1997 Dodge RAM 1500 fuel system problems

Filed Apr 8, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · PA

While driving down the road the clip attaching the accelerator cable to the throttle body snapped causing a total loss of steering and effectivness of the brake. I had a 2 month old and my 3 year old in the truck as well.

Filed Mar 12, 2015 · Fuel system · 181,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, a strong fuel odor emitted from the cabin. An independent technician diagnosed that the fuel tank in house fuel line fractured prematurely causing the fuel to leak on top of the fuel tank and onto the ground. The mechanic advised that the fuel line need to be replaced but the parts needed were no longer available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 181,000. Updated 5/29/15*cn updated 9/28/2017

Filed Aug 14, 2014 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · NJ · fire

Upon exiting vehicle after short trip (2 miles), noticed strong fuel odor. Looked under truck and observed fuel streaming down over hot exhaust pipe beneath engine compartment. Inspection of engine revealed burst line connecting fuel rails, causing fuel to spray over hot engine/exhaust, extreme fire hazard. Cannot be driven due to fire hazard. Line is not rubbing on anything or flexing to cause failure.

Filed Feb 26, 2014 · Fuel system · 159,770 miles · KS

Driving truck in town at app 30mph when fuel tank fell from truck striking pavement. Opened a 5inch hole in tank letting fuel escape onto road & vehicle. Tank fell between truck frame at angle making contact with road. Fuel spray on road & truck until able to stop.

Filed Jan 7, 2012 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · AL

The vehicle leaks from the top of the tank. I have had it repaired once by a dodge dealership but it has started leaking again around the fuel pump. I had the fuel pump replaced and it has started leaking again. I have had it checked by another dealer and the tank itself is cracking. They noted no damage around tank or to other components. They tested the original pump and it did not leak. The leak came back once the fuel pump seal began to dry out.

Filed May 12, 2011 · Fuel system · 147,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge 1500. The contact stated that the fuel tank detached from the vehicle due to corroded straps. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who confirmed that the failure had occurred as a result of corrosion. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 147,000.

Filed Mar 18, 2007 · Fuel system · 200,000 miles · OH

The gas tank strap rusted out on the 1997 dodge ram 1500 extended cab that we own. It was being held up by only one strap.

Filed Nov 2, 2006 · Fuel system · 131,000 miles · LA

Gasoline tank started leaking due to stress crack failure. No indication of mechanical wear at the failure point, appears to be a failure of the plastic.

Filed Jul 10, 2006 · Fuel system · 71,000 miles · VA

Fuel pump failure.

Filed Nov 28, 2005 · Fuel system, Transmission · 93,800 miles · UT

I own a 1997 dodge ram 1500 w/93,000 on it the problems began the radiator $250 just for the part went bad then transmission went out dodge is infamous for the transmission problems I had to pay $1900 to get it fixed after that was done the fuel rail & o ring started to leak another well know defect on chrysler vehicles my truck was visibly losing gas & obviously dangerous there is no way to repair the defective cap you have to buy the whole fuel rail from the dealer for $300 just for the part. I think that is not only ridiculous but dangerous & an obvious problem with other chyrsler vehicles & yet nothing has been done.