Tl*the contact owns a 1994 dodge intrepid. There was a fuel odor present in the vehicle. The auto mechanic replaced the o-rings per recall#98v184000; however, the fuel rails had a hair line crack. The mechanic called the manufacturer per the failure and stated that they will not authorize them to replace the fuel rail. The current and failure mileages were 145,623 miles. The purchase date is unavailable.
1994 Dodge Intrepid: gas smell in the cabin
23 of the 717 complaints about the 1994 Dodge Intrepid describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 23
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
What owners say
Dt: the contact owns a 1994 dodge intrepid that experienced a gasoline leak on the fuel rails whichwere located on top of the engine. There was strong smell of gasoline, and one could virtually see the gasoline dripping on the engine. There was a fear of an ignition source. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. There was the federal safety agency recall 98v184000 but this vehicle was not included due to the VIN. The vehicle was repaired with a new fuel rail. Since the repairs there have been no further problems.
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.
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.
A fuel smell was coming from inside of vehicle. Dealership is aware of problem. Fuel rail needed to be replaced.
When driving at 40 to 45 MPH vehicle would start to jerk, and sometimes stall. Gas fumes were in car bad and clothes smelled like gas. Consumer kept taking care back and forth to dealer for over a year. Presently, there was recall on fuel injector; but, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. *ak valve cover gasketes need major tune up according the diagnostics result. Also, the vehicle needs factory air tubes.
Dealership is charging consumer to fix a recall for lower control arm. *ak in feb of 2000, consumer had an accident due to this recall 99v215, tire slipped from under the vehicle causing the car to slide into another one, dodge is wanting to charge consumer $4300 to fix recall problem. Consumer also stated that there is a strong gas odor in vehicle.
When starting up car there isa real strong gas smell. Then, it goes away a little, but is still present.*ak fuel is leaking from the area where fuel inljector mates to fuel rail. This happens when engine is cold and goes away after engine temperature goes up. Indication is that seals are inadequate or not installed properly.
While driving water will evaporate at all times. Consumer has to keep putting water into the radiator to avoid overheating. Also, there is an electrical short when the vehicle is put into reverse. Motor and transmission have been repaired. Gas smell present when air conditioner is turned on.
While turning the air vent on, consumer noticed gas smell in the air . Dealer has been notified.
3.3 liter engine ,raw gas odor is coming into the vehicle and around it, especially when A/C, or fan is on.
Had been experiencing fuel leakage from the "o" rings & was smelling gas fumes inside of vehicle. Had taken vehicle for inspection. Mechanic noticed fuel leaking onto the engine. Was informed defective fuel rails. Was informed by manufacturer vehicle not under recall.
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
Questions about the 1994 Dodge Intrepid fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 1994 Dodge Intrepid?
23 of 717 owner complaints about the 1994 Dodge Intrepid (3%) 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 1994 Dodge Intrepid?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Dodge Intrepid
Ball joint 55Fuel leak 44Headlights 44Transmission failure 42Stalling 37Jerking 23ABS 20Won't shift 20Fire or smoke 18No deployment 16Loss of power 11Adaptive cruise 10Sudden acceleration 10Slipping 9Harsh shifting 7Power steering loss 7Premature wear 7Brake failure 6Overheating 6Check engine light 5
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