Tata Harrier Fuel Injection Pump Failure: Service Center Charges Rs. 1.5 Lakh To Fix
Tata Motors, as a car manufacturer, is known for its build quality. However, their cars are not generally regarded as reliable. There have been several videos and instances in the past where Tata car owners have faced issues with their vehicles. We have seen brand-new Tata SUVs break down in the middle of the road due to technical and mechanical problems. Here, we have a Tata Harrier owner sharing his experience after the fuel pump in his SUV failed, which required him to spend Rs 1.5 lakh on repairs.
The owner shared this incident on Team-BHP. He mentions that he had recently returned from a long road trip, and halfway through, he started noticing a diesel smell inside the cabin. Since it was raining, he couldn’t get out to trace the source of the smell.
After returning from the trip, he opened the bonnet to check but unfortunately couldn’t find anything. Removing the engine cover on the Tata Harrier wasn’t easy, so he decided to book an appointment at Tata’s authorized service center. He scheduled the appointment for September 7th, but by the 5th, he noticed diesel drops on the floor and heard a ticking noise while accelerating.
He then contacted the service center to move his appointment up by a day. While driving to the service center, the car started losing power, and he noticed it was leaking diesel like water. He stopped the car, called the service center for assistance, and had the car taken to the center on a flatbed truck.
The staff inspected the car and found that the fuel injector pump had failed. It was damaged beyond repair, according to the service center staff. They informed him that a new pump would cost around Rs 70,000. Additionally, the technician would need to clean the fuel lines, injectors, and tank, which would add another Rs 40,000 to the bill. Including the regular service of the Harrier, the total cost came to Rs 1.5 lakh.
The owner mentions that he bought a used Tata Harrier and that the previous owner had not opted for an extended warranty, which meant he had to cover the cost himself. The car had only done 75,000 km. It remained at the service center for almost 10 days, during which time the staff replaced the fuel pump and other components as necessary.
They found debris inside the fuel tank, which they also cleaned. However, after installing the pump, the technician discovered another issue: the pump was generating more pressure than required, causing the check engine light to come on. Despite their efforts, the mechanics and technicians at the service center were unable to fix it initially.
They then contacted Tata’s technical team, who identified an issue with a relay that was causing the pump to generate excess pressure. The car is now back from the dealership, and the owner mentions that the car’s MID is displaying better fuel economy than before.
The SUV feels more responsive than it did earlier, although the owner notes that the ticking noise during acceleration remains and plans to return to the service center to resolve the issue fully.
Get that extended warranty
Modern cars, especially ones powered by diesel and running complex emission control systems, can cost a bomb to fix when components fail. This is where extended warranties enter the scene, and make the whole repair process easy on the pocket. So, it’s always advisable to opt for extended warranties while buying cars.
Although most extended warranties can be purchased anytime within the period of the original factory warranty, it’s advisable to opt for it during the time of purchase. We say this because extended warranties can be baked into the overall price of the car during purchase, and if one were to opt for a loan, the increase in EMI would be marginal.