1994 Dodge Intrepid: fuel leak

Filed Jan 3, 2012 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he smelled a strong odor of gasoline fuel. The contact examined the vehicle himself and noticed that the fuel lines were leaking. The contact patched the leak himself on several occasions, but the failure continued. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 01/25/12 *bf the consumer stated the fuel leak was located on both sides of the crossover tube for the fuel rails. He first noticed the odor of fuel on november 13, 2088. But could not locate the source. It was an intermittent problem and was finally obvious when it started to spray later in 2099. The consumer contacted the local dodge dealer, but they stated there were no recalls on the vehicle. The consumer covered the tubing interface with jb weld black/red and was able to stop the leak. However, the fitting leaked again when the seasons changed. The consumer contacted the dealer again, and was informed a new fuel rail would cost $480. The consumer stated a friend informed him there was a recall pertaining to other chrysler vehicles and the 93 dodge intrepid. Updated 01/27/12 *bf updated 02/01/12

Filed Dec 29, 2008 · Fuel system · 170,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 dodge intrepid. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline emanating from the vehicle. In addition, the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument control panel. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed fuel leaking under the hood of the vehicle and smoke. The dealer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v184000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system). The dealer would not assume financial responsibility for the repair. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 170,000. Updated 2/2/09 *cn updated 02/04/09.

Filed Feb 16, 2005 · Fuel system · 143 miles · WI

The car was hard to start, I discovered fuel leaking from the fuel rail, could have caused a fire.

Filed Dec 16, 2004 · Fuel system · TN

The federal safety agency campaign 98v184000. Ford issued a fuel leakage recall. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN, but it was experiencing fuel leakage from the fuel rail. Dealer will repair at consumer's expense.

Filed Nov 24, 2004 · Fuel system · 75,785 miles · UT

Gasoline odor was notice while driving home, consumer notice fuel leaking from the injection fuel rail onto the engine. Consumer found a recall # 00 v 268 000/fuel leakage on the federal safety agency website, although it not pertaining to this vehicle make, model, year; it's having the same problem out line in this recall. The dealer was not notified.

Filed Jun 15, 2004 · Fuel system · 21,000 miles · CT

Fuel rail ruptured while driving at 55 MPH. The vehicle suddenly lost power, and the consumer coasted to a stop. Fuel was all over the engine and the engine was hot. There is a fuel leakage recall 98v184000, but the consumer's vehicle wasn't included due to VIN.

Filed Apr 14, 2003 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · TX

I own a 1994 dodge intrepid es that has had a series of fuel leaks at the fuel rail/ injector area. The o-rings were replaced twice in prior years. Last week 4 injectors and their seals were replace (at my expense) and once again tonight there is a strong smell of raw gasoline. This is a serious fire potential problem and seems relate to the switch to different gasoline formulations required here for summer driving. The car is again going back to the dealership for repairs.

Filed Mar 17, 2003 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · CA

The vehicle experienced a fuel leak.

Filed Nov 29, 2002 · Engine · MA

While the vehicle had been parked for about 3 hours, consumer started vehicle and a puff of smoke came from under hood. Consumer states' flames were about the size of a football. Consumer was able to put fire out. Dealer stated cause of fire was a leaking fuel rail. Please provide any further information. Ph

Filed Apr 5, 2002 · Fuel system · FL

Had vehicle repaired for recall 98v184000. After starting vehicle it shimmied. Owner noticed fuel gauge indicated loss of fuel, consumer stopped and checked under hood, and noticed fuel leakage, also after checking underneath vehicle, fuel tank was leaking.

Filed Jan 22, 2002 · Fuel system · FL

There is a strong gas smell coming inside cab of the vehicle. When lifting hood one can see gas squirting out of both sides of fuel rail. When turning vehicle off fuel leaks to the groud, like a faucet. Driver feels this is a safety hazard, and could cause a fire.

Filed Jan 9, 2002 · Fuel system · IL

Consumer claimed fuel lines leaked fuel. Taken vehicle to dealer for repairs, and dealer could not determine what had caused the leakage. Please provide more information.