1999 Dodge Intrepid fuel system problems

Filed Jun 4, 2009 · Fuel system · NV · crash · fire · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. While driving 40 MPH, the contact's vehicle was struck head-on by an oncoming vehicle and immediately caught fire. Another driver pulled over and removed the passenger from the vehicle before it ignited into flames. The driver was fatally injured. The passenger sustained closed head trauma, a broken pelvis and ribs, and third degree burns. The police arrived and stated that there could have been a possible gasoline leak that could have caused the flames to spread so rapidly. The passenger believes that a recall should have been issued. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. The mileages were unknown.

Filed Nov 15, 2006 · Fuel system · 129,970 miles · TX

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 MPH on clear dry roads, the check engine light illuminated constantly, and the vehicle began to jerk. Shortly thereafter, the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted after 40 minutes, and was taken to a private repair shop, where it was determined that the fuel pump had malfunctioned.

Filed Sep 21, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · 98,486 miles · AZ

Violent shaking of the vehicle. Loud metal clanging type noise. Sudden lack of acceleration. Stalling and failure of power steering at 45 MPH. I was returning home from my son's school in heavy traffic and we almost crashed into a brick wall. Fortunately I was strong enough to maintain enough control of the steering wheel to somewhat safely stop the vehicle on the side of the road.

Filed Aug 11, 2005 · Fuel system · 59,000 miles · GA

Dt: when gas tank is filled full the gas tank level on the dashboard will drop to empty, and the gas light will illuminate, indicating a need for gas. Had not taken vehicle to dealer or service repair shop. Consumer does not know why this happens, but wishes to file a complaint. Ha not contacted the manufacturer.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 95,000 miles · OH

We replaced the #6 injector and the fuel pump. Shortly thereafter the car stopped altogether. We had to have it towed to the dealer to have him tell us that it has a broken timing chain and it would probably cost us $5700 to replace the engine. We had it towed home.

Filed Nov 14, 2003 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · MN

Vehicle developed a gasoline leak. Dealership was refusing to honor the fuel leak recall 98 v 184 000, because they didn't feel that the leake was caused by the fuel rail o-ring, which was defective.

Filed Apr 19, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · CO

My car stalls when stopped, taken to dealer twice for problem. They finalled replaced the fuel pump after charging me to have computer reprogrammed. Engine stil not ok, but not stalling. When accelerating engine seems to be slipping. The front passenger window was fixed about a month ago and is not working again. Car has been in 2 for new brakes, I have had the rotors replaced and also turned in the 2 years I have owned the car. Car shakes when stopping again, so rotors will need to be turned or replaced again. Why? By looking at this web site it seems everyone is having the same problems with the intrepid. Lots of complaints. Why are there no recalls. We have to keep paying out of pocket for dealer defects. My dealer is 36 miles away. Not easy to get car repaired. That is why window not fixed yet. Help.

Filed Nov 11, 2000 · Fuel system · MA

Check engine light has come on 8 times, dealer states fuel detection leak, unable to repair the problem.

Filed Feb 2, 2000 · Fuel system · MA

Dealer fnds leaking fuel pres switch and leaking fuel lines at fittings, risk of fire and engine seizure.

Filed Sep 2, 1999 · Fuel system · DE

Design flaw of the fuel tank intake failed causing leak. Fuel is leaking on the exhaust muffler. This is an ignition source which can cause a potential fire hazard.