Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
13 NHTSA complaints about fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting issues across 10 makes and 13 models.
The fuel system, other: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 13 filings from 10 manufacturers and 13 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 0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the TOYOTA SIENNA with 1 filings, followed by MERCURY COUGAR and KIA SPECTRA. 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 | TOYOTA SIENNA | 1 |
| 2 | MERCURY COUGAR | 1 |
| 3 | KIA SPECTRA | 1 |
| 4 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 1 |
| 5 | HYUNDAI SANTA FE | 1 |
| 6 | HONDA HONDA MOTORCYCLE | 1 |
| 7 | FORD FUSION | 1 |
| 8 | FORD F-150 | 1 |
| 9 | FORD ESCORT | 1 |
| 10 | DODGE RAM | 1 |
| 11 | DODGE DURANGO | 1 |
| 12 | CHEVROLET CAVALIER | 1 |
| 13 | CADILLAC ESCALADE | 1 |
Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V227000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT KIRK AUTO COMPANY (235 STATE HWY 7 FRONTAG
2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO GAS TANK FELL OFF VEHICLE. *LD UPDATED 09/18/2017*JS
I WAS PUMPING GAS INTO MY 2006 KIA SPECTRA AND HEARD A METAL POP AND THOUGHT SOMEONE RAN OVER SOMETHING. AS I WAS DRIVING I WAS HEARING SOMETHING DRAG UNDER MY CAR. WHEN I PULLED OVER IT TURNED OUT TO
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-150. DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE STRAPS THAT HELD THE FUEL TANK DISINTEGRATED. THE MECHANIC FELT THAT THE STRAPS WERE NOT ADEQ
FUEL STARTED LEAKING. CAR TAKEN TO GARAGE. GARAGE DETERIMINED THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK CRACKED NEAR A RETAINER FITTING AT THE FRONT OF THE TANK DIRECTLY UNDER THE CENTER OF THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT. C
I HAVE A 2002 HONDA SHADOW VLX MOTORCYCLE. I STARTED IT, WAS SITTING ON IT, IT HAD BEEN RUNNING FOR QUITE SOME TIME AND MOTOR WAS HOT AND PIPES WERE HOT -- GASOLINE STARTING GUSHING DOWN INTO THE V-E
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL LETTER 03V291000 ON AUGUST 2003. CALLED EVERY MONTH TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE SHE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, AND STILL THEY DID HAVE THE PART TO REPAIR GAS TANK. *AK
TAKE A LOOK AT WHERE THE OIL FILTER IS AT ON THE 2001 HYUNDAI SANTE FE'S. THE OIL FILTERS ARE VERY WEAK AND CAN BUST EASILY. ALL IT TAKES IS A BIG ROCK OR ANY FOREIGN OBJECT TO HIT IT ON THE ROAD AN
THERE IS A RECALL ON THE GAS TANK AS BEING LOOSE. THIS IS CAUSING THE NOZZLE NOT TO GO IN SMOOTHLY, AND THE PUMP KEEPS SHUTTING OFF. *AK
FUEL TANK LEAKS, HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, I STARTED COMPLAINING AFTER THE FIRST MONTH AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE. IT WOULD LEAK OVER 1/2 GALLON OF FUEL. GM AND DEALERSHIP KEEP MAKING EXCUSES
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE MOTOR MOUNTING FELT OUT WICH CAUSED THE BRACKET TO SHIFT AND CAUSE A WHOLE ON THE OIL PAN WICH CAUSE THE OIL TO COME OUT
THE FUEL TANK ON THE VEHICLE FELL OFF WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 50 MPH. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR ABOUT TWO WEEKS AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. *MR P
RECALL NO. 99V342000 MFR NO. 842 SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT DEALER WAS RUDE TO CONSUMER; PART WASN'T GIVEN APPROX. SATISFACTORY ASSISTANT.
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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.