Nine problems related to fuel injection rail have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Intrepid. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Warmed up car before going to work while parked in driveway. Got out to leave and could smell gasoline even though car was operational and got me to work.
Nhtsa recall 98v184000; Dodge issued a fuel leakage recall. Vehicle was included in recall, but still was experiencing fuel leakage from the fuel rail due to cracks, even after free repairs twice. Dealer will repair at consumer's expense for a third time.
(1) smelled fuel (2) fuel was leaking from fuel rail above engine (3) parts on order from Dodge to replace fuel rail and its defective design with new redesigned parts. Note this was a previous recall and the parts with the design defect was just replaced.
Car has fuel smell. . . . . Only when weather is cold.
The vehicle's fuel rail cracked causing fuel to leak. The consumer is concerned that the vehicle will catch on fire. The vehicle has been recall and repaired, however the problem still exist. Please provide any additional information.
I started smelling gas and was going to get it fix the next day the very nest day while driving to work my car caught on fire. I still owe almost 3,000 dollar on it and just found out that the dealer should have gotten it fix before he sold it to me. By it being my first time buying a car I really wasn't aware of these things. I'm not sure if there is really anything I can do I just thought I would see if I have a complaint and if there is some way to rectify this situation. I wasn't aware of the recall. And they should the car to me as is. No letter or statement of any recall or damage was given to me. I have had minor work done on the car but I didn't know that this was a problem.
I have 1997 Dodge Intrepid (3. 5 l engine). Passenger side fuel rail has developed leak. Problem is not o-ring, but appears to be crack. Dealer and Dodge customer service say this is no problem, is simple wear and tear item. I believe this is a defect issue with the fuel rail and a serious safety issue and should be a recall item. Est cost of repair (including diagnosis , multiple accesses to rail) $600. 00 (one side only).
The vehicle leaked gasoline. Consumer found out that vehicle had been in an accident prior to purchase and that a recall had already been performed. However the fuel rail o-ring leaked gasoline on the passenger side. Dealership not willing to do anything.
While driving consumer smelled gas fumes. Vehicle was towed to dealer, and dealer determined that fuel rail cracked.