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: gas smell in the cabin
25 of the 407 complaints about the 1993 Dodge Intrepid describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 25
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Gas smell in the cabin 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.
I have had nothing but problems with this car since it was purchased.the transmission slips and shudders I feel the dodge corp should take care of the ultradrive transmission as it is a {lemon} .*ak I now need to purchase a rebuilt transmission and catalytic converter and are now experiencing problems with the exterior paint coroding, the constant smell of gasoline inside the car, the passenger side air-bag is buckling, and the list goes on!
Fuel rail was replaced as a precaution when the recall was issued for this problem. Dealer changed the fuel rail and o-rings and tested for leaks in injector o-rings and found no problems. Since the correction there has been a noticeable gas smell entering the cabin area when fan is on and engine is running. Gas smell is apparent surrounding the injector area when parked. Dealer is inspecting problem but all indications point to the notorious leaky fuel injection system.
The quick connect/disconnect that connects the fuel lines to the fuel rail is not holding and is allowing raw gas to leak into the engine compartment, gas fumes can be smelled inside the car, dealer says the only fix is to replace fuel line between fuel filter and fuel rail, I susspect that the quick connect idea is not a good choice for fuel system components since the connector is plastic and gasoline would tend to deteriorate the plastic over time and replacing these fuel lines is a costly $$$ proposition, I will replace the faulty fuel line sections with standard high pressure neoprene/rubber fuel line which should work quite well.
There was smell of gas in vehicle indicating a problem with a fuel system. Also right lower control arm seemed to be malfunction. There was a recall. But this vehicle was not included in the recall although it seemed to be having the same problem. Please provide further information.
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.
While driving noticed gas smell coming from vehicle. Consumer pulled over and popped open the hood and noticed gas setting on the engine of the vehicle. Fuel rail recall work done on 04/05/99 after first occurrence of smell. Smell reappeared on 04/27/99. Dealer indicated it wa sdue to cracks in fuel injectors.
Was driving when engine check light & cruise control light came on. Vehicle then stalled out & would not start. Tried 3 times & vehicle filled with gas fumes. Had vehicle towed to mechanic. The mechanic could not locate the stalling problem or the gas fumes problem.
Fuel rail o-rings failed prior to recall notice causing gasoline fumes.
Fuel injectors replaced due to continued fuel smell.
Had received recall notice 98v184000. Took vehicle to dealer. Was informed by mechanic, after 2 days, that no parts were available for the "o" rings. Does not know when they would be available. Cannot order parts from the manufacturer. Owner smells gas fumes inside of vehicle & is not satisfied.
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 smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 1993 Dodge Intrepid?
25 of 407 owner complaints about the 1993 Dodge Intrepid (6%) mention gas smell in the cabin. 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 leak 48Ball 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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