Dodge Intrepid fuel smell problems

Filed Dec 21, 2019 · Fuel system · 162,000 miles · IA

Strong gas smell coming from the car and through the air vents when the car is running. No visible leaks under car.

Filed Nov 27, 2018 · Engine · 129,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. When the contact entered the vehicle, a fuel odor was detected. The contact lifted the hood and noticed the odor as well as fuel leaking from under the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that a new manifold needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.

Filed Jun 10, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 145,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitting in and around the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking from the top of the engine and the check warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 145,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Fuel system · 92,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 dodge intrepid. When the contact started the vehicle, fuel fumes seeped into the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a fuel leak near the intake manifold in the motor. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact stated that the o-rings needed to be replaced, but the parts were not available in order to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000. Updated 10/10/14*cn updated 3/31/15

Filed Oct 17, 2012 · Fuel system · 121,289 miles · MN

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.

Filed Aug 9, 2011 · Fuel system · 67,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 dodge intrepid. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact noticed a strong gasoline fuel smell in the vehicle. After stopping, the contact opened the hood and noticed fuel leaking from the the o-rings on the driver side. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 98v184000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system) but only the passenger side o-rings were covered by the recall, not the driver side o-rings. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.

Filed Jun 13, 2008 · Fuel system · 201,000 miles · NC

Gas fumes are entering the cockpit of the vehicle while driving. I noticed gasoline setting on top of the transmission housing under the hood. I believe it is a fuel rail problem or o ring problem causing the leakage. I am taking it in to a dealer today to have it checked.

Filed Oct 10, 2007 · Fuel system · 160,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed Aug 28, 2007 · Fuel system · 145,623 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 dodge intrepid. There was a fuel odor present in the vehicle. The auto mechanic replaced the o-rings per recall#98v184000; however, the fuel rails had a hair line crack. The mechanic called the manufacturer per the failure and stated that they will not authorize them to replace the fuel rail. The current and failure mileages were 145,623 miles. The purchase date is unavailable.

Filed Jul 16, 2007 · Visibility · 95,000 miles · UT · crash · 1 injury

Windshield wipers will come on by themselves while the switch is off, it will also turn off while in the middle of driving and stop in the middle of the windshield becoming in-operable & no visibility! I was driving on the freeway at 65 MPH during rush hour, in the pouring rain when they stopped on me! Air conditioner) whenever we start up the car, a mildew smell comes out of the vents. This could be a health hazzard for people with lung problems. (fuel) while the car is parked in our garage we smell fuel & the smell of fuel in the car sometimes while driving. The fuel gauge seems to be defective, one moment it registers it has a 1/3 tank, next moment it says you only have a 1/16 of a tank! This car is cursed and is just an accident waiting to happen!