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.
1994 Dodge Intrepid fuel system complaints
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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.
The vehicle experienced a fuel leak.
Three years ago the vehicle was recalled for the "fuel rail" reinforcement: the federal safety agency recall campaign 98v184000. The consumer had a problem in this area and was told by a mechanic that the rail reinforcement was only replaced on one side. The consumer called daimler chrysler who has denied responsibility along with the dealership. The consumer has the defective fuel rail in her possession.
Dealer stated that there was leaking from the fuel injection ring. The consumer observed smoke coming from the rear of the hood and glass. The engine immediately shut off. (recall# 98v1840000) scc ph
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.
Fuel injector leakage. Consumer had contacted dealer for repair of leakage, but it could not be fixed. Please provide more infomation.
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.
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.
A fuel smell was coming from inside of vehicle. Dealership is aware of problem. Fuel rail needed to be replaced.
Recall 98v18400; consumer had seen the connector inside of engine leaking fuel, but at the time vehicle was parked. It could not be determined where leakage was coming from. Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer three times. Please provide more information.
Fuel started to spew onto engine because coupling separated. Dealer is inspecting vehicle, and will replace fuel pressure regulator and fuel rail. Please provide additional information
Recall 98 v 184 000. Fuel injector o-rings leaked. Under recall it stated that o-rings would be replaced. Dealer charged consumer for repairs. Neal huffman dodge, louisville, ky 502‑897‑0601.
This is the third failure in four years. The first repair was done by an independent shop. The second time it was fixed by a dodge dealer. Both repairs were done before the recall was issued. When is was issued I was told I did't need to have it fixed again . I was just to send my paper work and bills to daimler chrysler for re-imbursement .which they did. This third time I didn't think it was the same problem. I took my car to my regular mechanic and was surprised to find out that the fuel injector rail had failed once again. I had the work done by him rather than taking it to dodge.they didn't fix it right the last time and we have had several problems with our closest dodge dealer . We have had to take our repairs back because they were not done right the first time. Also we have been faced with rude employees and a service manager that told us maybe if we did more business with them we would better service. Daimler chrysler has told me that they will not re-imburse me this time because I didn't use a dodge dealer for the repair. Do I have any recourse? Is this problem with the fuel rail failure on going? Will I once again in two years have to have it fixed?
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.
The fuel rail "o" rings were replaced in an earlier recall and the federal safety agency web site records that both the "o" rings as well as the fuel rail are prone to failure but the dealer insists that only the "o" rings were replaced and covered by the previous recall. This is serious as it could have resulted in an engine fire.
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.
Recall 98v184000. Vehicle was repaired under recall. However, o-rings have started to leak. Dealer / manufacturer have been notified about problem.*ak dealer is stating that they never performed the recall on vehicle, consumer has paperwork showing they did.
Consumer smelled gas and noticed fuel injector leaking gas out of front. Two years ago, dealer replaced " o" ring, and fuel outlet rail. Currently, consumer is experiencing the same problem.
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.
Called original dealer (downer motor co. 10 west front st., elmer, nj 08318) - he said my car was already in for fuel injection leak problems and already repaired under recall. (for previous owner) he said can not be repaired again even though it is the same recall problem. Recall #790 (98v184000) fuel rail o-rings and reinforcements.
I bought this car thinking that the dodge intrepid was a great car and we have not had nothing but a nightmare with this car. I can not believe that a new car could have that many problems. We have a dodge truck that has over 200 thousand miles and never had this trouble. I have only once received a recall notice and I got that one after I called chrsler about it. No safety defect listed in the summary.
Transmission replacement, fuel rail leak, control arm, hard start, moisture in lamps, body noise, musty A/C evaporator odor, front hub click/clunk, rt. Isolator squawks, .. . Will never purchase another dodge ! ! ! !
Recall 98v184000 concerning fuel injection system leak. The o ring cracked, causing a fuel leak which may cause a fire. This vehicle has not not included in the recall due to VIN although it has the same problem. *ak
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Recall 98v184000 concerning fuel injection system leakage. Parts are on national back order.
Vehicle making noise while transmission not shifting propperly from 2nd to 3rd gear.
Recall component failed prior to recall notice causing fuel leakage. (98v‑184)
Gasoline was leaking into engine area from fuel rail.
Consumer denied recall repair service from a particular dealership, however work completed by other location/dealership (98v‑184). Mjs
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