1994 Chrysler LHS: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Fuel system · 164,000 miles · IA

While on vacation in florida we noticed a strong smell of gas inside the car while driving. After looking the engine over we noticed that the fuel injector rail in the front of the engine was squirting gas out on both sides. Had this happened while we were coming to florida on the long drive the car would have caught fire! This could have caused serious injury to my family and myself. I would like to know if my car was ever recalled to fix this problem? This has ruined our trip to orlando as we missed our reservation time do to this problem. We have no way home now.

Filed Nov 22, 2003 · Fuel system · WI

Around 9/15/03 - my 1994 lhs started to vibrate while idling. The problem got worse and one day I noticed the smell of gas. I took it to my repair shop for repair. He had the car from 10/7 to 10/11 trying to determine the problem and finally repaired it. After paying $433.89 for the repair, I looked at the repair history (the car belonged to my husband) and found out that the car had a o-ring recall in 1999. That was supposed to have fixed the problem. I contacted russ darrow, authorized chrysler dealer, about the recall work and they said the repair should have lasted longer than 4 years. They weren't willing to do anything since I had work done by archer auto. I have the receipts for all repair work. I would like to get a refund of the money I paid but more importantly I would like someone to verify that the work done was correct and that I am not going to have a problem with a fire from gas leaking from the o-ring.

Filed Sep 25, 2002 · Fuel system · TX

Consumer state while traveling notice engine running rough and fuel smell around the engine vehicle was service by dealer. Technician notice that the o rings had harding around the injectors and that was causing the fuel leak. Please provide further information.

Filed Apr 23, 2001 · Fuel system · OH

Consumer had recall 99v215000 repaired for a leaking fuel rail repaired previously. However, there was a fuel smell present in passenger's compartment. Upon examination it was found that fuel rail was leaking fuel on top of the engine and pooling there. A private mechanic was currently fixing this problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Oct 5, 2000 · Engine · GA

Consumer smelled gasoline fumes coming from vent area. Dealership was aware of problem.

Filed May 23, 1999 · Fuel system · TX

As we were driving at about 30 MPH, the interior of the car became filled with gasoline fumes. We got to a parking lot and gasoline was flowing from under the hood. It was in puddles on the ground and on horizontal surfaces of the engine. In january 1999 we took the car to bert ogden and had a o-ring replaced due to a recall. The parking lot was by sears and the mechanics there said it appeared that some type of o-ring on the fueld injection system had failed.

Filed Apr 28, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · IL

We are not satisfied with the reliability and performance of the original and replacement parts on a chrysler lhs we purchased new in 19994. The following are the high failure parts and systems on the car: 1. Water pump and associated parts (2 times) . It has failed twice, the first time was at 59,559 miles when it froze up and took the timing belt with it. The second time the pump developed a leak at 102,275 miles, which was 42,716 miles on the replacement pump. 2. Disc brakes and associated parts (2 times and need to be turned again). The rotors warp due to overheat from the brake pads. The first time the rotors were turned at 56,441 miles and then again at 84,347 miles. Right now the car has 102,750 miles and the rotors need to be turned again. 3. Airconditioning system and associated parts (2 times). The airconditioning system evaporator coil leaked at 62,299 miles, but was covered by an extended warranty. The evaporator coil is leaking again at 102,750 miles and is not covered by warranty. This is a very expensive procedure in that the dashboard has to be removed. 4. Fuel rail and associated parts (1 time). Due to a strong gas smell the fuel rail was replaced. When the dealer insisted that the problem wasn't covered by warranty, we paid to have the problem fixed. We were later reimbursed by chrysler when we called their customer service.

Filed Dec 11, 1998 · Fuel system · OH

The consumer has been experiencing problems with fuel system. Fuel tank leaks as well as giving off strong gas fumes. The defects described are associated with investigation numbers pe95033, and ea 95028, along with recall number 98v184000. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.

Filed Dec 2, 1998 · Brakes, Fuel system · CA

1. Headlight focus and illumination has been very poor, no solution seems to be available. 2. Front disk brake rotors warped at the first hard application of the brakes. Dealer attempted repair four or five times and when they would no longer honor the warranty took the vehicle to an independant shop and they finally fixed the problem. 3. Twice the right driver's seat back hinge has failed when the driver sat back. Repair accomplished by independent shop. 4. After noticing a strong smell of gasoline, discovered fuel leaking from the front of both left and right fuel injection rails. Vehicle has been taken to the dealer for repair but seems that there is a long waiting list for the repair parts which are back ordered.

Filed Nov 13, 1997 · Fuel system · TX

The fuel rails injector ring cracked and the fuel fumes get inside the vehicle.

Filed Jul 25, 1997 · Fuel system · OR

Strong smell of gas coming into vehicle because raw gas leaked from the fuel injection system onto the engine. Fuel injector rail and related parts and gaskets were replaced because of leakage.