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 leak
32 of the 504 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Intrepid describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 32
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
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.
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
The federal safety agency recalls 04v021000 concerning floor shift ignition park interlock, and 98v184000 regarding fuel leakage. It has been ninety days, and the dealer does not have the parts available.
1996 dodge intrepid water pump was replaced twice.***no answer required***. *mr the fuel ijjectors leaked fuel onto the engine.
Leaking fuel injector o rings. Repair was refused by foot hills chrysler on 10/13/04. The federal safety agency recall #98v184000. The fuel rail was resealed on nov. 28th 2003 by lithia foothills and subsequest to the repair the injector o rings are leaking. Invoice from lithia did not indicate that a pressure test was performed. The recall states that if the o rings fail under pressure they "will be replaced as well". This is the third time for this recall. The first time was in jan. 1999. Recall work was performed by lithia foothills at that time.
Leaking fuel injector o rings. Repair was refused by foothills chrysler on 10/13/2004. The federal safety agency recall #98v184000. The fuel rail was resealed on november 28, 2003 by lithia foothills and subsequent to the repair the injector o rings are leaking. The recall states that if the o rings fail under pressure they "will be replaced as well.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning fuel smell was coming though the vents. Consumer pulled of the road, opened the hood, and found that fuel rail was leaking gasoline.
Consumer was informed by the manufacturer that the fuel leakage recall 98v184000 had already been performed on their vehicle. The vehicle is currently leaking fuel and the dealership has indicated that the leak is on the opposite side, not on the side indicated in the 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 1996 Dodge Intrepid fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 1996 Dodge Intrepid?
32 of 504 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge Intrepid (6%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 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 1996 Dodge Intrepid
Ball joint 63Headlights 24Fire or smoke 20Overheating 17Power steering loss 16Steering noise 16No deployment 13Fuel smell 10Brake failure 9Harsh shifting 9Knocking 8Pulling 7Wipers 7Airbag light 6Stalling 6Grinding brakes 5Check engine light 5Transmission failure 5
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