Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Dodge Intrepid owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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. …
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.
After starting car on the morning December 8,1999 I could smell gas fumes. I immediately shut car off and examined the engine. I noticed fuel leakage near the fuel injector rail. I proceeded to dealership (central Dodge in raynham) and purchased 6 new fuel injectors, assuming that was the problem and the least expensive. I replaced injectors that evening and still had fuel leaking. I had my wife come out and assist me by turning the key so I could see where leak was coming from. Almost immediately after stariting the car I saw fuel streaming from the left side of the fuel rail. A fire started and I immediately put it out. After going to same dealership to purchase fuel rail I was told about the recall. They towed the vehicle into their dealership and replaced entire fuel rail assembly at no cost to me. …
Stopped at mcdonalds, saw smoke coming from under hood. A man got out of his car and said my car was on fire. He went into mcdonalds and got a fire exsinguisher and put it out. The firemen said it looked like it started at the trottle body and injector. Also the mechanic said it looked like it started at the fuel rail. I noticed the recall on here and have been told that chrsyler has not determined which cars are affected. My extended warranty will not cover this because fire was involved, and chrsyler will not cover it because they say they are not aware of any recalls on my car. My auto insurance will have pick this up and I do not think this is right.
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.
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 updated 3/31/15
On the morning of December 2, 1997 when my family and I were in the car in the driveway of our home, as I started the car a flame shoot out from under the hood. My family jumped out of the car as I popped the hood and the engine was ablaze. We quickly called the antelope fire department, which came and put the fire out. Autowest Dodge site the cause of the fire to be a broken fuel rail and worn ignition parts.
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.
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.
Vehicle was involved in engine compartment fire. Fire dept informed consumer that fire May have been caused by a fuel injection system leakage. NHTSA has a recall concerning: Chrysler/fuel leakages # 98V184 000. Can NHTSA provide addtional information on this matter.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5l engines. The fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel injection rail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (passenger) side fuel rail. Vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which includes changing the upper…
NHTSA investigations
Fuel injection delivery system fuel leak
Fuel injector assembly leakage
Nitrile rubber seals used in the fuel rail assemblies of the subject vehicles at the supply, return, and crossover tube fittings, and at the pressure regulator fail, resulting in fuel leakage in the engine compartment.also, the outlet (right) fuel rail May leak from cracks at certain mold gates in the thermoset rail material.Chrysler will recall the subject vehicles and stated that it intends to replace the o-rings…
Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis
On September 5, 2004, mr. Robert galenty of iselin, nj, petitioned the agency to conduct defect investigations of certain model year (my) 1993-1997 vehicles produced by daimlerchrysler corporation.his petition identified three issues of concern: 1) fuel leaking from the fuel injector rails; 2) brake fluid contamination resulting in brake failure; and 3) susceptibility of the vehicle frame to damage while the vehicle…
Fuel System complaints in other Intrepid years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 1995 Dodge Intrepid?
NHTSA has 110 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 1995 Dodge Intrepid, 19% of the model year's 589 complaints. The component named most often is fuel injection system (58 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Dodge Intrepid fuel system problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 98V-184 (fuel injection system, Aug 6, 1998). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 1995 Dodge Intrepid fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 85,000 miles, and 22% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 15 fires and 5 injuries and 7 deaths to fuel & propulsion system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.