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.
1997 Dodge Intrepid fuel system complaints
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The recall work could not be done due to lack of parts. *nm recall# 04v021000 & 98v184000. The transaxle floor shifter moved while in the park position. *sc
Consumer smelled a gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. Consumer lifted up the hood and notice fuel spraying onto the manifold from the plastics fuel rail. Dealer was notified. Dealer informe consumer that this vehicle was not covered under the4 recall due to VIN.
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.
(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.
Petition for recall remedy on recall #98v184 re the 1997 chrysler dodge intrepid for crack in the fuel rails and fail o-rings in the fuel injection system causing vehicle fires. *ph the consumer begun to smell fuel fumes but was did not view exterior leakage anywhere throughout the fuel system. The vehicle burned up a few days later and was a total loss.
While driving consumer smelled gas fumes. Vehicle was towed to dealer, and dealer determined that fuel rail cracked.
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.
In october the driver and rear catalytic converters became clogged in turn heating up the transaxle and causing unrepairable defects. In december, I began smelling gas fumes and checked under the hood, I noticed that there was a leak from the top of the fuel injector rail in the passenger rear of the engine. Water pump was replaced in may 2002 and again in december 2002. In december a pulley and piston were also replaced
Car has fuel smell.....only when weather is cold.
The vehicle's fuel rail cracked causing fuel to leak. The consumer is concerned that the vehicle will catch on fire. The vehicle has been recall and repaired, however the problem still exist. Please provide any additional information.
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.
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.
I started smelling gas and was going to get it fix the next day the very nest day while driving to work my car caught on fire. I still owe almost 3,000 dollar on it and just found out that the dealer should have gotten it fix before he sold it to me. By it being my first time buying a car I really wasn't aware of these things. I'm not sure if there is really anything I can do I just thought I would see if I have a complaint and if there is some way to rectify this situation. I wasn't aware of the recall. And they should the car to me as is. No letter or statement of any recall or damage was given to me. I have had minor work done on the car but I didn't know that this was a problem.
The dealership replaced the o-rings and not the fuel rail as stated in recall 98 v 184 000. The fuel rail cracked. *jb *scc
I have 1997 dodge intrepid (3.5 l engine). Passenger side fuel rail has developed leak. Problem is not o-ring, but appears to be crack. Dealer and dodge customer service say this is no problem, is simple wear and tear item. I believe this is a defect issue with the fuel rail and a serious safety issue and should be a recall item. Est cost of repair (including diagnosis , multiple accesses to rail) $600.00 (one side only).
Engine light came on repeatedly and engine caught fire. The fire had come from the rear hood area. The dealer stated that the fire started from the #5 fuel injector/wiring harness/fuel rail. The vehicle also lost braking power and revved during the incident. There was an oil leak prior to the incident where the rocker arm cover was replaced, the power steering was noisy, leaked, and was replaced, and the bleeder screw was broken and the thermostat housing was replaced. *scc
A strong gas odor entered the vehicle.
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.
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.
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.
Fuel rail defect ,dodge intrepid
Consumer's vehicle is having same fuel leakage problem as mentioned in recall 98 v 184 000, but this vehicle not included in recall due to VIN. *ts...
I originally received a manufacturer recall- 98v18400 -beginning of 1999 in may of 1999 I took car to king auto dealership to have recall completed. I recently had car towed to the only certified dealer ship on the island . Discovered fuel o-rings were leaking to some degree from all injectors. Strong fuel smell coming from air conditioner and heater unit. This is my wife 's car and my kids car. This is a safety related defect which substantantially impairs resale value risk of fire plus a health risk to occupants. The service manager before even having a technician analize the problem told me that he had talked to district manager in honolulu that defect is not covered by recall. This 790/ recall was not successfully completed by king auto center. My investigation indicates this is a widespread pattern that should be covered by the manufacture under secret warranties .have discovered that king auto center still to this day does not have the new parts no. For fuel rail assembly. Dt
Consumer had fuel rail recall remedied in 10/98 98v184000. Prior to remedy being performed, consumer had no leakage from fuel rails. Since remedy consumer is fuel has been leaking from rails. Dealer has attempted to repair at least 3x and problem still exists. Ts
Dealer has replaced a vacuum hose in the fuel system but fuel odor has reoccured. I'm concerned that a fire might occur. Dt
Consumer states the dealer did not smell enough gas to perform the recall on the vehicle recall#98v184000 fuel leakage. Mr the dealer who wouldn't perform the recall is tempkins chrysler of ft wayne texas.
The federal safety agency campaign id: 98v184000 - I bought the car two days ago from carriage trade auction in pa. Upon mechanical inspection the same day , the fuel injection was leaking . My mechanic contacted dodge gengnas dealership in philadelpia pa and he was told that the car's o-rings were replaced in 1999 but not the whole outlet fuel rail. The dealer refused to honour this service citing that it's a second recall. Person contacted at gejnas is patty (service manager) phone number 2157447700. Mr
The consumer received a recall notice on fuel injection system leak. The dealer charged him for repairing the recall parts.
Consumer had vehicle serviced for a recall concerning a defective fuel injection system leaking (98v184000). The recall was to be corrected free of charge but consumer was charged for the replacement of fuel injector seals.
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