119 of the
919 complaints about the 1995 Dodge Intrepid are about the
fuel system — 13% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
85,000 miles.
F
119
Complaints
3
Crashes
18
Fires
7
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Fuel Injection System
5848.7%
Fuel System, Gasoline
2117.6%
Delivery
75.9%
Injectors
54.2%
Hoses, Lines/Piping, AND Fittings
54.2%
Fuel Rail
54.2%
Tank Assembly
43.4%
Hoses, Lines/Piping, AND Fittings
43.4%
Carburetor System
32.5%
Fuel Pump
21.7%
Fuel & Propulsion across every Dodge Intrepid year
PURCHASED CAR ON 8/11/14, DROVE IT HOME AND ON 8/12/14 STARTED CAR AND SAY GAS SPRAYING OUT OF INJECTORS ON TOP OF MOTOR. ALL INJECTOR SEALS WERE BAD AND HAD TO BE REPLACED, SAME WITH VALVE COVER GASKETS OIL WAS RUNNING DOWN ON EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. BOTH WERE FIRE HAZARDS, 8/27/14, RIGHT SIDE AXLE IS BAD AND BEARING IN DIFFERENTIAL IS BAD. THIS CAR HAS A 4/15 INSPECTION STICKER ON WINDSHIELD, HOW COULD THIS CAR PASS THE VA STATE INSPECTION WITH THIS MANY PROBLEMS? AND ALL BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THEY WERE WORN OUT TO.
NHTSA complaint #10628944 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 92,000 milesEspanola, NM
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE INTREPID. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, FUEL FUMES SEEPED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A FUEL LEAK NEAR THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IN THE MOTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE O-RINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000. UPDATED 10/10/14*CN UPDATED 3/31/15
NHTSA complaint #10626440 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 201,000 milesWinston-Salem, NC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
NHTSA complaint #10230907 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hopewell Junction, NY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #10181602 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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.
NHTSA complaint #10174310 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Scottsbluff, NECrashFire3 injured1 killed
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
NHTSA complaint #10164020 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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
NHTSA complaint #10115723 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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.
NHTSA complaint #10102667 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesCarlton, MNFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
NHTSA complaint #10071947 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 12,400 milesWake Forest, NC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
RECALL 98V184000, WHILE DRIVING/PARKING O RINGS WERE LEAKING FUEL. DEALERSHIP DID NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED.
NHTSA complaint #10066809 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lyons, GA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #10052181 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 56,300 milesWest Bend, WI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
NHTSA complaint #10015982 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Garner, NCFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A FUEL PROBLEM WAS THE CAUSE.
NHTSA complaint #10009564 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winston-Salem, NC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
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
NHTSA complaint #769673 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sangus, MA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
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
NHTSA complaint #8021585 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wethersfield, CT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
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
NHTSA complaint #767799 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lebanon, CT
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
MFR# 790 & NHTSA# 860/433--5888: FUEL LEAKAGE: CONSUMER PROBLEMS WITH FUEL LEAKAGE. VEHICLE AT THE DEALER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8019673 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesCenterport, NY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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
NHTSA complaint #8019623 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Milton, KY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #763280 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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.
NHTSA complaint #897902 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tempe, AZ
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL INJECTION " O"-RINGS WERE LEAKING . CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER REPAIRED PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #892539 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charlottesville, VA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #886190 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Detroit, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
THE VEHICLES FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 98V-184 RESULTING IN A LEAK. NLM
NHTSA complaint #559930 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Novi, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #880192 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marcus Hook, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
RECALL 98V184000. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED UNDER ABOVE RECALL. HOWEVER, FUEL RAIL HAD A HAIRLINE CRACK AND " O" RINGS DISINTIGRATED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #875261 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Columbia, SC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #730744 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Columbia, SC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #730744 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Columbia, MO
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA complaint #728524 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Maple Grov, MN
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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
NHTSA complaint #553209 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.