Vent valve is cracked on fuel tank. Dealer let me know that it is such a common problem that they have no tanks available and they are back ordered. Seems they should have a system in place to replace just the valve not the whole tank. With gas leaking out the vent valve there is concern for a fire.
2005 Dodge RAM 1500 fuel system complaints
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November of 2016 the original fuel pump was leaking fuel, when it was removed the mounting flange had cracks all the way around the flange.the fuel would leak when it was parked with the engine off. I believe it leaked while it was running and moving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While refueling the vehicle, fuel spewed from the filler neck even though the fuel tank level was not full. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the fuel tank was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000. Updated 08/17/16
My 2005 dodge ram srt-10 viper truck engine stalls/shuts down without warning, no codes, no errorlights while driving...I have a problem with my truck stalling out when parking or going through slow turns. In the middle of an intersection'while an emergency vehicle was approaching, it died and I slowly drifted over to an adjacent curve.. The most recent was on 11/06/15, but it has happened at least 5 times over the past 5 months. All lights and the radio remain on and it starts right back up, however my steering and brakes lock up which is a huge safety concern. When the steering wheel is turned my rpms drop dramatically and it sounds like the truck wants to stall. Started surging and stalling so in it went in again, this time they replaced the iac module ...and then they thought it might be the fuel pump'so they tested the fuel rail and claim that it was losing 5% of its torque'but not to be concerned'then they thought it might be the map sensor'but no !...again with no indication, no error lights; and no codes' ' and the dealership mechanics still can not get it to run without shutting off once you step on the accelerator it dies' to dealer for checkup. Could not and can not find the problem. And they charged me $967.00 why can't fiat-chrysler save face when they know a part problem exists and just fix it right without ripping off customers ? The mopar mechanics have had my truck since november 6th, 2015 , (over two months ) and still can not figure out what is wrong with it'.. 'they want me to pay more money while they explore different options they claim that the fiat-chrysler coprporation engineers want them to try' 'really..ss you are asking the consumer/customer to fund the education of your mechanics'fiat-chrysler really ????? Please recall these trucks before some-one or some-family gets killed please..please !!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 50 MPH, all of the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel and the brake lamps failed. The failure recurred numerous times. The driver stated that there was an abnormal odor of fuel coming from the front of the vehicle and the vehicle began to violently shake. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The engine stall which appears you have investigated is concerning for me. Multiple times I have been make a r turn and had the engine "die" in deceleration through the turn resulting in the truck losing power steering and electrical components of the truck. The recent incident almost resulted in me striking a motorcycle waiting in the l hand turn lane for the traffic signal. The engine has stalled in several other turn situations causing me to be restarting at stand still in traffic. I feel this has proven to be a safety concern and not just a inconvenience.
When filling up for gas the pump does not stop causing gas to overflow from the fuel filler. I have contacted dodge and they will not do anything. I have researched this issue and is a common problem for these vehicles. I am concerned as this is a fire hazard every time I go to fill up at a gas station. I have owned this vehicle since july 2014 and this has been an issue since I purchased the vehicle.
CUSTOMER STATES THAT VEHICLE STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS, INCLUDING STOP LIGHTS AND WHILE DRIVING IN SLOW TRAFFIC, STALL INCIDENT HAVE OCCASIONALLY OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CUASING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. EVEN WHEN NO CODES ARE THROWN VEHICLE HAS A OBVIOUS MISFIRE, CODES ARE NOT CONSTANTLY THROWN BUT WHEN THEY DO THEY ARE ONLY THROWN DURING TRAVEL UP HILLS AT RPMS OVER 3500, THE CODES THROWN ARE P0306, P0308 WITH NO APPARENT CUASE. APPROXIMATELY 6-8 MONTHS AGO THE CODE P0308 WAS THROWN AND THE ROCKER ARM ON CYLINDER 8 WAS DETERMINED TO BE THE CUASE, IT WAS REPLACED. CODE STOPPED BEING THROWN UNTIL 9/4/15. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN USED AS A DAILY DRIVER AND HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN EXCESS OF NORMAL WORK AND BACK DRIVING. OWNER HAS CONTACTED A DODGE DEALERSHIP WHO HAVE 1. NOT FOUND A CORRECTIVE ISSUES, 2. NOT BEEN ABLE TO RECREATE THE ISSUE. THIS IS APPEARING TO BECOME AN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL. CUSTOMER HAS INFORMED DODGE WHO STATES THAT HE SHOULD TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIP AND HAVE THEM DIAGNOS IT.THIS HAS BEEN DONE ALREADY AND THEY COULDNT FIND ANYTHING. CUSTOMER HAS SINCE INVESTIGATED the federal safety agency INCIDENT CODES AND LISTED RELATED ONES BELOW the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10734353 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10714473 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10706537 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10703252 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10701387 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10690819 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10684177 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10684171 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10683138 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10676503 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10673112 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10640356 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10631009 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10608546 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10607485 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10595905 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10575632 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10526020 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10524646 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10523845 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10520377
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving, the oil gauge pressure decreased as the oil pressure gauge warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the oil pressure gauge failed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving at any speed, the vehicle hesitated as if it were low on fuel and then stopped without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was able to be restarted and was towed to an independent mechanic. The failure was not replicated. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times without warning and the failure was progressing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel pump assembly may need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired by the mechanic. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 14v817000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
As I was preparing to park, my truck accelerated on it's own jumping over a concrete stopper and into a large metal pole in front of a business. The entire front of my truck caved in, the hood, the grill and the bumper crumpled and the air bag (which should have) did not deploy. The dealership is refusing to fix it and filed a criminal no trespass against me so I can't go on the lot or try to talk to the salesman. The police officers who responded checked me over, said it was an 'at fault' accident but only because I was behind the wheel and gave me a 'crash bureau form' to fill out, which I did. My online research showed recalls on both the accelerator and the air bags. Please help me. My insurance is not going to pay for the repairs due to the fact it was due to defective auto parts and the dealership should take care of it, which they won't. I am a fifty year old disabled female and my truck is my lifeline. I do not have the $7,000.00 the dealership wants me to pay to fix the truck I just bought (still doesn't have plates on it yet) and paid $10,000.00 for. I bought it from benny boyd in marble falls, texas.
As I pulled into a parking space, when I applied the brakes, the motor revved up, causing the pick up to surge forward and jump over a concrete stopper into a metal pole in front of a business. The hood, grill and bumper caved inward about a foot, the air bags did not deploy. I had a bump on my forehead and my wrists were sore for a few days. I did not go to er.
Pulled into a parking spot in front of goodwill, foot on the brake, the truck surged forward, smashed into a metal pole, caved in my grill, bumper and hood and the airbag did not deploy. I had a bump on my head from the steering wheel and my wrists were bruised from hitting the dash. I took my truck to benny boyd here in marble falls per instructions from my insurance company and mark ball, the man who sold me the truck, told me to 'piss off' then filed a 'criminal no trespass' against me so I can't go back to the place I bought it.
I heard an unusual noise, kind of a rattle and vibrating sound. It continued to get louder for about an 8th of a mile. I began to move toward the right lane of traffic to exit the main road. The noise became extremely loud and there was a grinding sound. Almost immediately there was a loud crashing thud occurred and the truck jarred to an immediate stop. After looking underneath I saw that the whole drive shaft was disconnected from the rear and fluid was spilling on the ground. The tow driver said he'd not seen anything like this happen. Our mechanic came by our place took a look at it and told us about the problem with the rear of this make and model. The pinion nut fell off or vibrated loose. We couldn't understand what could possibly have happened, then it all made sense when we found the recall and investigation information.
Last saturday on june 28 2014 I was leaving my residence when I observed a small leak dripping out of my rear differential where the pinion gear goes into the differential. I ordered a pinion seal at my local auto parts store. On my way to the parts store I noticed a very faint whine coming from the rear end. About 1 to 2 miles after the whine was first noticed it quickly became a roar for no more than 20 seconds and then the pinion gear snapped at the differential locking both my rear tires up sending my truck sideways. With my son in the back seat it was a very frightening experience for a 2 year old. I couldn't move the truck out of the middle of the street so I sat helplessly and waited for a tow truck. The next day I looked underneath the truck and realized that along with my rear end being toasted so was my drive shaft which had damage from spinning freely. Then I observed my gas tank with a dent so big I have no choice but to purchase a new tank. So far I have been quoted for a used rear differential at several salvage yards from 800-1400. It's ridiculous that this problem continues with dodge trucks and nothing is being done about it. Is it going to take someone loosing there life because negligence from dodge to get these problems fixed and hold dodge accountable!!!!
While truck was parked and secured, a fire started in the wire harness above the gas tank. Fire was contained before vehicle became engulfed. Fire department and police department reports made. Insurance company investigated. Determined wire harness overheated and ignited gas vapor leaking from plastic fuel system lines. Due to use of plastic materials, fire spread rapidly, including the top of the fuel tank melting. Truck has been repaired.
The fuel tank on this truck leaks, the tank and the parts on it seem to be faulty, there are cracks were the fill tube is and tank is cracked, I believe the tanks on these trucks are a fire and loss of life issue,, it looks as the materials the tanks are made with aren't meant to be used for a gas tank, to me its poor material and design of a gas tank, when I took it to the dealer to trouble shoot my problem, they wouldn't even put what the problem was on the service ticket, they told me I need a new gas tank, as a retired nj state certified fire fighter, I see this a real life safety issue,
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while making a turn at a low speed the vehicle stalled with out any warning. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times and he was able to restart the vehicle after waiting a few minutes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 78,000. Updated 07/05/12*lj the consumer stated sometimes while the vehicle was running, but not in motion, it would simply cut off. Updated 07/10/12
Was turning onto freeway onramp at approximately 5 MPH and engine stalled. I have had intermittent RPM fluctuations the last month but have not experienced a stall until now. With a automatic transmission vehicle this seems rare and dangerous.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500 st/slt. The contact stated when starting the vehicle she discovered that gasoline fuel was pouring onto the engine. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where she was informed that the fuel tube assembly was defective. The dealer also stated that the replacement part was also defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The current and failure mileages were approximately 60,000.
Upon starting my vehicle it doesn't immediately respond to pressing the gas pedal. When it does get going the vehicle stalls and shuts off at the first slow down I make. This happens every morning. I have done nothing to fix the problem yet because no one can tell me what is causing it.
My 2005 dodge ram has been stalling on and off for the last three years. It seams that it will stall while I am slowing making a turn or attempting to park. I feel this is just an accident waiting to happen. I have read soo many cases of people with the exact same problems. I know there has been an investigation to this matter in the past but in light of what is going on with toyota now I feel it is a matter that should be reopened.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated the fuel overflows from the filler neck when the vehicle is being filled up with fuel. The contact called the dealer and he was inform that there is no recalls or warranties on this failure, and the repair would be at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Occasional use of vehicle. Nothing has changed about how or when the vehicle is used. When filling truck with fuel, the pump will shut off after very little time and fuel sprays out of the filler neck and onto the ground and/or person filling the tank. If the fuel is pumped extremely slow, the pump will still shut off every few seconds and fuel will still spray out of the filler neck. The problem occurs every time I put fuel in the truck, no matter what gas station I use. My internet research has shown a recall for dodge durangos of the same era. There have been several complaints on internet message boards with the exact same problem I am having. Fuel spillage is extremely dangerous as well as bad for the environment.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact smelled a strong odor of fuel outside the vehicle. He also observed severe corrosion of the fuel tank. The failures occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they recommended that the fuel tank be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unable to be entered into the system. The failure mileage was 67,000 and current mileage was 67,489. Updated 08/14/09. *lj updated 08/17/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact noticed that the engine warning light consistently illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, when fuel is placed in the vehicle, the gas tank overflows before it has been completely filled. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the fuel tank. Immediately after the repair, the failure resurfaced. The failure mileage was 37,620 and current mileage was 41,919.
2005 ram 1500 decelerated while in cruise control on an upgrade. After several seconds the vehicle kicked down and raced the hemi engine. This was with enough power to push me into my seat. It exceeded the set speed by 7 MPH and then returned to normal cruise behavior. Upon exiting the highway I stopped for a light at the end of the exit ramp. While waiting for the light to change the engine attempted at stall and then raced the engine up to 2500 rpms, then back to stall. This occurred three times before returning to normal idle. Wilson dodge in torrington ct is finding no codes in the computer to explain the erratic behavior of the vehicle.
When refueling the vehicle, the automatic shut-off on the pump works correctly but the tank will bubble up fuel causing a spill. I never top-off the tank! The dealer has worked on this twice and is scheduling a third appointment. I am concerned that they have no idea why this is happening.
2005 dodge ram 1500 quad cab 4x4, 5.7 liter hemi engine, auto trans. 3,000 miles on truck. Engine is loud during idle, almost as if there is lifters sticking and or inproper engine tolerances. Fuel mileage is very poor, 10-12 miles per gallon in city or highway. Window sticker on truck stated 14-city/16-highway when purchased, way off.
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