2000 Dodge Intrepid Fuel system Problems

“I own an auto repair shop and I have seen this problem on these vehicles more than once and cannot figure out how Dodge is getting away with not recalling these vehicles for a fuel leak on the pressure line at the back of the engine. It has a steel line that comes from the tank up to the engine and the last approx. 8 inches turns to plastic. The plastic part cracks after time and it sprays fuel onto the exhaust system which seems to me that should fall under a recall. If you search the internet you will see this is an ongoing problem with these vehicles for several years. …”

“Driving vehicle on exit 73 in lisbon,md. When acceleration halts and car will not accelerate over 60mph and was steadily decreasing. As I pulled off the exit, the car stalled and the battery light came on, then the engine light and then the transmission light, proceeding was all lights in the car blacked out and the car was only drifting off the exit. As the car stopped and I put it in park, I noticed black smoke and fire submerging in the front of the car with force. I then heard a pop to realize my tires popped from the burning heat of the fire. …”

“While driving between 65 - 70 MPH consumer heard a flapping noise. Consumer pulled over and turned vehicle off to inspect. Vehicle wouldn't restart. Vehicle was towed to a dealership, and mechanic indicated that noise was due to engine failure. The engine had sludge build up. Prior to the engine failure vehicle had had an oil change. This might have been caused by fuel pump failure.”

“Vehicle would not start. It had to be towed to dealer, and dealer stated that o-rings failed, causing loss of pressure. This, in turn, caused the timing chain to jump. Motor needed to be replaced due to bent valves.”

“Since I bought this car on october of 1999, I have taken it to the dealer 31 times to fix things. I have been without a car 100 days. I have paid out of pocket $3,137.64. I am now on an extended warranty. I still owe $8,000.00 on my car. It has 60,000 miles. I have maintained it every 3,000 miles as suggested in the owners manual. I only use 97 octane gas. I am a very cautious driver. I take care of the car but the car has left me stranded in the middle of highways putting my life and the lives of my passengers in danger. …”