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.
The fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 299 filings from 31 manufacturers and 108 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 1 crash, 5 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD F-150 with 117 filings, followed by FORD F-250 and FORD RANGER. 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.
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 F150 | 2 |
| 27 | FORD F-250 SD | 2 |
| 28 | FORD CROWN VICTORIA | 2 |
| 29 | FORD CONTOUR | 2 |
| 30 | DODGE INTREPID | 2 |
Recent Complaints
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.