Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
110 NHTSA complaints about fuel system, other:delivery issues across 28 makes and 73 models.
The fuel system, other:delivery is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 110 filings from 28 manufacturers and 73 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 7 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD FOCUS with 7 filings, followed by FORD CONTOUR and JEEP LIBERTY. 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 FOCUS | 7 |
| 2 | FORD CONTOUR | 5 |
| 3 | JEEP LIBERTY | 4 |
| 4 | NISSAN XTERRA | 3 |
| 5 | CADILLAC DEVILLE | 3 |
| 6 | TOYOTA RAV4 | 2 |
| 7 | TOYOTA PRIUS | 2 |
| 8 | SUZUKI GSX-R600 | 2 |
| 9 | SUBARU WRX | 2 |
| 10 | PONTIAC GRAND AM | 2 |
| 11 | OLDSMOBILE AURORA | 2 |
| 12 | NISSAN MAXIMA | 2 |
| 13 | HYUNDAI ACCENT | 2 |
| 14 | HONDA ODYSSEY | 2 |
| 15 | HONDA ACCORD | 2 |
| 16 | FORD TAURUS | 2 |
| 17 | FORD F-150 | 2 |
| 18 | FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC | 2 |
| 19 | DODGE DAKOTA | 2 |
| 20 | CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER | 2 |
| 21 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO | 2 |
| 22 | CHEVROLET S SERIES | 2 |
| 23 | CHEVROLET COLORADO | 2 |
| 24 | BUICK LESABRE | 2 |
| 25 | AUDI A6 | 2 |
| 26 | VOLVO V70XC | 1 |
| 27 | VOLVO V70 | 1 |
| 28 | VOLVO S60 | 1 |
| 29 | VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 1 |
| 30 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 1 |
Recent Complaints
I NOTICED THE SMELL OF GAS IN THE GARAGE WHENEVER THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE MERCEDES DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE RIGHT SIDE FUEL SENDING UNIT WAS LEAKING GAS. THE VEHICLE HAS A METAL GAS
ABRUPT ON/OFF THROTTLE CAN CAUSE SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED RAPID DECELERATION AND ACCELERATION, DESTABILIZE THE VEHICLE POTENTIALLY LEADING TO LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO OCCUR AT LO
UNCONTROLLABLE ABRUPT ON/OFF THROTTLE RESPONSE: MAY CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL WHEN CORNERING RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA PRIUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SMELLED GAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING IT FOR A FEW WEEKS. THE AROMA INTENSIFIED AND HE DISCOVERED A STREAM OF FUEL LEAKING
HESITATION WHEN TRYING TO PRESS GAS PEDAL USUALLY FROM A STOP. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHEN I BELIEVE I HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO GET OUT ON MAIN HIGHWAY FROM SIDE STREET AND THE SUV WON'T GO. TOOK TO
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON AN 18 MILE TRIP, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE CONSUMED ONE GALLON OF FUEL PER 14 MILES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND AN
VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SHOP / NO START FUEL PUMP INOPERATIVE, RUST FOUND IN FUEL FILTER, FUEL TANK LEAKING EXTERNALLY ( RUSTED THROUGH ). *TR
THE FUEL FILTER HEAD IS LEAKING DIESEL THROUGH THE HEATER PLUG. FOR MORE INFORMATION GOTO: HTTP://WWW.LOSTKJS.COM/FORUM/PHPBB2/VIEWTOPIC.PHP?T=21971
THE REASON I'M WRITING IS BECAUSE I READ IN A JEEP LIBERTY DIESEL 2005/2006 FORUM THAT FUEL LEAKS HAVE BEEN COMMON. ON JULY 07, 07, I PARKED THE JEEP, SHUT OFF ENGINE, AND WALKED INSIDE MY HOUSE. AFT
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRACKETS (CLOVIS PINS) SWING OUT FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE CLOVIS PINS ARE ABRADING THE CYLINDER AND CAUSING A FUEL LE
NOTICED SMELL OF GASOLINE. TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. SAID LEAKING FUEL LINES TO DUE UNUSUAL CORROSION. FUEL SENDING UNIT REPLACED. EXTENDED WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER REPAIR DUE TO CORROSION. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL FAILURES SINCE THE TIME OF PURCHASE. FUEL IS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND THE TIRE RODS AND WHEEL
(1) HESITATION, LACK OF POWER, AND FINALLY UNABLE TO OBTAIN DRIVING SPEEDS. (2) FAILURE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN DRIVING SPEEDS. (3) CALLED FORD AND ASKED ABOUT REPLACEMENT OF FUEL DELIVERY MODULE PUR
I WAS DRIVING A CAR AND IT JUST LOST ALL POWER AND TOLD ME THAT THE ENGINE IS UNDERPERFORMING. THE THROTTLE JUST DROPPED AND EVEN THOUGH THE CAR WAS RUNNING , IT WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. I THANK GOD
ODI 10150645, ODI 10150645: 3RD RECURRING PROBLEM. CUSTOMER INVOICE: DRIVERS WINDOW INOPERATIVE, SCREWS BACKED OUT OF WINDOW MOTOR CAUSING IT TO BIND R & R WINDOW MOTOR AND REINSTALLED BOLTS. NOISE G
I OWN A 1994 CHEVROLET S-10 WITH A 4.3L V-6 ENGINE WHICH I PURCHASED NEW.. IT CURRENTLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 88,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW THIS TRUCK HAD AN IDLE LOPE AND MISS WHI
MY TRUCK FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW HAS HAD AN IDLE LOPE AND MISS WHICH I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO CORRECT. I HAVE CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS AND SPARK PLUG WIRES SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE REPLACED THE THROTTLE POSITI
TOTAL ENGINE SHUT DOWN AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 50 MILES PER HOUR RESULTING IN NEAR LOSS OF CONTROL. DUE TO FAILURE OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER AT 60,000 MILES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS A 21 DAY BACK ORDER ON THE
I HAVE A 2003 FORD RANGER REGULAR CAB 2 WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK. ON 5 OCCASIONS THE EMERGENCY FUEL SHUTOFF SWITCH LOCATED INSIDE THE CAB ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FIRE WALL HAS BEEN DISLODGE BY THE PASSENGER GE
CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN TO WORK WHEN ENGINE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND EVENTUALLY STALLED. DUE TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING, DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND COLLIDED WITH CONCRETE MEDIAN BARRIER. ACCIDENT CAU
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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.