Dodge Intrepid 1995 - Fuel system - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Dodge Intrepid 1995

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
98V184000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 06/01/1992 to 07/31/1997	V (Vehicle)	722600	01/11/1999	ODI	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	08/06/1998	08/17/1998
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5l engines. the fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel injection rail.
Consequence Summary	Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (passenger) side fuel rail. vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which includes changing the upper and lower injector o-rings. however, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings or from a cracked fuel line, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible.
Notes	Owner notification began during january 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
140795	10/01/1995		46361	Bulletin applies to lh vehicles built after may 25, 1995 (mdh 05-25-xx) and ja vehicles built after may 10, 1995 (mdh 05-10-xx). fuel gauge reads empty with fuel tank. may be intermittent. bulletin involves replacing the fuel level unit re	04/25/1996

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
EA98007	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	03/10/1998	02/01/1999	FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE	98V184000
	Alleged fuel leakage from the fuel injector assembly
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
EA98007	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	03/10/1998	02/01/1999	FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE	98V184000
	Alleged fuel leakage from the fuel injector assembly
RQ98018	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	10/07/1998	07/08/2002	FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAK	98V184000
	The thermoplastic fuel rails of these vehicles have cracks forming on the outlet rail, along the molding gate seams.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL
DP04007	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	10/13/2004	10/27/2004	FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS
	On september 5, 2004, mr. robert galenty of iselin, nj, petitioned the agency to conduct defect investigations of certain model year (my) 1993-1997 vehicles produced by daimlerchrysler corporation.his petition identified three issues of concern: 1) fuel leaking from the fuel injector rails; 2) brake fluid contamination resulting in brake failure; and 3) susceptibility of the vehicle frame to damage while the vehicle is being towed.mr. galanty alleged that his 1996 dodge intrepid had each of these three problems.concerning fuel rail leakage, daimlerchrysler commenced a recall (98v-184) of approximately 722,600 vehicles to address engine fuel rail leaks that could lead to a fire, including those vehicles cited in the petition and the petitioner's 1996 dodge intrepid.on october 7, 1998, nhtsa opened a recall query investigation (rq98-018) to evaluate the adequacy of the recall remedy.that investigation was closed on july 8, 2002 without requiring further action by daimlerchrysler.very recently, on june 9, 2004, nhtsa denied a petition (rp04-001) to reopen rq98-018 after finding that there was no new information that would indicate any basis for reopening it.this is still the current position of nhtsa on this issue.concerning brake fluid contamination and frame alignment, a review of nhtsa's database shows no other complaints on either one of these issues on the vehicles cited in the petition.
EA98007	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	03/10/1998	02/01/1999	FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE	98V184000
	Alleged fuel leakage from the fuel injector assembly

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06/12/2008	201000	1
	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. *tr
04/14/2004	100000	1
	While driving at 55 mph, the vehicle produced a fuel like odor. the driver pulled over at a rest stop, and the vehicle loss power. as a result, the vehicle caught fire. the cause hasn't been determined. *la
		1
	The vehicle caught on fire, it was determined that a fuel problem was the cause.*jb
09/24/1999		1
	In the accident, the impact resulted in fire in the entire passenger copatment due to possible fuel system failure. yh
09/24/1999		1
	In the accident, the impact resulted in fire in the entire passenger compartment due to possible fuel system failure. yh
06/10/1998		0
	There is a constant smell of gasoline fumes in vehicle, and the passengers can smell it all over. also the vehicle is overheating all the time. *ak
01/02/1999		1	10/01/1994
	Fuel system o-rings failed caused fumes.
11/10/1997			06/30/1995
	Excessive fumes constantly leaked into passenger's compartment due to fuel rails. gaskets and other fuel injected components leaked and needed replacement. *ak
11/15/1998
	When consumer got inside of vehicle she smelled fuel inside ,and the smell has not stopped since then. consumer had contacted dealer, but no help from them. manufacturer had told consumer that there was a recall, but not on her particular vehicle. *ak
11/15/1998		0	05/01/1995
	When consumer got inside of vehicle she smelled fuel inside, and that smell has not stopped since then. consumer had contacted dealer, but no help from them manufacturer had told her that there was a recall, but not on her vehicle. part needed, the fuel rail, is currently on back order. ak ml
08/12/1998		1	10/10/1997
	Fuel drips from the fuel railings onto the thermostat housing, presenting a strong gas odor and creating the potential for a fire.

	Fuel rail leak.
02/18/1998		1	10/31/1994
	Fuel system failure.

	Fuel rail system failure allowed fuel fumes into vehicle. battery exploded.

	Fuel rail is cracked and fuel leaks and spills on engine. owner is very concerned for safety. *ak
06/15/1997		5
	While driving vehicle about 55mph; it would backfire often & cut off; can not restart the vehicle after cut off. took to dealer & they could not find or correct problem. owner does not want to keep driving vehicle. *ak

	This is a follow up evoq, owner states that his fuel rail was faulty. he was told this by a mechanic.this additonal information from the first evoq. *ak
05/01/1995
	Has had vehicle 3 times for severe fuel leaks lost almost a tank of gas and traveled only 8 miles. tt
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
10/24/2002
	Consumer states had vehicle checked by dlr due to smelling gas fumes. dlr determined that fuel is leaking from lower intake manifold and the fuel injector o-rings. ts
08/01/1998
	When vehicle is starting off to drive or when sitting still, it shakes and vibrates excessively. dealer contacted and is aware of problem. repairwork done and problem still exists. also, intake manifold and engine gaskets appear to be leaking. provide further information. *ak
10/12/1998
	Intake manifold slipped out. dealer notified and will repair if repair costs are picked up by consumer. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY
09/01/2002		1	02/01/2095
	In 1998 a recall was issued for the fuel rail and o-rings which we had replaced after the recall was issued. the same symptoms of fuel smell are again entering the inside of the vehicle at various times which leads me to believe the replaced recall parts is failing again. dt
09/17/2002		1
	Fuel line corroded through near engine. according to dealer this failure is unreasonable on vehicles of this age as the part supposed to be corrosion resistant. vehicle posed great fire hazard as the leak developed right by the engine. other fuel line also shows signs of corrosion although it has not leaked. chance of part failure is impossible to predict and failure occurs at any speed or without the vehicle being used. fuel lines are expensive parts and replacement is labor intensive. owner's cost in this case was $614. manufacturer has been contacted with a copy of the repair invoice from dealer. ts
12/22/1998		3
	Vehicle shuddered & broke down. towed to dealer. mechanic noticed fuel rail leaked oil on engine. manufacturer allowed garage to repair. had picked vehicle up & was driving & smelled fumes in vehicle. took it back & mechanic noticed o rings seals leaked & replaced them. took vehicle back & was driving when it broke down again. towed to dealer & had fuel pump & pressure regulator & other parts replaced. still experiencing problems with fuel rail. *ak
			01/01/1995
	No summary. *ak
01/06/1997			02/25/1996
	Fuel rail leakage.

	Experienced fuel leak from connector in fuel line. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
02/16/1997		1	11/01/1995
	Follow-up to complaint #546762. fuel rail failed causing vehicle fire.
08/01/1995		1
	Fuel pump failed. *dh
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
06/30/1999
	Defective fuel line leaks which can cause a fire if there is a source of ignition. there is recall 98v184000. but this vehicle is not included in the recall although has the same problem. please provide further information and vin#. *ak
11/06/1998
	While driving fuel line: hose popped out. dealer has already replaced the fuel line rails twice. dealer has been contacted. *ak
10/26/1995			07/10/1995
	During head on collision, the drivers/passenger's air bags did not deploy and fuel cut off switch did not work. tt
10/26/1995
	During head on collision, the dual air bags did not deploy and fuel cut off switch did not work. tt
01/28/1995
	Vehicle had fuel line leak.fuel sprayed over engine and it began to smoke.occured due to defective clamp near manifold. tt
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
01/01/2007		4	10/29/1994
	1995 dodge intrepid had a safety recall- fuel rail leak - customer paid out of pocket looking for reimbursement*cc the consumer stated he noticed gasoline leaking from the vehicle years prior to the recall being issued. the air conditioner was inoperable, the dealer replaced the transducer. jb
02/28/2004	12400	1
	Recall 98v184000, while driving/parking o rings were leaking fuel. dealership did not repair the vehicle because the vin was not included. *ak
12/01/2003		1
	The dealership did not have anyone on staff to perform the fuel leakage recall 98v184000 for over a month. the vehicle is currently leaking fuel and the consumer was told not to drive it. *jb
09/24/2002	75000	1
	The vehicle was recalled for faulty o-ring and were replaced under recall 98v-184. after repair the consumer took vehicle to personal mechanic for routine maintenance where the technician diagnosed a fuel leak from the o-ring seals. the consumer feels the recall work was either not done or the o-ring were replaced with the same recalled o-rings. mr nlm
10/20/2000			10/01/2000
	Since purchase in 2000, front suspension problems, dealer only offered boot, not replacement of whole axle. mechanic said boot would not fix problem. air conditioner went out in 2001, while traveling, cost $500 to replace plus rental. ignition switch was replaced in 2002, due to not operating properly. could not remove key. cost around $150 to repair. now, there is a strong smell of gas in the car, while in use. mpg seems to be lower than should be. this is my 3rd intrepid and the only one i have had excessive problems with.*ak
07/09/2001
	Fuel injection o-rings were leaking . contacted dealer, and dealer repaired problem. *ak
02/01/2001
	Vehicle will idle roughly. dealership informed consumer that right fuel rail is leaking, causing this defect. left fuel rail was replaced along with o-ring when recall 98v184000 was repaired. dealership says that current defect is not related to any previous defect. consumer complaint is that both fuel rails should have been replaced when recall was performed. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak
		1	02/01/1995
	The vehicles fuel injection delivery system failed prior to recall notice 98v-184 resulting in a leak. nlm
01/22/2001
	Had received recall notice 98v184000/uel injection o rings leaking. contacted dealer. took vehicle to have fuel problem repaired. o rings were repaired in april 1999. currently, fuel leakage problem has reappeared. remedy for o rings leakage of fuel has failed.*ak

	Recall 98v184000. vehicle has been repaired under above recall. however, fuel rail had a hairline crack and o rings disintigrated. dealer has been notified.*ak
09/07/2000		2	09/01/1999
	Leaking gas onto engine; recall related; dodge refusing to work on vehicle until 9/22; this is a fire/safety/life threatening hazard; contacted dodge customer svc and they are no help either. please call me for further info.
08/08/2000			08/01/1996
	No summary
12/01/1998		2
	Vehicle experienced fuel injection system failure prior to recall notice,installed recall kit, however kit was not correct and vehicle is still experiencing fumes. *mjs
		2
	Consumers have been unable to have recall of the fuel rail o-rings and the lower control arm attaching brackets due to lack of parts and no tools. nlm
		3
	Safety issue- unit recalled for o-ring failure- repaired 2xs-i still smell gasoline-chrysler will take no action-servicing dealer will not confirm that car is safe although they find no problem. i am looking for info pertaining to failures/fires/fatalities after recall repairs for this make/model. am requesting assistance from chrysler. there have been engine fires in this model. i am concerned about my safety. the unit also has a paint problem and currently needs $1000 in unrelated repairs not counting the paint. chrysler has offered assistance with the paint but no assistance with the safety issue related to the fuel leak . *ak
		1
	Vehicle experienced recall component failure on leaking fuel out of the fuel injection system. however denied repair and was not informed of recall. yh

	Soon after we bought the car we called the dealer. they told us there was nothing that could be done. the warranty was out. they also told me that they did not think anything was wrong and i did not know what i was talking about.the car would make a severe slip/buck when going up hills. i was told this was normal due to the way the transmission was made.i also told them of a gas smell. they denid knowledge of any recalls or service reports. i saw this recall notice in the paper during this summer. the dealer is not in business anymore . the finance company said i was wrong to. i told them im wont pay for a defective car and come to pick it up. they are now tring to collect payment. *ak
02/14/1999
	Recall 98v84 000/fuel injection system leakage: vehicle taken to dealer for recall repairs. on two occasions consumer learned that recall repairs were a failure. vehicle was not leaking fuel until recall repairs were done. currently, it appears that leaks cannot be corrected. dealer notifed. *ak

	Consumer received recall 98v184 concerning fuel injection system. contacted dealer, no parts were available to correct problem. please give any further details. *ak

	Codnsumer received recall letter 98184000 concerning fuel injection system. contacted dealer. there were no parts available to correct the problem. please give any further details. *ak

	Recall # 98v184000 chrysler/fuel leakage; since having recall work performed consumer has experienced numerous types of problem with vehicle. owner had no trouble with the vehicle prior to having recall work performed. transmission was rebuilt/spark plugs/ enginemanifold and fuel rail gasket replaced. so far repairs have totaled over $700.00. *ak
12/08/1999		1	07/01/1999
	After starting car on the morning december 8,1999 i could smell gas fumes. i immediately shut car off and examined the engine. i noticed fuel leakage near the fuel injector rail. i proceeded to dealership (central dodge in raynham) and purchased 6 new fuel injectors, assuming that was the problem and the least expensive. i replaced injectors that evening and still had fuel leaking. i had my wife come out and assist me by turning the key so i could see where leak was coming from. almost immediately after stariting the car i saw fuel streaming from the left side of the fuel rail. a fire started and i immediately put it out. after going to same dealership to purchase fuel rail i was told about the recall. they towed the vehicle into their dealership and replaced entire fuel rail assembly at no cost to me. then came the bad news; they contacted me and told me the engine was gone and they are claiming no responsibility because they said i cannot prove the fuel rail leak was the cause of the fire. so i am currently paying someone $3800. to replace the engine and i was hoping for your assistance in this matter. where does the manufacturers responsibility end when it comes to a life safety issue such as this one? *ak
12/01/1998		1	07/01/1998
	The fuel riser on my 1995 intrepid leaks gasoline onto the engine. consumer checked the internet and found other owners as far back as 1993 having the same problem. it is definitely a design defect and a safety hazard. yet, the manufacturer is not doing a recall and is charging 300-400 to repair the problem. a fire is inevidble so you don't have an option but to get it repaired or stop driving the car until you do so. i think the manufacturer needs to do a recall on this part and repair it for free before someone dies if it hasn't happened already.

	Recall 98v184000, the owner was never notified of the recall, (orignal owner) butmanufacturer stated thatt his vehicle was included in the recall. the vehicle caught on fire in the fuel injection system. please provide further information. *ak
10/16/1998		1	09/01/1994
	I think that is enough to tell you this model has defects too many to mention. i think dodge should allow some sort of renumeration on repairs or a nice reasonable discount on future purchases since this is my second dodge.
07/13/1999
	Fuel leakage from the fuel rail leaked onto the engine, resulting in vehicle fire. dealer has been notified. maufacturer has been contacted. *ak
11/01/1998		3	05/01/1995
	The fuel rail was defective and repaired on three occasions, with additional repair to the fuel regulator. however the fuel rail is included prior to recall notice (98v184000), but the fuel regulator is not. *yc
06/17/1999
	Vehicle was involved in engine compartment fire. fire dept informed consumer that fire may have been caused by a fuel injection system leakage. nhtsa has a recall concerning: chrysler/fuel leakages # 98v184 000. can nhtsa provide addtional information on this matter. *ak
04/01/1997		1
	Fuel rail o-rings leaking, prior to recall (98v-184). *yc
12/08/1998		1
	Gas leak at fuel rail and fuel injector, causing spark plugs to short out, repaired prior to recall, after repair continued to have problems with rough idling/hesitation and missing. upon 2nd visit found carbon build up in number 1 and 6 cylinder, and arcing at end of #4 wire, all repaired as well as 2nd replacement of fuel rail o-rings. all problems due to gas leak. (98v-184)
12/22/1998		3
	Vehicle shuddered & broke down. towed to dealer. mechanic noticed fuel rail leaked oil on engine. manufacturer allowed garage to repair. had picked vehicle up & was driving & smelled fumes in vehicle. took it back & mechanic noticed o rings seals leaked & replaced them. took vehicle back & was driving when it broke down again. towed to dealer & had fuel pump & pressure regulator & other parts replaced. still experiencing problems with fuel rail. *ak

	Fuel rails are leaking from both sides, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak
10/01/1998		1	01/01/1996
	Fuel leaking on engine from tubing linking the fuel rails. dealer said they could not help only recall was on the 93 model 3.3 liter...repaired by local mechanic. *ak
11/01/1998		1	09/01/1995
	My fuel injectors began leaking in november. the smell of gas is so bad that the car can only be driven with the windows down. it is a fire waiting to happen. i have taken it to the dealer twice with no satisfaction. i was told last week and again this week that the problem will be fixed under recall. the problem is that the dealers are unable to order the entire fuel rail to fix the problem. instead they are to wait on a kit that can be used to fix fuel injectors. this kit is undoubtedly far cheaper for chrysler. two dealers told me today that if they even order the fuel rail, the oder will be denied. they have no idea when the kit will be available. so, i'm stuck with a potential bomb and no way to get it fixed. i realize that nhtsa is not an arbitration board, but thought you should be aware at how poorly chrysler is responding to the recall. as you can tell from the mileage on my car, i rely on it for work. i am stuck with rental car charges until chrysler decides to send the parts to the dealer.
09/17/1997
	Fuel rail o rings cracked, causing a fuel leak which could cause a fire. recall #98v1840000 cpncerns a 3.5 liter engine. whereas this vehicle is a 3.3 liter engine. please provide further information. *ak
12/24/1998		1	02/01/1995
	Replacement part unavailable from dealer ( part pulled from shelf ? ). dealer indicated national back-order on fuel rail. dealer refused to address problem until officially notified by chrysler.
12/29/1998		2	03/01/1995
	Strong smell of fuel inside passenger compartment and on outside of vehicle. next day 12-30-98, we started car and looked under front end. it was pouring fuel onto ground. dealership has said that it will be several weeks to get parts. however we are not going to drive this vehicle until fixed because of extreme fear of fire. dealership refuses to provide another vehicle to use in the meantime. very disappointed in service! *ak
03/01/1998		1	02/01/1995
	Fuel injection rail o rings failed, causing fuel to leak on engine. notified dealer. he told me they would not fix the problem. we spent 997.00 on repairs and were amased this was not recalled as a safety defect. also, rack and pinion steering malfunctioned. *ak
12/02/1997		1	10/01/1995
	On the morning of december 2, 1997 when my family and i were in the car in the driveway of our home, as i started the car a flame shoot out from under the hood. my family jumped out of the car as i popped the hood and the engine was ablaze. we quickly called the antelope fire department, which came and put the fire out. autowest dodge site the cause of the fire to be a broken fuel rail and worn ignition parts.
12/03/1998			07/01/1998
	This is a fire sfaety recall, and i want this taken care of right away, before it catches fire. it was announced as a recall. this is an emergency to me. please help.

	Fuel injection delivery system is leaking fuel which has resulted in the vehicle becoming inoperable. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak
12/30/1998
	98v184000/790; fuel is coming out of the middle of the car, very strong smell coming from the vehicle. dealer contacted and stated the fuel rail is defective. this vehicle did not comply to the recall. provide further information. *ak
11/22/1998
	Consumer experiencing fuel leakages from the sealing o-ring/ nhtsa recall # 98v-184000. dealer notifed and infomed vehicle was not under mfr. recall. *ak
12/10/1998		1	06/01/1995
	Stopped at mcdonalds, saw smoke coming from under hood. a man got out of his car and said my car was on fire. he went into mcdonalds and got a fire exsinguisher and put it out. the firemen said it looked like it started at the trottle body and injector. also the mechanic said it looked like it started at the fuel rail. i noticed the recall on here and have been told that chrsyler has not determined which cars are affected. my extended warranty will not cover this because fire was involved, and chrsyler will not cover it because they say they are not aware of any recalls on my car. my auto insurance will have pick this up and i do not think this is right.
12/01/1998
	Fuel leakages from the fuel injector area, causing gas fumes to come into the vehicle. consumer was told by her independent repairman that the dealer does have a repair kit for that problem, but they are on back order. *ak
12/07/1998		1	05/01/1995
	Noticed fuel smell in car compartment area, took car to dealer. found out there was a national back order on the fuel rail assembly which was noted as leaking. very worried about safety of vehicle with a verified fuel leak.

	Fuel is leaeking out from the o-rings and the fuel injection rail onto the engine. dealer has repaired. *ak
10/26/1998		2	04/01/1995
	Faulty fuel rail system has leaked gasoline onto engine on two seperate occasions. this could have easily caused a fire resulting in possible injury or death to occupants.
09/01/1998			11/01/1995
	Fuel rail wiring harness failed, causing a fire.
01/01/1998
	Recall 98v184000.790. consumer started to smell fuel while driving and mostly when the vehicle was stopped. manufacturer was contacted and this vehicle did not comply to the recall. *ak
12/14/1997		1
	Had smelled gas. vehicle parked & checked underhood. fuel sprayed over entire motor & transmission areas. took to dealer & mechanic had to relace entire fuel rails of the fuel injection assembly. *ak
03/13/1998
	Driver could smell a strong odor of fuel when driving the vehicle. when tires were changed the mechanic noticed that the fuel rail was leaking. the fuel rail assembly and injector rings have been replaced. *ak

	Fuel rail injectors are faulty, causing large amounts of fuel to leak. problem has occurred twice. owner very concerned for safety. *ak
11/18/1997		2	02/15/1995
	The fuel injectors are leaking fuel into the engine compartment. the dealer has repaired the vehicle twice for this problem. this appears to create a serious risk of fire as gasoline fumes are quite strong. *ak

	Broken fuel rails allows fuel to leak causing fires.
		9
	Vehicle has many different defects. dealer replaced 3 transmissions and 1 rebuilt/2 fuel injectors/small block/cv joints/passenger front axle/windshield wiper motor/power windows. these defects are still occurring. *ak
07/12/1995		2
	Vehicle stalled due to failed flexi-fuel sensor. *dsh
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL
09/14/2006	85000	1	10/15/1995
	Fuel injector rail defect. recall was done and i was not notified. *jb
04/08/2004		1	10/29/1994
	Consumer complaint concerning the safety recall on the 1995 dodge intrepid fuel rail o-rings. ts it took the dealer almost ten year to figure out why the vehicle constantly had a fuel smell. the consumer request reimbursement for the repairs made over the years related to the fuel system. nm
03/18/2005		1	11/09/1995
	Nhtsa recall campaign 98v184000, consumer received a recall for the o rings. she took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told there weren't any signs of fuel leakage. the consumer smelled gas and service man smelled for gas but didn't find anything. dealer stated there was a defective fuel rail. consumer had to pay for repairs and feels the dealership should pay for it. ak sb
12/09/2004	5000	7	01/05/1995
	Since owning the 1995 dodge intrepid we purchased brand new, these are the problems experienced since owning and the problems being experienced now. we have had steering problems which required the power steering pump to be replaced, also some arm had to be replaced due to the right front wheel wobbling. our electric locks have engaged as if holding the switch for a couple of seconds on the passenger side and the driver side. never was fixed due to dealer not duplicating. our ac/heat electronic controls stuck and would not respond to any commands and constantly was blowing hot air, pulling fuse was only remedy. electronic gauges will not always show correct information ie. fuel level, temp, fuel used, compass, ..etc, turning car on/off will usually correct it. our fuel rails has been replaced under warranty recall, but i still will smell fuel inside. our passenger side air bag is warped. our headlights will not come on at times and even go out while driving. flashing high/low beam steering column switch will usually make them come on. our most recent problem and the state our vehicle is in right now is smoke is coming from the steering column and it is very hot and i believe a fire is trying to start. the car is parked at the location this started at and is not being driven. *jb
10/01/1998
	Nhtsa recall # 98v-184; fuel leaks from fuel injection line onto the engine. consumer called dealer, and was told nothing could be done. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS
09/21/1999
	Recall 98 v 184 000/fuel leakage: after recall repairs were done on three occasions fuel injector failed, and causes fuel leakage onto engine. dealer notified. informed consumer that part of failure was not covered under recall. seeking nhtsa assistance on this matter. feel free to provide any further information. *ak
12/08/1998		1
	Gas leak at fuel rail and fuel injector, causing spark plugs to short out, repaired prior to recall, after repair continued to have problems with rough idling/hesitation and missing. upon 2nd visit found carbon build up in number 1 and 6 cylinder, and arcing at end of #4 wire, all repaired as well as 2nd replacement of fuel rail o-rings. all problems due to gas leak. (98v-184)
11/23/1998		2	12/19/1995
	Was smelling fumes inside vehicle. took vehicle to dealer. informed fuel injectors were leaking fluid. vehicle not under recall (#98v184000), but had same problem. *ak
12/24/1998
	Vehicle experiencing same problem as indicated in nhtsa recall #98v-184 000, chrysler/ fuel leakage. dealer/ mfr. notified and informed consumer vehicle was not under that recall. *ak
10/22/1996		2	04/14/1995
	Fuel injectors failed.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
06/30/2003		1
	I was involved in a 45 mph side collision with a pole after hydroplaning and my vehicle burst into flames killing my 15 month old daughter 3 years ago. my lawyers say it was what they believe was a defect in the vehicle or a bad design. *nm
04/11/2003	56300	1	08/01/1995
	The fuel tank holding strap rusted completely through, which caused the tank to become detached from the body of the vehicle. jb new tank strap replaced. tt
		4
	Vehicle leaks fuel onto the engine whenever it's started. dealer has seen vehicle 4 times, and is not able to fix defect. dealer says no problem.*ak

	Fires in engine compartment, rubber gasket in front of fuel rail leaks in engine due to design, cannot stop fuel into motor. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING
03/11/1999		1	06/01/1995
	Fuel rail o-rings, fuel rail, outlet side fuel rail defective, dealer does not have immediate access to parts.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
08/01/1998
	Gas gauge is misreading level of fuel. *ak
07/01/1998
	Gas gauge registering a quarter tank of gas, when vehicle shut off it was out of gas. dealer notified and will not repair unless cost is picked up by consumer. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
09/20/2002
	Mfr# 790 & nhtsa# 860/433--5888: fuel leakage: consumer problems with fuel leakage. vehicle at the dealer. feel free to provide any further information. *mr
09/04/1998		2	05/03/1995
	Fuel rail failed on two occasions resulting in leakage. mjs
01/03/1999		1	03/01/1996
	Replaced fuel rail, tie rod and bushing failure caused difficulty in steering and alignment problems.
11/01/1997		1
	Fuel rod failure, causing gas to leak, resulting in fumes entering vehicle.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLING/CHARGING
11/01/1998		3	05/01/1995
	The fuel rail was defective and repaired on three occasions, with additional repair to the fuel regulator. however the fuel rail is included prior to recall notice (98v184000), but the fuel regulator is not. *yc