Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

299 NHTSA complaints about fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting issues across 31 makes and 108 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:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

299 filings · 108 models · 31 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 299 ODI rows
  • MODELS 108 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 31 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 0.3% 1 crash-flagged
  • RANK #240 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 0 injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING (this)FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAG…299FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:…294AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE…307EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTSEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLA…311
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING vs nearest complaint-total peers

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#240 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 108 models). Open Ford F-150 (category leader) →

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING severity reading

The standout signal for fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 0 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 299 filings (SPARSE volume).

Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.

Next step: compare Ford F-150 against FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS on filing totals before treating fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting volume as a purchase signal.

299
Complaints
108
Models Affected
1
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Ford F-150
117
2 Ford F-250
9
3 Ford Ranger
8
4 Dodge RAM 1500
7
5 Dodge Durango
7
6 KIA Sportage
5
7 Ford Windstar
5
8 Dodge RAM
4
9 Jeep Wrangler
3
10 Jeep Grand Cherokee
3
11 GMC Sierra
3
12 Ford Explorer
3
13 Ford Expedition
3
14 Dodge RAM 2500
3
15 Dodge Caravan
3
16 Chrysler Town AND Country
3
17 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
3
18 Chevrolet Silverado
3
19 Audi A6
3
20 Plymouth Voyager
2
21 Nissan Quest
2
22 Mercury Mystique
2
23 Jeep Liberty
2
24 Jeep Cherokee
2
25 Honda Odyssey
2
26 Ford F-250 SD
2
27 Ford Crown Victoria
2
28 Ford Contour
2
29 Dodge Intrepid
2

Recent Complaints

2013 RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the fuel appeared to be emptying quickly. The contact stated that while walking to the vehicle, the con

2018 Toyota Tacoma

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made a rattling sound. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the fuel tank cover h

2012 Dodge RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2012 RAM 1500. The contact stated after refueling and driving back to the residence, he heard an abnormally loud grinding sound coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled over to t

2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR TIRE REPAIRS AND THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE SEVERELY

2008 Mercury Grand Marquis

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE, HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE TO

2007 KIA Spectra5

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPECTRA5. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS LOOKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED A RUSTED METAL PIECE DRAGGING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL LEAK UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE FUEL TANK AND INSTALLED A FUEL MODULE

2011 Dodge RAM 1500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 18V160000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS W

2011 Dodge RAM 1500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 18V160000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPA

2007 Dodge Sprinter

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE SPRINTER CARGO VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK FASTENING STRAPS BECAME LOOSE, WHICH CAUSED THE PLASTIC VALVE IN THE FUEL TANK TO DETACH. AS A RESULT, THERE

2011 Dodge RAM 1500

WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE FROM JUST MAKING A TURN AND ACCELERATING TO THE ROAD WAY SPEED OF 30 MPH, THE STAINLESS STEEL STRAP THAT SECURES THE FUEL TANK TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE SUFFERED A FAILU

2003 Ford F-250

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-250. WHILE CLEANING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WAS FRACTURED AND THE OTHER ONE WAS ABOUT TO FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKE

2001 Ford F-150

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE FUEL TANK BECAME DETACHED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHAN

2002 Ford Ranger

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS CORRODED AND CAUSED THE FUEL TANK STRAP TO FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF TH

2001 Ford Expedition

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, THE REAR FAME AND THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE FOUND TO BE CORRODED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE LINES

1994 Ford F-150

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED HIS VEHICLE HAD DUEL FUEL TANKS AND WHILE IT WAS PARKED HE NOTICED FUEL LEAKING. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE BOTH FUEL TANKS WERE FULL THE FR

1995 Ford Ranger

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONE OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE CORRODED AND THE OTHER ONE WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN

2007 Toyota Tundra

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BOLT FOR THE FUEL TANK FRACTURED AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS

1999 GMC Sierra 1500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE IN THE DRIVE SHAFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSI

2001 Ford F-150

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD RUSTED AND STARTED TO LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V385000

Verify with NHTSA · consumer-reported counts are not verified defect findings.