1998 Dodge Caravan Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 7%of 629 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,423miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Dodge Caravan, 7% of the 629 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,423 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Gas leak at the top, before the overflow when filling. Have a shop checked, thinking there was a leak in the gas tank. The shop found no leak. Brought to local dealer to find if there is or was any recall that I missed. Dealer said that thre is none and if I want it fix I have to pay for it. I strongly recommend a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10114253, filed 2005-03, 44,000 miles“A mechanic informed the consumer that they should not put a full tank of gas in the car and should only fill half a tank. When the tank was full this would cause a leak/rust. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #10108632, filed 2005-01, 56,000 miles“The consumer smelled a strong odor of gasoline while standing near the vehicle. Upon arriving to work the odor became stronger. The consumer looked under the vehicle and found that the gasoline was leaking from the fuel tank. There was a recall for an earlier model of this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10083500, filed 2004-09, 61,773 miles“Vehicle was leaking fuel. It was discovered when the consumer smelled gas. Consumer made contact with the manufacturer, and h was told that vehicle was not included in 03e450000, 03e530000, and 00v268000.”
NHTSA complaint #10099899, filed 2004-11, 148,500 miles“Consumer stated while driving he loss a 1/2 of tank of gas within 40 miles. Gas had leaked out. Gas tank needed to be replaced. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #10032517, filed 2003-08, 19,324 milesRelated recalls
- 00V268000Sep 13, 2000Vehicle 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…Covers: Dodge Caravan 1996–2000, Chrysler Town And Country 1996–2000, Plymouth Voyager 1996–2000 +2 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 7% |
| 2011 | 14 | 18% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 16 | 20% |
| 2006 | 15 | 9% |
| 2005 | 37 | 7% |
| 2004 | 18 | 28% |
| 2003 | 13 | 7% |
| 2002 | 9 | 4% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 3% |
| 1999 | 20 | 4% |
| 1998 | 41 | 7% |
| 1997 | 60 | 8% |
| 1996 | 222 | 16% |
| 1995 | 24 | 5% |
| 1994 | 22 | 3% |
| 1993 | 15 | 2% |
| 1992 | 19 | 2% |
| 1991 | 25 | 4% |
| 1990 | 11 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 6 | 6% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 2 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge Caravan
135 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
103 complaintsAir bags
99 complaintsElectrical system
68 complaintsBrakes
48 complaintsSteering
42 complaintsSuspension
37 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsExterior lighting
31 complaintsEquipment
28 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsSeat belts
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology