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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.

The fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 566 filings from 36 manufacturers and 149 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.

Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 3 crashes, 90 fires, 14 injuries, and 1 fatality. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the OLDSMOBILE AURORA with 101 filings, followed by DODGE INTREPID and CADILLAC DEVILLE. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.

Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail issues?
The NHTSA has received 566 complaints about fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail problems across 149 vehicle models from 36 manufacturers.
How dangerous are fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail defects?
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL issues have been linked to 3 crashes, 90 fires, 14 injuries, and 1 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail issues is the OLDSMOBILE AURORA with 101 complaints.
Where does PlainCars get its safety data?
All vehicle safety data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database, which collects reports from vehicle owners about safety-related defects.

Data Sources

Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.

Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.

Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.

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