10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,170 miles

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problem #27

Feb 052002

(reported on)

Intrepid

  • miles
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.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #26

Feb 242002

Intrepid

  • miles
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.

- Lynnwood, WA, USA

problem #25

Feb 052002

(reported on)

Intrepid

  • miles
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.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #24

Feb 242002

Intrepid

  • miles
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.

- Lynnwood, WA, USA

problem #23

Jan 102002

Intrepid

  • miles
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.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #22

Oct 142001

Intrepid

  • miles
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.

- Branford, CT, USA

problem #21

Feb 092001

(reported on)

Intrepid

  • miles
Recall number 98V184000. While vehicle was parked for an hour fire ignited in engine compartement due to a leak in fuel injection system. Consumer did not receive recall information as second owner of vehicle.

- Farwell, MI, USA

problem #20

Dec 012000

Intrepid

  • miles
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.

- Webster, TX, USA

problem #19

Jan 012000

Intrepid

  • miles
Leaks fuel directly over engine, extremely dangereous! recall this also! this car also is our second Intrepid to have catastrophic transmission failure to be covered under warrenty. Also the second Intrepid we owned that dealers refuse to fix air conditioner leak, they only spray an anti fungicide on the evaporator coil.

- Andover, MA, USA

problem #18

Oct 092000

(reported on)

Intrepid

  • miles
Please refer to NHTSA campaign id #98V184000. My car was serviced under the resulting recall; fuel rail assembly was replaced in 1999. Now for the past several days I have smelled gas. Two independent garages stated that the fuel rail is leaking. I went to huffines Chrysler-Plymouth in plano, tx, who said the fuel injector O-rings were leaking and were not covered by the recall. Your online notice about the recall states that both the fuel rail and injector O-rings should be replaced free to vehicle owner. Huffines refused such service. This complaint is not only about safety but about a dealership who gave bad service and misled the customer. Thank you for your attention.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #17

Dec 121999

Intrepid

  • miles
Consumer had recall work done before recall 98V184000.

- Suisun City, CA, USA

problem #16

May 142000

(reported on)

Intrepid

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Front Royal, VA, USA

problem #15

Jun 021999

Intrepid

  • miles
Fuel line leaking at fuel rail, R/R plenum and throttle body assembly, R/R fuel rail assembly found split O-ring causing consumer to smell gas and vehicle to stall. Nlm

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #14

Feb 062000

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Lesbon, IN, USA

problem #13

May 311999

Intrepid

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

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #12

Jan 202000

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel pressure regulator leaked fuel onto the engine compartment which may have caused a fire.

- Everett, MA, USA

problem #11

Dec 191999

Intrepid

  • miles
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?

- Suisun City, CA, USA

problem #10

Dec 091999

Intrepid

  • miles
No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Rapid City, SD, USA

problem #9

Nov 171999

Intrepid

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

- Forest Heights, DC, USA

problem #8

Sep 231999

Intrepid

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

- South Bend, IN, USA

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