Fuel Injection problems of the 1996 Dodge Intrepid

Nhtsa campaign id number : 98v184000 I own 1996 Dodge Intrepid. I am at least the 3rd owner of this car. Has this vehicle been recalled and repaired? I recently had the repairs done at my expense; October 6, 2006. This after smelling gas for months. Can I receive a reimbursement?.

On 3/16/06 the engine in my 1996 Dodge Intrepid caught on fire out of the blue. This car only had 60,000-70,000 miles on it. An investigator for Chrysler corp. Looked at the car and filed a report with Chrysler corp. Apparently there was a recall in 1998 having to do with fuel leaking from the fuel injection rail or o-rings which I was never aware of. Chrysler denied my claim and stated that they had sent me a notice in Feb. 1999 at my current residence, although we did not even close on my house until may 1999. I never received a notice, and this fire was a result of a fuel leakage. When I called the customer claims resolution dept. And explained that I never knew about the recall etc. I was told that once Chrysler makes a decision to deny a claim there can no rebuttal, and that I would need to contact a lawyer if I wanted to go any further in resolving this. Needless to say it would cost a lot to get a lawyer so I am stuck paying the costs to repair the engine which was a result of a defect caused by the manufacturer.

The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Intrepid. The thermo plastic rail for the fuel split and leaked gas all over the motor, almost causing vehicle to catch on fire.

Consumer is experiencing problems having recall repairs performed on the 1996 Dodge Intrepid. Each time the consumer went to the dealer to have the recall repair performed, he/she was told nothing needed to be done with the obd codes and only the gas cap were being checked for pollution. The consumer was given several excuses as to why the vehicle could not be repaired.

Leaking fuel injector o rings. Repair was refused by foot hills Chrysler on 10/13/04. Nhtsa recall #98v184000. The fuel rail was resealed on Nov. 28th 2003 by lithia foothills and subsequest to the repair the injector o rings are leaking. Invoice from lithia did not indicate that a pressure test was performed. The recall states that if the o rings fail under pressure they "will be replaced as well". This is the third time for this recall. The first time was in Jan. 1999. Recall work was performed by lithia foothills at that time.

Leaking fuel injector o rings. Repair was refused by foothills Chrysler on 10/13/2004. Nhtsa recall #98v184000. The fuel rail was resealed on November 28, 2003 by lithia foothills and subsequent to the repair the injector o rings are leaking. The recall states that if the o rings fail under pressure they "will be replaced as well.

Recall 98v184 000/fuel leakages: vehicle is leaking fuel from the fuel rail injection system. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Consumer stated the recall repairs were performed in 1999, however he feels the problem has returned, there is a burning fuel smell.

Consumer found fuel coming out the front injectors. Consumer had it corrected from previous recall 98v184000/ manufacturer's recall 790. It's leaking the exact way as before and dealer is refusing to look at it.

While driving and approaching a stop engine will shut off, and engine light will come on just like stated in recall 98 v 184 000.

Recall 98v184 000/fuel injection system leakage: received a manufacturer's recal 790 notice concerning dealer's corrective action that stated the following: dealers will replace the nitrile rubber o-rings in the fuel rail with fluorocarbon o-rings. If fuel injectior o-rings leak after pressure testing, injector o-rings will be replaced as well. Both dealer and manufacturer informed consumer that they were only responible to replace o-rings, and injector would be at consumer's cost. Dealer's service manger name is john naro at forthteen hundred motors in nashua, nh; phone # 603/888-0200. Manufacturer's service representative is deanna furnari. Both the dealer and the manufacturer claimed they were responsible only for the fuel rail o-rings.

During and after driving the vehicle, a 1996 Dodge Intrepid with a 3. 3l engine,there was a strong smell of raw gasoline. I took the car in for service and the resolution was replacement of the fuel rail due to cracks and the fule injectors due to leaking o-rings. These problems are identical to those addressed in NHTSA campaign id number: 98v184000 which address the 3. 5l engine in 1996 Dodge Intrepids.

Recall repair (98v-184) not completed as stated, possible fraud by the repair facility (attorney for consumer).

Had receivednotice #98v184000 in the mail. Contacted dealership to have "o" rings replaced. Vehicle towed to dealer due to fuel leakage. The "o" rings had broken & were not to b e replaced. They were not sealing. The remedy failed to work.

Recall repair completed, however vehicle experienced problems with fuel system after repair, found a piece of the old o-ring in the fuel line causing blockage (98v-184).

Strong fuel smell /o-rings replaced/only very slight fuel close to engine can see gas dampen fuel rail.

Consumer had been smelling fuel inside of vehicle for about three weeks until today. He had taken vehicle to shop service where they told him the problem was with the fuel rail that is leaking. Dealer had been contacted.

Strong fuel odor from under hood.

Vehicle experienced failure of the 0-rings prior to recall notice (98v-184). Mjs.

The o rings on some of the injectors were leaking fuel. There is a recall for this defect (98v18400). However, I was told my vehicle was not included in the recall. It was manufactured within the time frame listed in your database. The dealer would not pay for the repair.

Recall 98v184000. While driving there was a strong odor of raw gasoline, got stronger when idling. Lifted the hood smell was stronger. Mechanic stated fuel leak. Dealer is not aware of the problem with this vehicle, manufacturer states the vehicle does not comply with recall.

Vehicle has a fuel leak, and there are fumes coming from the fuel rail injector. The fumes are very strong.

Fuel is leaking from the fuel injection delivery systems such as the o-ring on the fuel rail.

Consumer was informed by the manufacturer that the fuel leakage recall 98v184000 had already been performed on their vehicle. The vehicle is currently leaking fuel and the dealership has indicated that the leak is on the opposite side, not on the side indicated in the recall.

Recall work not completed due to scheduling problems with the dealership (98v-184). Mjs.

We have contacted local Chrysler, who refused to fix the vehicle. . . We told them it was leaking fuel. We contacted national Chrysler and they were not open today. We then contaced NHTSA and they said wait. I want this on record in case of failure since chysler will not address the problem on any level right now.

Consumer had recall (98v184000) work performed regarding the fuel rail and is now seeking reimbursment from the manufacturer and has been unsuccessful.

Fuel injection rail causing the fuel to leak onto engine. Parts are on back order.

I have the car in for the 2nd time to get the same recall done, the fuel o rings and fuel rail, my engine was spraying gas. I wonder if it is really going to be repaired this time. I hope it does'nt take a major explosion or accident for Dodge to fix the problem or offer a replacement vehicle. I think this car is a lemon.

While traveling noticed a raw gas smell inside vehicle . Dealer stated fuel rail and injections needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.

Consumer has attempted to get recall 98v184000/ fuel injection system failure fixed, but all dealers within the area have a waiting period of 3- 4 months. In the meantime consumer is driving an unsafe vehicle.