Tl* the contact owns a 1993 dodge intrepid. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact noticed a strong gasoline fuel smell in the vehicle. After stopping, the contact opened the hood and noticed fuel leaking from the the o-rings on the driver side. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 98v184000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system) but only the passenger side o-rings were covered by the recall, not the driver side o-rings. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
1993 Dodge Intrepid: fuel leak
48 of the 407 complaints about the 1993 Dodge Intrepid describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 48
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
Consumer smelled gas fumes . This problem was similar to the defect stated in the federal safety agency recall 98v184000 concerning fuel leakage. Manufacturer only authorized the dealership to replace the o-rings, but not the outlet. Consumer was afraid that the bad outlet might cause a vehicle fire.
Consumer states that gas leaks from tank. Please provide any additional information. Ts
Fuel injector o-ring leaking fuel onto engine, fuel rail was replaced due to a recall on that part about three years ago. Replacement part now failed. This is one of the oldest intrepids on the road with a 6-92 build date.
While driving vehicle caught on fire. Consumer received recall letter concerning recall 98v184000 fuel leakage from fuel injection system which could resulted in a fire however cause has not been determined. Please give any further details.
Consumer received the federal safety agency recall 98v184000/ manufacturer's recall 790. Took vehicle in to be serviced. Vehicle was leaking fuel intermittently on to engine. Problem didn't exist until recall repairs were performed. Dealer could fix it. But manufacturer wouldn't give authorization to fix it because at the time dealer didn't see it leak.
Falvey's motors of norwich, ct performed recall 790 on my car in april 1999. For the next year, the car smelled of gas and ran rough. I reported the problem to falvey's and they said the coil pack and catalytic converter were bad. I spent the money and replaced both, but the problem persisted. After a year, they finally diagnosed a fuel leak from the fuel rail/injector area. They would look into it further except at my expense. I looked at it myself and found old gasket material still on the fuel rail they installed, which caused fuel to constantly spill onto the engine. They refused the costs of repairs.
Recall 98v13000/ fuel injection system leak. Dealer has already done recall repairs. But, is currently having a similar fuel leak problem. Fuel sprays onto the engine which may cause a fire. *ak
Fuel leaks out of fuel tank due to fuel line failure. Yh
A ruptured line in the fuel tank, caused a gas leak from the tank area near the catalytic converter. Dealer has been contacted, and has repaired the line.
Recall 98v184 000/fuel injection leakage: recall notice received. Dealer been informed of no parts available since above incident date. Vehicle was still experiencing fuel leakage. Seeking help form the federal safety agency in this matter.
Smelled fuel inside vehicle & took to dealership. Manufacturer contacted. Recall notice 98v184000 on vehicle for fuel systems. Mechanic repaired vehicle's fuel rail. Now the recall remedy has failed and fuel is leaking again.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5l engines. The fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel injection rail.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (passenger) side fuel rail. Vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which includes changing the upper and lower injector o-rings. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings or from a cracked fuel line, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible.
Recall number 98V184000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.3l engines. The 'o-rings' used to seal the interface of the fuel injector rail supply, return and cross over tubes are not as robust as those used in later model years. Deterioration of the 'o-rings' can cause fuel leakage.
- Risk
- In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage in the engine compartment could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail.
Recall number 98V130000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1993 Dodge Intrepid fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 1993 Dodge Intrepid?
48 of 407 owner complaints about the 1993 Dodge Intrepid (12%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Dodge Intrepid?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1993 Dodge Intrepid
Fuel smell 25Ball joint 23Stalling 22Headlights 15ABS 11Transmission failure 10No deployment 9Adaptive cruise 8Brake failure 8Fire or smoke 5Fuel pump 5Power steering loss 5Won't shift 5
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