2008 Dodge RAM 1500 fuel system problems

Filed Mar 14, 2025 · Fuel system · 113,999 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while going to start the vehicle, the contact became aware that there was an object hanging down by the driver's side rear wheel well. The contact observed that the metal strap had detached from the fuel tank. The contact stated that the metal strap was extremely corroded. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V160000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 113,999.

Filed Apr 11, 2024 · Fuel system · OH

When filling gas at the pump, it shuts off constently. During this process, I am spilling gas on the ground while trying to deal with getting my tank filled. I had the gas fill line replacement done a few years ago and solved this very same problem, but the problem has returned. I have read in dodge forums of this happening to other owners and sounds like there may be an OEM solution to replace the gas fill line vent tube. I have checked with my dealer and OEM website, but there has not been anything done about this from the OEM.

Filed Aug 27, 2020 · Fuel system · 180,000 miles · TX

On more than 1 occasion, after filling the gasoline tank, the vehicle has stalled shortly after being filled. Yesterday, I filled the tank. Aware of this issue from past experience, I avoided "overfilling" it. Approximately 3 or 4 miles later, I made a righ turn at low speed to enter a parking lot and the vehicle stalled. I lost power steering and struggled to get it turned safely. At first it wouldn't crank, but eventually I did get the truck restarted. I conducted some business, then went back to the truck and started it to head home. Again as I was turning right to exit the parking lot, the vehicle stalled and I had to struggle to get it to restart. This is extremely dangerous and from internet research, I know others are experiencing the same thing.

Filed Feb 10, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 95,000 miles · LA

After filling up with fuel on serval different occasions the truck will shut off with no warning lights or service lights. This causes the power steering and everything to stop. When at a stop sign it can be started safely from park or neutral but when moving it has to be put in neutral to re start because the brake system does not work good either. It has happened at stop sign and stop light as well as driving down the road at 55 MPH

Filed Aug 8, 2019 · Fuel system · NY

I have 332,683 miles on my dodge ram 1500 my catalistic converter went I cannot get it inspected I thought they were to last the lifetime of the truck? Can you help I think that this is a record for a gasoline engine still runs great except for this problem if you can help I thank you (xxxx) redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Jun 4, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

The truck stalls after filling with fuel. It can happen at any time; stalled in a turn causing the loss of power steering; stalled at stops; causes bucking. At no other time does the truck have these issues. I have heard of other having this issue with this model and others such as jeep, etc. Regarding the "when did this happen?" question below, it happens at 95+% of fill-ups. The last time it happened was 6/1/19.

Filed May 31, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · CA

Engine shuts off after every fill up at the gas station if vehicle is placed in a moderately hard stop or making a right hand turn on a freeway on ramp or city street causing the engine to shut off completely and leaving vehicle in motion without power to steering and brakes. This has happened more time than I can remember.

Filed May 6, 2019 · Fuel system · 180,000 miles · AZ

When the vehicle is filled up with gas, it will stall until some of the gas is burned off. This has happened to me in the middle of an intersection while turning. Vehicle loses all power. The vehicle also constantly emits gasoline fumes. Very dangerous as my truck is parked in the garage with the hot water heater. Check engine light has been on for months and the instrument cluster reads "gas cap". My mechanic checked it out and verified this is a known problem with this model of dodge ram involving the gas tank. The part that needs replaced is attached to the inside of the tank, so an entire new gas tank is required to correct these issues.

Filed Apr 25, 2019 · Fuel system · 47,000 miles · TX

Having issue with truck stalling out right after fueling vehicle. This happens with out any warning. Several times it has happened while turning, twice going down a hill and multiple time when coming to a fast or even a slow stop or turning. This happens everytime after refueling up the vehicle to full. The engine just quits on the highway with a loss of steering and braking. I've almost been in several wrecks do to these problems. When this happens, steering and brakes are lost creating an extremely hazardous condition and could end in a collision. This also happens when making turns or maneuvering through traffic

Filed Apr 2, 2019 · Fuel system · 125,000 miles · CT

Having issue with truck stalling out right after fueling vehicle. This happens with out any warning. Several times it has happened while turning, twice going down a hill and once so far while sitting at a stop sign. This happens once a week right after fueling up the vehicle. I have been researching this issue online and it seems that many owners have been experiencing this issue. Many have spent over $2000 dollars in repairs at the dealer and still have the issue. Many also report this problem of the engine cutting out while in heavy traffic and crossing traffic. Some have reported being on the highway and the engine cutting out at 70 MPH. This is becoming a major concern as I use this vehicle for towing my travel trailer with my family. This is a serious condition and from what I have read dodge is not doing anything but charging people and not fixing the issue.