1997 Dodge Intrepid: fuel leak

Filed Feb 18, 2015 · Fuel system · WI

Hard starting leaking fuel rail 3.5.

Filed Jan 18, 2007 · Fuel system · 102,000 miles · VA

Tl* - the contact has a 1997 dodge intrepid that he took to his local mechanic because the vehicle was leaking fuel from the fuel rail system. At the repair facility, the mechanic stated that there was a recall on his vehicle and to take it to the dealership (the federal safety agency campaign id number : 98v184000. The contact took vehicle to dealer on 01/05/07, when he picked up the vehicle on 01/15/07 the dealer stated that they would cover the labor, but not the part. The contact called chrysler customer service in regards of the part not being covered who stated that it was up to the dealer to decide repair costs. The contact can provide copies of invoice. The VIN was not available. *jb the consumer was told that the part was not covered, because it was not leaking fuel. Updated. *jb updated 2/15/2007 -

Filed Dec 14, 2004 · Fuel system · NH

The federal safety agency recall 98v184000; dodge issued a fuel leakage recall. Vehicle was included in recall, but still was experiencing fuel leakage from the fuel rail due to cracks, even after free repairs twice. Dealer will repair at consumer's expense for a third time.

Filed Nov 4, 2004 · Fuel system · HI

Dodge intrepid 1997, fuel leak in the fuel rail. *bf the consumer did some research and discovered there was a recall on the o-rings, however when the consumer entered her VIN into the database the information came back as the recall already being taken care of. 8-10 months later the engine light illuminated, however the dealer told the consumer the vehicle just needed a tune-up. After a few days the consumer began to smell a strong smell of gas, upon inspecting the vehicle, the mechanic stated the o-rings were leaking. The consumer had no idea it was the same recall she had researched about earlier. The consumer then realized it was and tried to get a refund, however the request was denied because the manufacturer stated the consumer knew about the recall and did not get it fixed. The consumer stated this is the third time she is having problems with the leaking.

Filed Aug 2, 2004 · Fuel system · 106,287 miles · SC

This car belonged originally to my brother-in-law as his company car. He sold it to his mother, who, for 2 years, drove it only 1000 miles. She had told me several times that she kept smelling fuel. And, her air conditioner leaked and had to be recharged several times during this period. Upon her death in march, I acquired the car. On 7/09/04 I took the 1997 dodge intrepid to dodgeland of columbia to check for a fuel leak. At the time of check-in for the vehicle I sited the recall 98v‑184 and the odi resume summary for investigation rq98-018. This car had been repaired in the recall, however the odi resume states there is no time limit for subsequent failures. Dodgeland checked the car and stated that the fuel leak was not due to the fuel rail or the o-rings, they said I had a bad fuel injector. I told the service technician at that time that if the fuel injector was bad, I should be having performance problems, and I was not. However, they continued to deny this fuel leak had anything to do with the recall. They quoted a $425.00 estimate for the repair, and stated I should not drive it anywhere. I took the car home and took it to an independent mechanic for repair. This shop found just what I expected that they would find: the o-ring was leaking, the fuel injector was not faulty. I would like the $40 amount I paid dodge to diagnosis this problem refunded, as well as the 375.00 repair bill I paid to an independent mechanic.

Filed Jul 12, 2004 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · NY

(1) smelled fuel (2) fuel was leaking from fuel rail above engine (3) parts on order from dodge to replace fuel rail and its defective design with new redesigned parts. Note this was a previous recall and the parts with the design defect was just replaced.

Filed Jan 27, 2004 · Fuel system, Transmission · 90,000 miles · MI

There was a gas odor in the cabin of the vehicle when the air vents were on. This was due to the fuel leakage recall 98v184000 but the vehicle identification number was outside the remedy scope. At 112,000 miles the consumer was able to remove keys from the ignition without the vehicle being in park. This was the same defect as stated in the floor shift ignition switch recall 04v021000 but this vehicle had a column shifter and the vehicle identification number was outside the remedy scope.

Filed Dec 4, 2003 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · MO

This vehicle has had recall repair... Recall no. #98v189000 fuel system gas line: the vehicle was leaking fuel onto the ground and there was a strong odor of gas inside the vehicle. The problem has been repaired, but now the vehicle continues to stall while driving at any speed. The vehicle has stalled at least 8 times since the recall repair. The manufacturer is aware of the problem.

Filed Nov 24, 2003 · Fuel system · CA

Consumer stated that her vehicle was leaking fuel. She stated there was a smell of fuel while driving, and stated this is a health hazard. She stated she took her vehicle to the dealer for repair, and was told that this problem had already been repaired on 2/11/99, and will not be repaired again on a recall. She said that the recall was for the o-rings and the fuel system gas line & fuel injection system. She felt as though, this should not apply when it was possible that the o rings were checked and not replaced. Please help.

Filed Feb 27, 2003 · Fuel system · MI

Consumer had the recall done regarding a fuel leak 2 years ago, however the problem recurred, and the dealer stated the problem would only be fixed one time, recall #98v184000.

Filed Feb 14, 2003 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · IL

The vehicle leaked gasoline.*jb consumer found out that vehicle had been in an accident prior to purchase and that a recall had already been performed. However the fuel rail o-ring leaked gasoline on the passenger side. Dealership not willing to do anything.

Filed Jan 10, 2003 · Fuel system · MA

The federal safety agency#98-v-184-000 fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings from hair line crack in the thermoset fuel injection rail. Consumer state had the same problem however this vehicle is not included due to the VIN# dealer notified.