This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
In 1998 a recall was issued for the fuel rail and O-rings which we had replaced after the recall was issued. The same symptoms of fuel smell are again entering the inside of the vehicle at various times which leads me to believe the replaced recall parts is failing again.
Fuel line corroded through near engine. According to dealer this failure is unreasonable on vehicles of this age as the part supposed to be corrosion resistant. Vehicle posed great fire hazard as the leak developed right by the engine. Other fuel line also shows signs of corrosion although it has not leaked. Chance of part failure is impossible to predict and failure occurs at any speed or without the vehicle being used. Fuel lines are expensive parts and replacement is labor intensive. Owner's cost in this case was $614. Manufacturer has been contacted with a copy of the repair invoice from dealer.
Vehicle shuddered & broke down. Towed to dealer. Mechanic noticed fuel rail leaked oil on engine. Manufacturer allowed garage to repair. Had picked vehicle up & was driving & smelled fumes in vehicle. Took it back & mechanic noticed "O" rings seals leaked & replaced them. Took vehicle back & was driving when it broke down again. Towed to dealer & had fuel pump & pressure regulator & other parts replaced. Still experiencing problems with fuel rail.
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- Winston-Salem, NC, USA