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: gas smell in the cabin
10 of the 504 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Intrepid describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- 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
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.
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.
On several occasions while driving there is a gas odor. Recall campaign 98v184000 fuel injection was performed, but after recall repair the fuel odor returned, the recall repair has been done four times yet the problem still exist. *tt the heater didn't work properly, the power door lock wouldn't lock, the doors wouldn't open, the water pump was leaking, the headlights were too dim, the doors squeaked, there was a vibration coming from the brakes, there was play in the front end of the vehicle from the inner tie rods and power steering gear bushings.
Recall 98v184 000/fuel leakages: vehicle is leaking fuel from the fuel rail injection system. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak consumer stated the recall repairs were performed in 1999, however he feels the problem has returned, there is a burning fuel smell.
While traveling noticed a raw gas smell inside vehicle . Dealer stated fuel rail and injections needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
While driving consumer noticed gas fumes in the car, and the fumes kept getting stronger and stronger. Vehicle was taken to garage. Mechanic informed consumer of a serious fuel leak. Fuel was leaking onto the manifold from the fuel rails and o-rings. A puddle of fuel had formed that could have ignited.
Strong fuel smell /o-rings replaced/only very slight fuel close to engine can see gas dampen fuel rail
Strong fuel odor from under hood
Noticed the smell of gas in and around the car. Made appointment for normal maintenance check and found out fuel rail was leaking gas. Luckily I had a warrenty contract for which the part for replacement of fuel rail was covered. I do have a $100.00 co-pay for which I would like to have refunded. Was told by chrysler corp. That this was not possible, without the correction to fuel rail my car could have been engulfed in flames while driving. Chrysler could at least refund my co-pay. I don't think I should pay for their bad parts. I was also told by chrysler that they were not going to recall the 1996 dodge intrepid. It has the same fuel rail problem as the 1993 which was recalled this year.
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 smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 1996 Dodge Intrepid?
10 of 504 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge Intrepid (2%) 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 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 63Fuel leak 32Headlights 24Fire or smoke 20Overheating 17Power steering loss 16Steering noise 16No deployment 13Brake failure 9Harsh shifting 9Knocking 8Pulling 7Wipers 7Airbag light 6Stalling 6Grinding brakes 5Check engine light 5Transmission failure 5
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