Component

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

294 NHTSA complaints about fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings issues across 35 makes and 142 models.

The fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 294 filings from 35 manufacturers and 142 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, 23 fires, 5 injuries, and 2 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the DODGE INTREPID with 20 filings, followed by SUBARU WRX and OLDSMOBILE AURORA. 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.

294
Complaints
142
Models Affected
7
Crashes
23
Fires
2
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 DODGE INTREPID 20
2 SUBARU WRX 18
3 OLDSMOBILE AURORA 10
4 CHRYSLER CONCORDE 10
5 KIA SPORTAGE 6
6 FORD THUNDERBIRD 5
7 CHRYSLER LHS 5
8 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 4
9 MERCURY SABLE 4
10 MERCURY COUGAR 4
11 FORD TAURUS 4
12 FORD RANGER 4
13 FORD FOCUS 4
14 FORD F-150 4
15 FORD EXPLORER 4
16 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 4
17 EAGLE VISION 4
18 DODGE RAM 2500 4
19 DODGE RAM 4
20 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 4
21 DODGE DAKOTA 4
22 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 4
23 BUICK LESABRE 4
24 JEEP LIBERTY 3
25 GMC YUKON 3
26 FORD ESCORT 3
27 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER 3
28 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2
29 TOYOTA SIENNA 2
30 SUBARU LEGACY 2

Recent Complaints

2001 ISUZU TROOPER

The contact owns a 2001 Isuzu Trooper. The contact stated while entering and starting the vehicle, he noticed an extreme heat in the interior of the vehicle coming from the engine. The contact proceed

2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR WHEN IT WAS STARTED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS

2001 FORD E-350

2001 FORD E-250. CONSUMER STATES LEAK IN FILL HOSE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE FILL HOSE HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE, BECAUSE IT LEAKED WHEN RE-FUELING. *JB

2002 SUBARU IMPREZA

RECALL NOTICE 09V468000 FOR 2002 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HIS VEHICLE AS STATED IN THE RECALL HE RECEIVED. AS A RESULT, HE PAID FOR THE REPLAC

2002 SUBARU WRX

I HAVE THE FUEL LEAK PROBLEM COVERED IN RECALL NUMBER 09V468000 IN MY 2002 SUBARU IMPREZZA WRX BUT MY CAR IS REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA AND APPEARS NOT TO BE COVERED. I CAN SMELL GAS AND SEE IT POOL ON

2002 SUBARU IMPREZA

I HAVE A 2002 SUBARU IMPREZA WAGON, ALSO KNOWN AS THE "OUTBACK SPORT". THE CAR REEKS OF GASOLINE RECENTLY. SUBARU RECENTLY RECALLED SOME 2002 IMPREZAS BECAUSE THE FUEL LINE LEAKED FUEL IN COLD WEATH

2002 SUBARU WRX

I HAVE THE FUEL LEAK/ SMELL ISSUE COVERED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V468000, NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA09011. I HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM FOR SEVERAL YEARS BUT IT APPEARS TO BE WORSE THIS WINTER IN THAT

2002 SUBARU WRX

I HAVE THE FUEL LEAK PROBLEM COVERED IN RECALL NUMBER 09V468000 IN MY 2002 SUBARU IMPREZZA WRX BUT MY CAR IS REGISTERED IN PENNSYLVANIA AND APPEARS NOT TO BE COVERED. I CAN SMELL GAS AND SEE IT POOL

1998 FERRARI F355

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FERRARI F355 GTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION LETTER UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V447000, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER DELIVERY HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.

2010 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD BEGINS TO ICE UP WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH IN 20 DEGREE WEATHER AND SNOW. THE MANUFACTURER WANTED TO SEND H

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

FUEL LINE FAILURE,FUEL LEAKING,FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN HOSE RUBBED TROUGH ON BODY (BED) REPLACED PART #15044352 HOSE3.163 C $ 334.10 REPLACED PART #15044356 HOSE 3.163 $257.96. THE PARTS WERE NOT RET

2001 DODGE CARAVAN

HAD HAVE GAS TUBE REPLACED BECAUSE OF CORROSION. *TR

2005 JEEP LIBERTY

05 JEEP LIBERTY HAS HAD A CODE OF P0456 SMALL LEAK IN THE EVAP SYSTEM. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THEY COULDN'T FIND A PROBLEM AND IF THE CODE CAME BACK IT WOULD MOST LIKELY BE TH

2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

GASOLINE LINES WERE RESIGNED IN LATE 03 INTO EARLY 04 CHEVY CORVETTES. THE RESULT WAS LEAKING GAS WHICH IS BOTH A SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD. GM DEALER REFUSED TO COVER BECAUSE DOM WAS 01/04 AND

2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. WHILE WARMING UP THE VEHICLE, GASOLINE BEGAN SPRAYING FROM THE FUEL LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS

2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER

STRONG GAS SMELL, WITHIN A FEW DAYS COULD SMELL ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO GAS VISABLE AT ANY TIME.FOUND OUT THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY HAD RUSTED OUT. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY FIVE YEARS

2001 SUBARU LEGACY

I HAVE A SUBARU LEGACY GT. EVERY TIME THE TEMPERATE GETS TO ABOUT 20 DEGREES OR COLDER, THE ENGINE EMITS A STRONG RAW FUEL SMELL INTO THE CABIN. THE CAR HAS DONE SO ALMOST CONSTANTLY SINCE PURCHASE

2002 SAAB 9-5 Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SAAB 9-5 ARC. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE ENGINE MISFIRED AND THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES AFTER SHE PARKED THE VEHICLE, THERE WERE FLAMES

2000 DODGE STRATUS

GAS FILLER PIPE IS CRACKED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. HAS BEEN ON ORDER FOR ALMOST 3 MONTHS DUE TO THE TREMENDOUS AMOUNT THAT ARE ON BACKORDER. *TR

1993 DODGE SHADOW

HI WHAT I HAVE IS A QUESTION REGARDING A LOOSE VACUUM HOSE ON A 1993 DODGE SHADOW. I WAS WONDERING IF I COULD HAVE SUFFERED CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING FROM IT HAVING BEEN DISCONNECTED (INTENTIONALLY)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings issues?
The NHTSA has received 294 complaints about fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problems across 142 vehicle models from 35 manufacturers.
How dangerous are fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings defects?
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS issues have been linked to 7 crashes, 23 fires, 5 injuries, and 2 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings issues is the DODGE INTREPID with 20 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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