1997 Dodge Intrepid Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 344 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Dodge Intrepid overview page.
What owners report
“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…”NHTSA complaint 734952 — filed 10/23/2000
“VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF RECALL (98V-184) PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE RESULTING IN FIRE. *MJS”NHTSA complaint 550427 — filed 02/22/2000
“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…”NHTSA complaint 550705 — filed 02/02/2000
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 Dodge Intrepid have fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system problems?
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System is the most-reported problem area on the 1997 Dodge Intrepid: 47 of 344 complaints on file (13.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1997 Dodge Intrepid have in total?
344 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 25 involved a crash, 26 involved a fire, 22 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
