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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

566 NHTSA complaints about fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail issues across 36 makes and 149 models.

Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.

NHTSA ODI component intake brief

ODI category FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

566 filings · 149 models · 36 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MODERATE 566 ODI rows
  • MODELS 149 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 36 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 0.5% 3 crash-flagged
  • RANK #198 of 696 categories
  • SEV INJURY 1 deaths · 14 injuries
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ODI filing volume neighbourhood: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL vs nearest complaint-total peers

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#198 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (1 reported fatalities across 149 models). Open Oldsmobile Aurora (category leader) →

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL filing-volume reading

The standout signal for fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail is ODI intake volume: 566 filings (MODERATE band · #198 of 696 standardized categories) across 149 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 0.5%.

Moderate-volume categories still show a fingerprint in the model table below, cross-check each nameplate's recall and investigation history before inferring a defect pattern.

Next step: compare Oldsmobile Aurora against STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE on filing totals before treating fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail volume as a purchase signal.

566
Complaints
149
Models Affected
3
Crashes
90
Fires
1
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Oldsmobile Aurora
101
2 Dodge Intrepid
43
3 Cadillac Deville
34
4 Cadillac Seville
19
5 Dodge Grand Caravan
18
6 Chrysler LHS
15
7 Cadillac Eldorado
15
8 Chrysler NEW Yorker
14
9 Plymouth Grand Voyager
13
10 Chrysler Concorde
12
11 Nissan Maxima
11
12 Dodge Caravan
11
13 Subaru WRX
10
14 Eagle Vision
9
15 Dodge Dynasty
9
16 Chrysler Town AND Country
9
17 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
7
18 Nissan 300zx
6
19 Ford Windstar
6
20 Ford F-150
6
21 Pontiac Grand AM
5
22 Mercury Villager
5
23 Ford Focus
5
24 Chrysler NEW Yorker Salon
5
25 Chevrolet Silverado
5
26 Volvo 960
4
27 Volkswagen Jetta
4
28 Pontiac Grand Prix
4
29 Plymouth Voyager
4
30 Chevrolet Impala
4

Recent Complaints

2017 Chrysler Pacifica

The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, there was an abnormal odor coming from the engine compartment. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was tak

2017 Volkswagen Jetta

The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel leaking from under the hood of the vehicle. The check engine, and electronic power c

2017 Mercedes-Benz E300

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Addit

2014 BMW 750li

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 750LI. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, there was an abnormal gasoline odor of gasoline inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated no warn

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated upon entering the vehicle, there was a strong gasoline odor. Additionally, the vehicle experienced a rough start. The electronic power cont

2018 Volkswagen Jetta

The contact's mother owns a 2018 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that her mother's vehicle had failed to start up with an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection, her mother d

2016 KIA Sedona

Car has a strong gas smell coming from front area through vents, when opened hood strong gas is smelled. Car is now stalling when starting. Afraid that car will burst into flames and explode. I have

2015 Acura TLX

The contact owns a 2015 Acura TLX. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the check engine, ABS, and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was not able to rest

2017 Hyundai Elantra

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light would remain illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk an

2015 KIA Sorento

hello my name is [XXX] owner of 2015 kia Sorrento on Sept 19 2021 my father in law and my wife and kids were pulling up on the drive way when they called me and said they smell gas odor from the car i

2020 Volkswagen Tiguan

One of the fuel injectors cracked along with the fuel rail leading to a very large fuel leak. There was also an oil leak at the same time, but the origin has not been diagnosed. The vehicle was towed

2016 Ford F-350

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FUEL MODE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE BEFORE RES

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STANDSTILL, WHEN HE STARTED TO SMELL FUEL INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT

1998 Cadillac Eldorado

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE PLASTIC FUEL RAIL WAS LEAKING. THE F

2008 Mazda CX-9

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WHEN THE HEAT/COOL SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED

2001 Chevrolet Impala Fire

2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BURST INTO FLAMES. HE HAD SOMEONE LOOK AT IT AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL RAIL HAD RUPTURED AND SPRAYED GASOLINE THROUGH THE HOT ENGIN

2010 Ford F-150

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED SOON AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN OVERPOWERING GASOLINE ODOR FROM THE VEHICLE INTERIOR. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE FUEL RAIL

2010 Toyota Tundra

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING AT 2 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL RAIL SPLIT AND CAUSING GASOLINE FUEL TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HAVING THE VE

2004 Ford F-150

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150 4X4. WHILE DRIVING 57 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE SLOWLY CRUISED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CHECK

2005 Subaru Forester

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A STRONG FUEL SMELL WHEN THE HEAT IS TURNED ON IN HER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY WILL RE

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