Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE
58 NHTSA complaints about fuel system, other:storage issues across 19 makes and 44 models.
The fuel system, other:storage is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 58 filings from 19 manufacturers and 44 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, 2 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD CROWN VICTORIA with 4 filings, followed by CHEVROLET S10 and CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. 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 CROWN VICTORIA | 4 |
| 2 | CHEVROLET S10 | 4 |
| 3 | CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | 3 |
| 4 | CHEVROLET BLAZER | 3 |
| 5 | FORD F150 | 2 |
| 6 | FORD F-150 | 2 |
| 7 | DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | 2 |
| 8 | DODGE CARAVAN | 2 |
| 9 | VOLVO 960 | 1 |
| 10 | TOYOTA TUNDRA | 1 |
| 11 | TOYOTA PRIUS | 1 |
| 12 | TOYOTA COROLLA | 1 |
| 13 | SUBARU OUTBACK | 1 |
| 14 | SUBARU LEGACY | 1 |
| 15 | SATURN VUE | 1 |
| 16 | PONTIAC GRAND AM | 1 |
| 17 | PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER | 1 |
| 18 | OLDSMOBILE 88 | 1 |
| 19 | NISSAN MURANO | 1 |
| 20 | NISSAN ALTIMA | 1 |
| 21 | MERCURY MONTEGO | 1 |
| 22 | MAZDA NAVAJO | 1 |
| 23 | MAZDA MPV | 1 |
| 24 | LINCOLN CONTINENTAL | 1 |
| 25 | LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I | 1 |
| 26 | JEEP WRANGLER | 1 |
| 27 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 1 |
| 28 | INFINITI QX50 | 1 |
| 29 | FREIGHTLINER MT | 1 |
| 30 | FORD TAURUS | 1 |
Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI QX50. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM INFINITI OF ORLAND PARK (8751 W 159TH ST, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462), BUT WAS INFORMED THAT SHE COULD NOT TAKE OWNERSHIP B
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA PRIUS. THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD HOLD 11.9 GALLONS OF FUEL, BUT IT ONLY HOLDS 6.4 GALLONS. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE
2000 BLAZER TRANSMISSION FAILED, COST $3000 TO REPAIR. LEFT BALL JOINT FAILED AND REPLACED ALL $500, PITMAN ARM, IDLER ARM, TIE RODS RIGHT AND LEFT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING HUB
WHEN STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND SITTING STILL FOR A FEW SECONDS, THERE IS A LOUD THUMPING SOUND (OCCURRING THREE OR FOUR TIMES) FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE (SOUNDS SIMILAR TO A LOOSE FUEL TANK BAFFLE).
THE CAR WAS FILLED WITH CHEVRON SUPREME GASOLINE ON THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2005 ON MY WAY TO PICK UP MY WIFE AT THE PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. WHEN I COMPLETED THE TASK AND STARTED THE AUTOMOBILE THE
ABS BRAKE FAILURE, GAS CAP WARNING COMING ON AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE ALL UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS THE CAR IS 7 WEEKS OLD
BRACKET SUSPENSION FAILURE ALLOWS REAR END TO SHIFT OVER 6 - 8 INCHES PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK AND RENDERING THE VEHICLE MOTIONLESS.
IN FEBRUARY 2005 THE ALTERNATOR FAILED TO CHARGE THE BATTERY AND THE CAR SLOWED TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THE BATTERY DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION. I HAD TO TOW THE CAR TO THE NEAREST DEALE
RECALL #04V203000
A MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY CAUSES A PORTION OF THE UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO BE RETURNED TO THE SECOND TANK. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE CAPACITY OF THE SECOND TANK CAN BE
VEHICLE STARTED BY ITSELF. THERE WERE NO KEYS IN IT. DEALER SERVICED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND NO DEFECTS. WHILE OUT OF TOWN THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN RUNNING ON ITS OWN BECAUSE CONSUMER LEFT THE VEHICLE F
1. NORMAL DRIVING AND USE OF CAR, REGULARLY MAINTAINED, STILL UNDER CERTIFIED PREOWNED WARRANTY (DOESN'T SEEM TO COVER WHAT SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW?). 2. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CODE SCAN PR
I HAVE UNDETERMINED FUEL ODORS/LEAKS AT THE REAR OF MY 2000 FORD FOCUS ZX3.*AK
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS GIVING INADEQUATE FUEL CONSUMPTION READINGS. AS A RESULT THE DRIVER RAN OUT OF GAS ON A COUPLE OF OCCASIONS. RECALL 97 V 194 000 WAS ISSUED; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INC
THERE ARE SEVERAL ISSUES GOING ON WITH MY 1999 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK VEHICLE: 1) THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON WHEN THE FUEL GAUGE DROPS DOWN TO EMPTY ALTHOUGH THE GAS TANK WAS JUST FILLED WITH GA
1999 DODGE CARAVAN: STRONG FUEL ODERS ENTER CARGO/PASSENGER AREA OF VEHICLE - ODERS ALSO NOTICIBLE OUTSIDE OF VAN. FUMES ARE POTENTIAL FOR SPONTANIOUS COMBUSTION. ALSO, EXPOSURE TO GAS FUMES (DURIN
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL ASSEMBLY MAKE A RATTLING NOISE THE NOISE START AT A LOWER SOUND THEN GRADUALLY GETS LOUDER, AND NOTICE WHEN OPENING THE GAS CAP A LOT PRESSURE IS BEHIND IT. TS
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH FUEL TANKS LEAKEAGE. ALSO STATED THAT THEY HAVE FOUND OUT THAT BOTH DEISEL FUEL TANKS LEAKING AND ALMOST CAUSE A FIRE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND S
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVIING PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS TANK. ALSO STATED THAT HE KNOWS THAT THERE IS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THE TIME THIS PHONE CALL WAS DO
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS FUEL TANK. ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE A FIRE TRUCK MADE HIM STOP AND TOLD HIM HE WAS SPILLING GAS OVER THE STREET. DEALER
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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.