Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 09/03/2002 | |||
| While driving smelt fumes and vehicle stalled out. contacted dealer.*ak | |||
| 09/01/1998 | |||
| Gas rail sits on top of engine (passenger side), at first i just smelled a whiff of gas occasionally, then the smell became stonger, gas was coming out of the gas rail, at times even squirting a small stream, gas was falling on hot, electrical engine components on top of engine, the running down the side. | |||
| 1 | |||
| The fuel rail that delivers fuel from the gas tank to the fuel injectors failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 05/16/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1993 | |
| While two months pregnant, my wife noticed a gas odor coming from around the car while she drove to work. she initially assumed it was coming from another vehicle. when i picked her up at work the next day i also noticed the smell of gasoline. when i opened the hood of the car, i noticed a puddle of gas sitting on the top of the engine below the u-shaped fuel track. i didn't drive the car after that discovery for fear that the engine area would ignite. when i contacted a local dealer, they stated that a similar flaw in the fuel track had been recalled on other vehicles for similar reasons. i contacted chrysler only hoping to be reimbursed for the defective part. chrysler's response was that since the vehicle was no longer under warranty, they were not concerned. i'm really only doing this to avoid someone else from being injured by the defective fuel track that leaks and leaves a large puddle of gasoline on top of the engine. | |||
| 04/17/1995 | |||
| Fuel rail assembly failed, resulting in gas pouring all over the engine and a pool of gas in the garage. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| While driving the car stops completely. because of the power module not allowing the gas to get to the engine. please describe. tt | |||
| Transmission,starter and fuel pump were replaced purchase car used . tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 03/14/1997 | 09/01/1991 | ||
| Fuel leak, the fuel rail that connects fuel line, has a leak, no parts are available, on national backorder. *ak | |||
| 04/18/1996 | |||
| While driving gas begin to squirt out of the fuel hose-(a metal piece) *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 12/15/2001 | |||
| Vehicle was leaking fuel from fuel injection tube. when consumer started vehicle fuel started pouring out. also, had strong odor of gasoline. contacted dealer, and dealer stated no recalls, and to call nhtsa. *ak | |||
| 12/10/1999 | |||
| Fuel rail leakages caused fuel to leak all over engine. spilled fuel could result in an engine compartment fire. *ak | |||
| The fuel rail is leaking, causing vehicle to run out of gas at a high rate. dealer has vehicle now. *ak | |||
| 06/15/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1991 | |
| The fuel rail leaks like a dripping faucet. this is an item that is on recall for the dodge intrepid. is this the sme part which was recalled on the intrrepid? one dodge dealer parts department said there is a national backorder on this part, and will be at least 2 weeks before one may be available. another said this part almost never goes bad, so they never stock it. it seems that a recalled part should be in sufficient supply for the recall and other customers. is this a common problem with the dynasty too? additionally, the charge for the fuel rail alone is nearly $300.00. is this a fair price? this price does not include installation. dodge recall information line has told me that there are absolutely no recalls on my vehicle. they have my correct name & address, and i have never received a recall notice. thank you for your assistance. *ak | |||
| 02/12/1999 | 1 | ||
| While driving 35mph, noticed odor of gasoline. pulled vehicle over & parked. lifted hood & noticd gas had sprayed over engine from 2 spots. took vehicle to mechanic & was informed fuel rail had a leak. parts ordered from another state for repairs. *ak | |||
| 04/27/1994 | 7 | ||
| Fuel injection system leaks. *sd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||
| 01/14/2008 | 1 | 10/18/2007 | |
| Leakage of fuel at the fuel rail connections, above the valve covers, which drains onto the manifold and could start a fire. i am told it will cost over $700 to replace the parts which cannot be bought anywhere else. *tr | |||
| 10/14/2006 | 87000 | 1 | 10/01/2006 |
| Purchased vehicle used oct. 2006. near mint condition. power everything & everything functions perfect. vehicle emissions perfect. approx. 4 days after final registration was switched, plated, & insured, i hopped onto the freeway, doing about 65 mph. when suddenly in a matter of seconds, i was totally overwhelmed by the smell of gas. i became seriously nauseous and light headed and had to immediately exit the freeway to find somewhere to pull over as fast as i possible could without causing an accident or more serious a fatality. once, i managed to pull over i pulled the hood latch, jumped out to get a breath of fresh air, i popped the hood to try to see where this gas was coming from. all i could see was gas spaying out all over the place, in massive amounts just like a high pressure hose at a car wash. 1 tank leaked out all over the top of the engine & all over the intake manifold of my car. i thanked god, that the engine was not hot enough to ignite the whole car, with me inside. after getting the vehicle towed home, we found out it was the fuel rail feeder that distributes gas to the fuel injectors. the after researching other dodge vehicles i found out there was an undocumented recall for this part, this car year, make and model when it first came out, and that chrysler/dodge continued to install this same part on other years, makes & models & daimler chrysler/ dodge was, very well aware of this. last year they grossed $16.63 million dollars in 2005 with $1.5 million in losses & they can't afford to repair this for $700.00 just makes my stomach turn. now knowing that i could have been killed or could have possibly caused a serious or even fatal injury to someone else, because of daimler chrysler's neglect in admitting this is a defective manufactured part, and them taking full responsibility for this is outrageously unbelievable to say the least. *nm | |||
| 01/23/2005 | 185000 | 1 | 03/23/1999 |
| 1991 dodge dynasty, 3.3l engine. fuel rail leaking, at crossover tube connection. fuel leaking down onto vavle cover, which then leaked onto hot exhaust manifold. minor fire, but thank god i was in my driveway when i smelled the fuel. opening the hood revealed the small fire that started. the dodge dealer wants 300.00 for the part, and i feel chrysler should pay for this part since it is not a wear item, nor is it a moving part, or in a location prone to wear. had my wife or myself been driving and the fire occured, this could have been a very dangerous situation, and i would have considered a law suit. any help you can provide me would be great. if you can provide a complaint number to call for chrysler, i will do so. i feel they should at least pay for the part. vehicle is currently parked, as i cannot locate a used replacement. this is creating a major headache, as we need 2 vehicles, and cannot afford to replace the dynasty at this time, nor can we afford (or justify) 300+ for the repair. thank you. *ak | |||
| 12/27/2004 | 1 | ||
| I own a 1991 dodge dynasty, 3.3 liter. the fuel rail started leaking at the joint on the front, behind the valve cover.*ak | |||
| The mechanic stated that he had 6 1991-1993 dodge dynasty 3.3 liter engine, multiport fuel injection system with a defective problem involving the fuel rail in the o rings which shrinks and expands, causing a crack, resulting in a fuel leak, which may start a fire. manufacturer is on national back order for the fuel rail. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 12/12/1999 | |||
| The fuel rail is leaking from two spots. this was discovered by a mechanic after owner took vehicle to shop for heavy gas fumes. the vehicle is being held at the body shop for repairs. the part is on back order. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 05/25/1994 | 5 | ||
| 'o' rings on injectors leaking. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| Fuel rail was replaced once in oct. 1991. it developed holes and leaked fuel on the engine. vehicle has been at repair shop for (2) months because owner could not obtain a fuel rail. part is on back order. *ak | |||
| 05/11/1994 | 1 | ||
| Fuel rail leaking gas into engine compartment. | |||