Fuel Injection problems of the 1997 Dodge Intrepid - part 1

- the contact has a 1997 Dodge Intrepid that he took to his local mechanic because the vehicle was leaking fuel from the fuel rail system. At the repair facility, the mechanic stated that there was a recall on his vehicle and to take it to the dealership (NHTSA campaign id number : 98v184000. The contact took vehicle to dealer on 01/05/07, when he picked up the vehicle on 01/15/07 the dealer stated that they would cover the labor, but not the part. The contact called Chrysler customer service in regards of the part not being covered who stated that it was up to the dealer to decide repair costs. The contact can provide copies of invoice. The VIN was not available. The consumer was told that the part was not covered, because it was not leaking fuel. Updated. Updated 2/15/2007 -.

: the contact stated there was a smell of gasoline while driving any speed. This was accompanied by a knocking noise in the engine. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where it was determined that fuel had leaked on to the intake manifold. The o rings were replaced, as well as the oil sending units. There was a NHTSA recall# 98v184000, which pertained to the fuel injection system. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

We started noticing a strong gas smell in our car and bad fuel economy. The smell was so strong that it was making us sick after being in the car for more than 15-20 minutes. I took the car to a shop and they told me that it the "fuel rail is leaking and the fuel injection o-rings need to be replaced also". The shop cannot get the parts due to a shortage. They said that the parts are only being used for "safety issues for dealers first". So nothing is being done to fix the problem. We need our car and it could possibly catch on fire due to this problem and we cannot get it fixed.

My name is myra bahr and I own a 1997 Dodge Intrepid w/86k miles. I have well cared for this vehicle. This past weekend, I have experienced the engine seized/quit issue while driving 75 mph on the expressway with my two kids. I figured it was the heat; so I let it cool down. Started back on our road trip. . Which it happened again 10 miles later. Mind you; there was a full tank of gas from shell, recent oil change and fuel filter change. One year earlier, I have replaced the thermostat/injection rail for the same problem. I have called customer service at Chrysler-Dodge but the recall for this year is only with the 3. 5 engine; not the 3. 3 engine-so they will not pay for the repair at the dealership. Thank god my older mother wasn't driving the car; for she wouldn't be able to handle the manual steering and able to get the car safely to the shoulder without causing a severe accident. I just wanted to be heard and share my story w/you.

Consumer took vehicle to the dealer to have the fuel injection rail replaced which was leaking under the o rings, and within a month the same problem recurred.

Dodge Intrepid 1997, fuel leak in the fuel rail. The consumer did some research and discovered there was a recall on the o-rings, however when the consumer entered her VIN into the database the information came back as the recall already being taken care of. 8-10 months later the engine light illuminated, however the dealer told the consumer the vehicle just needed a tune-up. After a few days the consumer began to smell a strong smell of gas, upon inspecting the vehicle, the mechanic stated the o-rings were leaking. The consumer had no idea it was the same recall she had researched about earlier. The consumer then realized it was and tried to get a refund, however the request was denied because the manufacturer stated the consumer knew about the recall and did not get it fixed. The consumer stated this is the third time she is having problems with the leaking.

The recall work could not be done due to lack of parts. Recall# 04v021000 & 98v184000. The transaxle floor shifter moved while in the park position.

This car belonged originally to my brother-in-law as his company car. He sold it to his mother, who, for 2 years, drove it only 1000 miles. She had told me several times that she kept smelling fuel. And, her air conditioner leaked and had to be recharged several times during this period. Upon her death in March, I acquired the car. On 7/09/04 I took the 1997 Dodge Intrepid to Dodgeland of columbia to check for a fuel leak. At the time of check-in for the vehicle I sited the recall 98v-184 and the odi resume summary for investigation rq98-018. This car had been repaired in the recall, however the odi resume states there is no time limit for subsequent failures. Dodgeland checked the car and stated that the fuel leak was not due to the fuel rail or the o-rings, they said I had a bad fuel injector. I told the service technician at that time that if the fuel injector was bad, I should be having performance problems, and I was not. However, they continued to deny this fuel leak had anything to do with the recall. They quoted a $425. 00 estimate for the repair, and stated I should not drive it anywhere. I took the car home and took it to an independent mechanic for repair. This shop found just what I expected that they would find: the o-ring was leaking, the fuel injector was not faulty. I would like the $40 amount I paid Dodge to diagnosis this problem refunded, as well as the 375. 00 repair bill I paid to an independent mechanic.

Consumer stated that her vehicle was leaking fuel. She stated there was a smell of fuel while driving, and stated this is a health hazard. She stated she took her vehicle to the dealer for repair, and was told that this problem had already been repaired on 2/11/99, and will not be repaired again on a recall. She said that the recall was for the o-rings and the fuel system gas line & fuel injection system. She felt as though, this should not apply when it was possible that the o rings were checked and not replaced. Please help.

Nhtsa#98-v-184-000 fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings from hair line crack in the thermoset fuel injection rail. Consumer state had the same problem however this vehicle is not included due to the VIN# dealer notified.

I originally received a manufacturer recall- 98v18400 -beginning of 1999 in may of 1999 I took car to king auto dealership to have recall completed. I recently had car towed to the only certified dealer ship on the island . Discovered fuel o-rings were leaking to some degree from all injectors. Strong fuel smell coming from air conditioner and heater unit. This is my wife 's car and my kids car. This is a safety related defect which substantantially impairs resale value risk of fire plus a health risk to occupants. The service manager before even having a technician analize the problem told me that he had talked to district manager in honolulu that defect is not covered by recall. This 790/ recall was not successfully completed by king auto center. My investigation indicates this is a widespread pattern that should be covered by the manufacture under secret warranties . Have discovered that king auto center still to this day does not have the new parts no. For fuel rail assembly. Dt.

Dealer has replaced a vacuum hose in the fuel system but fuel odor has reoccured. I'm concerned that a fire might occur. Dt.

Nhtsa campaign 98v184000 - I bought the car two days ago from carriage trade auction in PA. Upon mechanical inspection the same day , the fuel injection was leaking . My mechanic contacted Dodge gengnas dealership in philadelpia PA and he was told that the car's o-rings were replaced in 1999 but not the whole outlet fuel rail. The dealer refused to honour this service citing that it's a second recall. Person contacted at gejnas is patty (service manager) phone number 2157447700. Mr.

The consumer noticed a very strong smell of gas, the vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the mechanic diagnosed the problem as being a leakage in the fuel rails and o-rings on the drivers side, however the passenger side had been updated, the drivers side was leaking severly from the fuel rail and o-rings, the consumer was under the impression that the recall work had been performed prior to purchasing vehicle, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

Dealership serviced vehicle for recall campaign 98v184000 on 10-Jan-2002. After vehicle was serviced for recall and returned to the consumer, fuel started leaking from three fuel injectors and covered engine compartment in gasoline. Dealership diagnosed problem, and made all necessary repairs. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

Repairs for recall 98v184000 had been performed on July 20, 1999. However, on October 14, 2001 consumer discovered that replacement o-rings were scorched, yellowish color, and were causing fuel to leak throughout engine compartment. Thus, increasing risk of a fire. Please provide any additional information / attachments. *note: components available for inspection.

A dealership replaced this recalled part in March 1999, however this same part was defective and I replaced it in December 2000. My question, if this part was defective enough for a national recall and the replacement part failed, wouldn't that cost be the responsiblity of the maker? (Chrysler) I bought this car because of the warranty, but after only three years. . . . . It's not turned out to be a very good investment. I'm a single mom, I don't know about cars. I do have routine maintainance done, but that's at the hands of others who are suppose to know what they are doing. I had difficult with allen samuel dealership, here in houston and needed someone I felt I could trust to do these repairs. Plus the mechanic I chose came highly recommended and could do the work at night. This vehicle is my only source of transportation to work. No safety defect found in summary.

Manufacturer's recall notice received concerning fuel injection system leakage. Called dealer on several occasions. Was informed by dealer that they do not have the tools or the parts-- to call back. Been four weeks, and still no results in getting recall honored.

Fuel pressure regulator leaked fuel onto the engine compartment which may have caused a fire. Please provide further information.

The fuel rail and o-rings were replaced first, and I paided for the repair. After I picked up the car, on the way home, it leaked again. Called the dealer, and they came and picked up the car. When called on 12/23/1999, I was told the car was ready to be picked up, and that it was fixed at the Dodge dealer, due to a recall on the fuel rail, and o-rings. My big quisten is should I get my money back for the first repair?.

Consumer had recall work done before recall 98v184000.

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

Gas odor coming in car through ventilation system/fuel pressure regulator/o-ring seals.

Recall repair completed on the fuel injection system (98v-184), however after repair vehicle experienced engine fire due to possible repair failure. Mjs.

Vehicle experienced failure of recall (98v-184) prior to recall notice resulting in fire.

Vehicle was subject to a recall for the o-ring , fuel injection assembly. Parkway Dodge, bloomington, IL. , did the replacement of the o-ring on April 26, 1999. On may 1, 1999 the replaced o-ring repair failed after 440 miles, spilling fuel profusely. The vehicle was towed to festus, mo. Lucas smith Dodge replaced the failed o-ring on may 3, 1999.

Owner noticed a very strong smell of fuel coming from the vehicle. Owner had vehicle towed to a gargage because of the strong fuel smell. The smell went away for a while, and then smell started up again. The vehicle has been brought to a garage 4 times for this problem. Please provide any further details.

When starting up the vehicle consumer smelled gas, and noticed fuel leaking from the fuel injection system.

Fuel is leaking from the fuel injector. Vehicle can catch on fire while driving from under the hood. When driving at 30 mph the engine check light keesp coming on and vehicle is losing power.

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

The dealership replaced the o-rings and not the fuel rail as stated in recall 98 v 184 000. The fuel rail cracked.

Consumer had the recall done regarding a fuel leak 2 years ago, however the problem recurred, and the dealer stated the problem would only be fixed one time, recall #98v184000.

The consumer received a recall notice on fuel injection system leak. The dealer charged him for repairing the recall parts.

Consumer had vehicle serviced for a recall concerning a defective fuel injection system leaking (98v184000). The recall was to be corrected free of charge but consumer was charged for the replacement of fuel injector seals.

The nitrile rubber o-ring and the injector o-rings were under recall, however dealer wanted to charge the consumer to replace the injector o rings.