Vehicle was getting serviced for an oil change when technicians noticed the smell of gasoline in the engine oil. The vehicle was taken to a shop where the fuel rail was deemed to be leaking gasoline. The vehicle/part was listed (according to chrysler) as having been replaced in 1999.
1996 Dodge Intrepid fuel system problems
86 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 116,224.
- owner complaints
- 86
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical mileage
- 116,224
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Fuel injection system38
- Delivery12
- Fuel injection system: fuel rail10
- Fuel injection system: injectors5
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings5
- Storage: tank assembly2
- Delivery: fuel pump2
- Storage: fuel gauge system1
At what mileage
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Dodge Intrepid fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Dodge Intrepid fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
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
Related investigations
Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis
On september 5, 2004, mr. Robert galenty of iselin, nj, petitioned the agency to conduct defect investigations of certain model year (my) 1993-1997 vehicles produced by daimlerchrysler corporation.his petition identified three issues of concern: 1) fuel leaking from the fuel injector rails; 2) brake fluid contamination resulting in brake failure; and 3) susceptibility of the vehicle frame to damage while the vehicle is being towed.mr. Galanty alleged that his 1996 dodge intrepid had each of these three problems.concerning fuel rail leakage, daimlerchrysler commenced a recall (98v‑184) of approximately 722,600 vehicles to address engine fuel rail leaks that could lead to a fire, including those vehicles cited in the petition and the petitioner's 1996 dodge intrepid.on october 7, 1998, the federal safety agency opened a recall query investigation (rq98-018) to evaluate the adequacy of the recall remedy.that investigation was closed on july 8, 2002 without requiring further action by daimlerchrysler.very recently, on june 9, 2004, the federal safety agency denied a petition (rp04-001) to reopen rq98-018 after finding that there was no new information that would indicate any basis for reopening it.this is still the current position of the federal safety agency on this issue.concerning brake fluid contamination and frame alignment, a review of the federal safety agency's database shows no other complaints on either one of these issues on the vehicles cited in the petition.
DP04007
Fuel injection delivery system fuel leak
RQ98018
What 1996 Dodge Intrepid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge intrepid. The contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline coming from the vehicle. He also noticed that the fuel gauge indicator was moving faster than normal. The spark plugs were changed and the contact noticed gasoline leaking from the fuel injectors. He discovered the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v184000, but was unaware if his vehicle was included in the recall. The current and failure mileages were less than 160,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge intrepid. In december of 2006, the contact took his vehicle to the dealer for a recall repair. He informed the mechanic that he often smelled gas fumes in the passenger compartment. The contact was informed that the o-ring in the injectors were the source of the fumes and they were replaced. In the process of changing the o-ring, the mechanic noticed a crack in the fuel injection rail. The contact was then informed of a recall that described the same failure he was experiencing. He was notified that the previous owner of the vehicle already had the recall repaired, therefore the failure could no longer be repaired under recall. The contact stated that the tires should be functioning properly since they were replaced. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 160,000 and current mileage was 174,000.
Fuel rail leaks in my 1996 dodge intrepid. I read that there was a recall of this vehicle but do not know if my vehicle problem was corrected as I purchased it in 1999.
On 11-23-06 I noticed a gas leak in my wife's, now ex-wife's, 1996 dodge intrepid. I took the vehicle to a local repair shop and they informed me of a possible recall on the vehicle. I then took the vehicle to the local dodge dealership, pommering dodge. Pommering mechanics checked the vehicle and the fuel rail was replaced at no cost under a prior recall related to bad o-rings in fuel rail. However, after fuel rail was replaced, dealership found that the o-rings in the fuel injector were also bad. O-rings and fuel injector were replaced at my expense, total cost $295.32. I inquired but the dealership explained that the fuel injector o-rings were not included in the recall. It seems apparent to me that if there was a serious problem with the o-rings in the fuel rail necessitating a recall, there may very well be a similar problem with the fuel injector o-rings.
Tl*- the contact stated that he took his 1996 dodge intrepid to the goodyear auto shop 1/11/07 and was told that gas was leaking from the o-rings and the fuel injectors. The goodyear auto center recommended for the vehicle to be taken to a dealership. The contact stated that the mechanic said the leak was coming from the end of the rail. The contact did take his vehicle to andy lewis dodge and was told that he would be charged for a diagnostic, and the repair. The contact stated that the dealership informed him that the recall was not for the hair line crack in the fuel injector rail. The contact stated that the dealership informed him that his vehicle did have the o-rings replaced back in 1999. The contact has all repair orders.
The federal safety agency campaign id number : 98v184000 I own 1996 dodge intrepid. I am at least the 3rd owner of this car. Has this vehicle been recalled and repaired? I recently had the repairs done at my expense; october 6, 2006. This after smelling gas for months. Can I receive a reimbursement?
On 3/16/06 the engine in my 1996 dodge intrepid caught on fire out of the blue. This car only had 60,000-70,000 miles on it. An investigator for chrysler corp. Looked at the car and filed a report with chrysler corp. Apparently there was a recall in 1998 having to do with fuel leaking from the fuel injection rail or o-rings which I was never aware of. Chrysler denied my claim and stated that they had sent me a notice in feb. 1999 at my current residence, although we did not even close on my house until may 1999. I never received a notice, and this fire was a result of a fuel leakage. When I called the customer claims resolution dept. And explained that I never knew about the recall etc. I was told that once chrysler makes a decision to deny a claim there can no rebuttal, and that I would need to contact a lawyer if I wanted to go any further in resolving this. Needless to say it would cost a lot to get a lawyer so I am stuck paying the costs to repair the engine which was a result of a defect caused by the manufacturer.
Dt*: the contact stated there was the federal safety agency recall campaign 98v184000 for the fuel system. The recall indicated the dealer would replace the fuel rail o-rings, and reinforce the outlet on passenger's side fuel rail. Also, it indicated that if the vehicle showed signs of fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail the upper and lower injector o-rings would need to be replaced. The recall lead the contact to believe that the outlet fuel rail, the upper and lower injector o-rings would be replaced as part of the recall remedy if necessary. She was informed by both the dealer and manufacturer that this was not true. The recall remedy was completed according to the dealer and manufacturer guidelines. Additionally, the upper and lower injector o-rings were replaced. *ak the head gasket was replaced. Updated 01/25/06.
Dt: the contact owns a 1996 dodge intrepid. The thermo plastic rail for the fuel split and leaked gas all over the motor, almost causing vehicle to catch on fire.*ak
Questions about the 1996 Dodge Intrepid fuel system
Does the 1996 Dodge Intrepid have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 86 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Dodge Intrepid, 17% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Dodge Intrepid fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 116,224 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge Intrepid fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V184000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Intrepid have the most fuel system problems?
The Dodge Intrepid model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1993 (124 complaints), 1994 (118 complaints) and 1995 (110 complaints).
Other 1996 Dodge Intrepid problems
Steering 153Engine 83Suspension 45Transmission 44Brakes 37Airbags 34Electrical 32Body 24Lights 24Visibility 15Acceleration 7Locks 7Tires 7Seat belts 6Wheels 6Seats 4
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