268 of the
5,489 complaints filed about the Dodge RAM
are about the fuel system —
5% of everything owners reported.
The worst model year for it is 1994.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram. The contact stated when refueling the vehicle, the fuel did not enter the fuel tank as intended, however, the fuel spilled out onto the ground. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the repair was not eligible for coverage under the warranty program SB-10056513-6651, which had a similar failure description. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
NHTSA complaint #11620442 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal sound. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket had detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket. The contact was informed that the rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that about five years prior, the front fuel tank metal strap mounting bracket was replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V160000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
NHTSA complaint #11605710 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated he noticed a strong odor of gasoline inside the vehicle and the gasoline was leaking from the fuel pump. The contact stated he diagnosed the failure himself and noticed the rubber cap was defective. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The contact stated he replaced several different rubber caps but none rectified the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but the part could not be sold. The failure mileage was 180,000
NHTSA complaint #11479789 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while having the vehicle serviced by a local dealer, the fuel pump was found to be cracked and leaking fuel. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the fuel pump replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.
NHTSA complaint #11455529 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM . THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED, ON THERE WAS A VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL HOSE THAT CONNECTED BETWEEN THE LEFT AND RIGHT FUEL INJECTOR RAILS. . THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ENTIRE FUEL ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 115,000. UPDATED 07/05/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED FUEL WAS LANDING ON THE MANIFOLD WHICH QUICKLY HEATED UP. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND WAS INFORMED THERE WAS NO REPLACEMENT HOSE AND HE WOULD HAVE TO PURCHASE BOTH RAILS WITH THE HOSE INSTALLED FOR ALMOST $500. UPDATED 07/10/12
NHTSA complaint #10456548 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM . THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED, ON THERE WAS A VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL HOSE THAT CONNECTED BETWEEN THE LEFT AND RIGHT FUEL INJECTOR RAILS. . THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ENTIRE FUEL ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 115,000. UPDATED 07/05/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED FUEL WAS LANDING ON THE MANIFOLD WHICH QUICKLY HEATED UP. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND WAS INFORMED THERE WAS NO REPLACEMENT HOSE AND HE WOULD HAVE TO PURCHASE BOTH RAILS WITH THE HOSE INSTALLED FOR ALMOST $500. UPDATED 07/10/12
NHTSA complaint #10456548 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHILE DRIVING HOME 10/20 ~8PM, I WAS SLOWING DOWN IN FREEWAY TRAFFIC ~45MPH. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND WAS JUST ABOUT TO PRESS DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, MY TRUCK SURGED FORWARD FOR ABOUT .25 OF A SECOND (SPLIT SECOND). THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE PAST ~8 TIMES. I NOTIFIED THE DEALER AT 26,000 MILE SERVICE AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE ENGINES SWITCHING BETWEEN THE ECO MODE AND NORMAL MODE. (5.7 HEMI). PLEASE ADVISE. (I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW FROM FOLSOM DODGE, CA.)
NHTSA complaint #10432305 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK FRACTURED AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT SHOULD HAVE PAID MORE ATTENTION TO THE STRAPS BECAUSE THEY ARE DESIGNED TO EVENTUALLY WEAR OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
NHTSA complaint #10400036 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
2006 DODGE RAM. CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND WENT INTO SAFE MODE.*TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND A PROBLEM WITH SOME OF THE INJECTOR. EIGHT INJECTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED WITHIN THE PAST YEAR AND SOME OF THE WIRES WERE REPLACED. WHEN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED CHRYSLER, HE WAS INFORMED REPAIRS WERE NOT GOING TO BE AUTHORIZED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WA PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. CHRYSLER ADVISED THE CONSUMER TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT MALFUNCTIONS AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #10385063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM WITH A CUMMINGS DIESEL ENGINE. WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 55 MPH, THE CONTACT BEGAN TO SMELL DIESEL FUEL AND WITHIN 15 MILES OF TRAVEL, THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR FELL FROM ONE HALF OF THE TANK TO EMPTY. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THE FUEL INJECTOR HAD FRACTURED FROM THE FUEL PUMP TO THE CYLINDER. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 119,000.
NHTSA complaint #10336191 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS DEFECTIVE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH THE FUEL LINE CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT STATE IF ANYONE WAS INJURED. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8000.
NHTSA complaint #10320679 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 1992 DODGE RAM THAT HE PURCHASED ON 02/01/06 AND STATED THAT IN COLD WEATHER ONE CAN SMELL DIESEL FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN A LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP, BUT THEY COULDN'T REPAIR IT BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURE WOULD NOT PROVIDE THE DEALER WITH THE PARTS. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 93E034001 .
NHTSA complaint #10178855 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2003 DODGE RAM FUEL LINES ROTTED RESULTING IN A SEVERE LEAK. *KB ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER CANNOT OR WILL NOT PRODUCE A REPLACEMENT FUEL LINE. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE THE TRUCK WAS SITTING IN IDLE, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE BACKWARDS. THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH NO SUCCESS. THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN A HILL AND INTO A TREE. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AFTER HE EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE WITH THE TRANSMISSION.
NHTSA complaint #10162631 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH DRIVER HEARD A RATTLING SOUND. DRIVER PULLED OVER, GOT OUT, AND SMELLED FUMES. TO HIS SURPRISE THE FUEL TANK HAD DETACHED FROM THE TRUCK AND WAS DRAGGING ON THE ROAD. MECHANIC WAS AMAZED THAT THE FUEL TANK DIDN'T BURST INTO FLAMES BECAUSE OF A FIST SIZED HOLE. THE STRAPS THAT SUPPORT THE FUEL TANK WERE NEVER FOUND, AND THE PART WAS NO LONGER BEING MANUFACTURED. *AK
NHTSA complaint #10110925 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
GAS GAUGE DOES NOT REGISTER ALL THE TIME, CONSUMER STATED AFTER FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH GAS TO CAPACITY IT SHOWS EMPTY. AFTER MAKING CONTACT WITH THE DEALER WARRANTY EXPIRED.
NHTSA complaint #10103846 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NAR 1/15/2003. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE FUEL TANK METAL SUPPORT STRAPS. THE FLAW MAY CAUSE THE FUEL TANK TO DROP FROM THE TRUCK ONTO THE GROUND AND START A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO METAL STRESS BASED ON THE POOR DESIGN OF THE HOLDING STRAPS. THE CONSUMER THIS PROBLEM WHEN HE WENT TO LOOK UNDER THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE REAR PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK WAS HANGING LOW AT THE SAME TIME HE NOTICED THE METAL STRAP WAS HANIGN LOOSE, HE CRAWLED UNDER THE TRUCK ANS SAW THE REAR TAK STRAP WAS BROKEN ALLOWING THE ENTIRE FULE TANK TO BE SUPPORTED ONLY BY THE FRONT TANK STRAP.
NHTSA complaint #10004097 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.