1998 Dodge Caravan fuel system, gasoline problems
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1998 Dodge Caravan — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge caravan. The contact stated that a fire began on top of the fuel tank after refueling and the vehicle exploded. The contact was able to exit the vehicle prior to the explosion and stated that there were no fuel system failures prior to the explosion. The…”
filed Jul 26, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge grand caravan. While the vehicle was parked, it suddenly caught fire. The fire began under the hood. A fire report was filed. Only the engine was destroyed but the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact was informed by the dealer…”
filed Jun 2, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT WITH 3.3L AND 3.8L ENGINES HAVE FUEL RAILS WITH…Campaign 00V268000 · Sep 13, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Caravan | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Caravan | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Caravan | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 Caravan | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 Caravan | 14 | 3% |
| 2004 Caravan | 7 | 11% |
| 2003 Caravan | 11 | 6% |
| 2002 Caravan | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 Caravan | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 Caravan | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 Caravan | 16 | 3% |
| 1997 Caravan | 57 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Dodge Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.