT THE INTERFACE OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ATTACHMENTS. REMEDY DID NOT CORRECT RECALL PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #858642
Mileage unknown · Mar 15, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL PUMP FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (99V-216). YH
NHTSA ODI #551391
Mileage unknown · Mar 14, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline
RECALL # 99V216000//FUEL PUMP; AFTER HAVING RECALL CAMPAIGN, FUEL STARTED LEAKING. DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT FAMILAR WITH A NEW TOOL TO CORRECT CAMPAIGN, WHICH CAUSED THE PROBLEM. FINALLY, DEALER HAS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #858507
Official recalls
9Nov 7, 2002
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN WOUND INCORRECTLY DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL VEHICLES WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS. AN EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY WILL ALSO BE PLACED ON THIS COMPONENT FOR ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE. DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL ALSO REIMBURSE OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Sep 13, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT WITH 3.3L AND 3.8L ENGINES HAVE FUEL RAILS WITH NITROLE RUBBER O-RING SEALS THAT CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME. FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE UNDERHOOD FUEL INJECTION FUEL RAIL COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF A VEHICLE FIRE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEAL ON THE VEHICLE FUEL RAILS TO PREVENT EXTERNAL LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE, SHOULD THE EXISTING O-RINGS CONTINUE TO DEGRADE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2002. DUE TO THE LARGE QUANTITY OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE PHASED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Aug 9, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK AT THE INTERFACE OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ATTACHMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A FUEL LEAK OCCURS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ATTACHING NUT WITH A NUT THAT INCLUDES TIGHTER DESIGN TOLERANCES. THE SEALING O-RING WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
Aug 6, 1998
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT ON THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT CAN BECOME DIFFICULT TO EXTRACT WHEN THE SAFETY BELT LATCH PLATE BECOMES CONTAMINATED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING A CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE LATCH MECHANISM. AN EXTENDER WILL BE ADDED TO THE EMERGENCY RELEASE ANCHOR FOR THE CHILD SEAT SAFETY BELTS SO THAT THE RELEASE CLIPS ARE MORE VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE OPERATOR IN THE EVENT THAT THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM CAN NOT BE UNLOCKED. IN ADDITION, AN INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT CARD WILL BE PROVIDED.
Jul 18, 1996
THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT MODULES TO THE SEAT FRAME CAN BREAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT MODULE BOLTS.
Jan 16, 1996
A STATIC ELECTRIC CHARGE CAN BUILD UP ON THE UNGROUNDED METAL SECTION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A SPARK TO OCCUR WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY IGNITE THE FUEL VAPORS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND STRAP FOR THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.
Jan 11, 1996
IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: INADEQUATE SEALING AND RETENTION OF THE PLUG CAN RESULT IN OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXPANSION PLUG AND RETAINING BRACKET OVER THE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG.
Dec 8, 1995
THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE CAN ALLOW FUEL TO PASS INTO THE VAPOR CANISTER RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE WITH A FILLER TUBE THAT HAS AN ADDITIONAL ROLLOVER VALVE. THE ASSOCIATED ROLLOVER VALVE VAPOR HOSES WILL BE REROUTED.
Nov 28, 1995
THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE REAR BENCH SEATS TO THE SEAT RISERS MAY BE EMBRITTLED AND FRACTURE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, THE BOLT MAY FAIL AND CAN CAUSE THE SEAT TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE SEAT RISERS, WHICH INCREASES THE POTENTIALOF INJURY TO ITS OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BENCH SEAT TO RISER BOLTS.
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NHTSA investigations
11EA01007 · Air Bag Clockspring
Opened Feb 21, 2001 · Closed Nov 22, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
PE00032 · Air Bag Clockspring
Opened Aug 8, 2000 · Closed Feb 21, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags
There is no summary currently available
RQ00008 · Dc Minivan Fuel Injector Rail Leak
Opened Mar 9, 2000 · Closed Mar 18, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
EA99013 · Post Collision Fuel System
Opened Jun 11, 1999 · Closed Aug 10, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
No summary supplied.
PE99010 · POST-COLLISION Fuel System Integrity
Opened Feb 3, 1999 · Closed Jun 11, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
There is no summary currently available
EA97002 · Fuel Tank Leaks
Opened Jan 31, 1997 · Closed Feb 10, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS WAS OPENED ON JANUARY 31, 1997 BASED ON INFORMATION GATHERED DURING PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE), PE96-051. THE PE WAS OPENED ON AUGUST 19, 1996, TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE AREA WHERE THE FUEL PUMP/SENDING UNIT JOINS THE FUEL TANK.FOR BREVIDY, THIS AREA WILL BE REFERRED TO AS THE PUMP/TANK INTERFACE.THESE ALLEGATIONS WERE FIRST RECEIVED BY ODI ON AUGUST 2, 1996 WHILE INVESTIGATING ALLEGATIONS OF CHRYSLER MINIVAN THROTTLE SHAFT HAND-UP, AND UNCONTROLLED ENGINE SPEED, IN PE96-036.WHILE DISCUSSING THAT ISSUE WITH A FLEET, IT WAS ALLEGED THAT AT LEAST 10(OUT OF 40) 1996 EARLY PRODUCTION CHRYSLER MINIVANS LEAKED FUEL FROM THE PUMP/TANK INTERFACE.ANALYSIS OF THE COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA INDICATE FUEL TANK LEAKAGE INCIDENTS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES PREDOMINATLY AFFECTED EARLY PRODUCTION VEHICLES.THE DATA INVOLVING CONFIRMED INCIDENTS OF TANK/PUMP INTERFACE LEAKS SUGGEST THAT THOSE FAILURES HAVE BEEN DECLINING SINCE JULY 1996.ODI HAS RECEIVED NO REPORTS OF THE SUBJECT CONDITION INVOLVING ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PUMPS AND TANKS SINCE SEPTEMBER, 1997.CURRENTLY THIS ISSSUE DOES NOT REQRESENT A CONTINUING FIELD CONCERN.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES FOR FUEL LEAKS OF ANY TYPE.A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURED DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
EA97003 · Integrated Child Seat Belt Lockup
Opened Jan 31, 1997 · Closed Aug 19, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Child Seat
THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT IDENTIFYING A SAFETY DEFECT AND OUTLINING THE PROPOSED REMEDY.RECALL NUMBER 98V-185 HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO THIS SAFETY RECALL.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Child Seat
THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT IDENTIFYING A SAFETY DEFECT AND OUTLINING THE PROPOSED REMEDY.RECALL NUMBER 98V-185 HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO THIS SAFETY RECALL.
Child Seat
THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT IDENTIFYING A SAFETY DEFECT AND OUTLINING THE PROPOSED REMEDY.RECALL NUMBER 98V-185 HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO THIS SAFETY RECALL.
SQ96016 · Integrated Child Seat Belt Lockup
Opened Sep 18, 1996 · Closed Feb 4, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:integrated Child Seat
ODI CONTINUES TO RECEIVE COMPLAINTS ALLEGING LATCHING/RETRACTOR MECHANISM PROBLEMS.CHRYSLER'S ASSESSMENT OF THE PROBLEM INDICATES THAT OWNERS OF THE VEHICLES ARE NOT ADHERING TO THE CLEANING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SEAT.THE SEAT APPEARS TO MALFUNCTION IF CRUMBS OF FOOD OR BEVERAGE RESIDUE ACCUMULATES ON THE LATCHING TONGUE IN THEWELL LOCATED BETWEEN THE CHILD'S LEGS.ODI HAS 19 COMPLAINTS OF RETRACT LOCKUP.SEVEN OF THESE COMPLAINTS REPORT CUTTING THE STRAPS TO REMOVE THE CHILD.TWO OF THE SEVEN CONSUMERS ALLEGE THE CHILD WAS CHOKING.CHRYSLER REPORTS 60 OWNER/FIELD REPORTS WHICH INDICATED 19 HARNESSES WERE CUT TO REMOVE THE CHILDREN.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO FULLY ASSESS THE SAFETY CONSEQUENCE OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT AND TO EVALUATE THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION'S RATIONAL FOR NOT CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN.
PE96051 · Fuel Leaks From The Gas Tank
Opened Aug 19, 1996 · Closed Jan 31, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
ANALYSIS TO DATE INDICATES THAT SOME OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLESCONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE FUEL LEAKS FROM THE FUEL TANK AT THE SENDING UNIT INTERFACE.MOST OFTEN THE LEAK INVOLVES THE O-RING SEAL.
PE96008 · Safety Blt Latch Operation
Opened Jan 25, 1996 · Closed Jun 28, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
There is no summary currently available
PE95053 · Fuel Leakeage From Rollover Valve
Opened Oct 25, 1995 · Closed Dec 22, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control
There is no summary currently available
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