I brought my truck into the dealer that I bought it from for a recall on my fuel tank in the summer of 2018. They kept my truck for a few days and gave me a loaner. The dealer called me and told me to bring the loaner in and take my truck with no repairs. The service people said that mopar no long carried the tank for my truck after ten (10) years. Inspection is coming up in july of 2019. Other than the fuel tank, my truck is just like it was, when I bought it new. Please help me and others with this problem. I know that I am not the only one with it. Even if I buy another dodge truck, I am not giving up the truck I have. Please, help me make my next vehicle a chrysler or dodge, by treating me right on this one.
2008 Dodge RAM 1500 fuel system complaints
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After each fill up the truck will die while coming to a stop. It will continue to do this until the fuel level is lowered. My research has revealed that it is either the fuel tank or fuel pump. This is the second time I will have to replace the fuel tank. The first time it was under warranty. Not this time..
While filling up with gas it spills out. Only way to fill it up is to it very very slowly a little at a time. It went from filling up normal then all of the sudden it won't do right. The last 4 times I've put gas in it.
I have reported this same problem numerous times before. The engine just quits on the highway with a loss of steering and braking. It seems to happen after refueling and a strong odor of fuel is noticed. This happened within 2 or 3 minutes after refueling and while approaching interstate 35 in waco, tx, on 11/30/2018. An inquiry was made to the local dealership who said they were unaware of the problem and that no complaints have been filed with them. In reviewing other consumer websites that is not true, there are numerous complaints about this same problem and it is definitely a critical safety issue. It is time for the government to investigate this issue before someone is killed or seriously injured.
Just recently, my 2008 dodge ram 1500 quad cab, 4x2 will stall right after filling the tank with fuel. Within the first mile this truck has stalled at least three times. Once enough fuel has been burnt, the truck will run fine until the next fill up and the condition returns. 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. I have read that several others have had this same thing happen with their trucks. I have been told that my truck needs a new fuel tank assembly since the defective part is not serviceable as it is plastic welded inside the fuel tank. I am hoping that an investigation will be opened and a recall on these tanks is initiated to prevent vehicles from stalling in the middle of an intersection and creating a potentially life threatening situation.
Tie rod assembly
Timp failure
At about 89,000 miles I noticed when filling the truck the nozzle would click off many times before it was filled. It steadily got worse as time went by, it started to spit gas back all over the truck and myself. The dealer told me it was either the filler tube or the whole gas tank both of which are over $2200.00 dollars to replace. They said if I paid $150.00 they would narrow it down. I paid the fee and was told it was the filler neck. They replaced it only to find it was not the problem. I tried to fill it up and was greeted by a gas spray as it had done before, it was not fixed! On top of that, the service manager, craig refused to do any more work on the vehicle and to take it elsewhere!
The vehicle was stable at a costco gas station. When filling the fuel tank, gasoline spews out of the filler tube and sprays all over, including on me! The fuel sprayed from out and around the tank filler neck gasket. I called the dealer and asked the service writer what is going on? He said it was probably the roll-over valve that was in the filler neck. He said it could also be the fuel tank itself, which is costly. I asked about warranty or goodwill he said no. The problem, in the beginning, it was happening intermittently, it would splash back occasionally then it blocked the filler completely where I could only fill at a very slow dribble. I stopped driving any more than short distances and could only get a quarter of a tank in at about 25 minutes of holding the nozzle. Not only is it a fire danger, and a caustic chemical it is an environmental problem with gasoline spilling on to the person filling the truck, the ground, and the airborne fuel particles! I had them replace the fuel filler tube and it turns out not to be the problem! Now they actually told me at the dealership, mcpeeks dodge of anaheim that they would not be fixing my car and said to take it elsewhere! This is a very basic safety complaint on a system that is a basic fault of the design. I need help! Please contact philip copeland state of california bureau of auto repair, who has done a lot of looking into my complaint. His number is (949) 988-5233. He has contacted the dodge factory and the dealership that was my goto repair facility. He got nowhere but talked to everyone concerned and has much information. I have a large notebook filled with documentation, please call me [xxx] thanks in advance.[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
After I refuel, whether it's 10 gal. Or top it off, the truck will stall everytime as I drive just the first several miles(maybe as soon as 100 yards or up to 10-12 miles or so). It only happens when I come to a stop, like at a red light or at low speed making a turn. It always starts back up, not always easily though. Of course when this happens, power brakes and power steering is lost. This has put me in a couple of dangerous situations while making a turn and suddenly lose power steering. After it's stalled several (4-5) times, it seems to recover until I refuel again and we start all over. This is definitely a major safety issue and a recall needs to happen to finally fix this recurring problem that has been happening for some time now. I purchased this vehicle new and didn't have a problem for the first 40,000 or so miles. It now has 65,000 miles and this problem re-occurs with every single refuel.
Engine stalls under braking just after refueling vehicle, this problem continues until several gallons of fuel are used. Power steering and braking is lost due to engine stalling. This happens on any road surface at any speed. Engine will restart sometimes after several attempts.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While adding fuel to the vehicle, fuel spewed from the recovery unit. The contact sustained blisters to the hands and legs, which did not require medical attention. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (mcpeek's dodge of anaheim, 1221 s auto center dr, anaheim, ca 92806) where it was diagnosed that the filler pipe and/or tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: [xxx]. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 89,000. *tt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When I stop for gas, I try to fill the gas tank, gas comes gushing out from around the tank opening. This has happened several times. About a pint or more sprays out all over me the side of my vehicle and the ground. I am afraid of the volatility of the gas so I won't take a photo for fear of a spark. Not only is this physical getting fuel on my person but an environment hazard too. Need help soon the factory won't do anything about it although they have fixed similar trucks that do the exact same thing, they say I am not covered! They say it is happening because of the roll-over valve sticking. Not only am I at risk of burning up at the station, I could be incinerated in a roll-over crash!!
While trying to fill fuel tank stationary at a gas station, fuel spills out and shuts down fuel filling nozzle, dealer replaced fuel fill tube on 11/22/2017 but this did not correct the problem. Now chrysler wants me to b pay them to find the problem. I have read many dodge forums with hundred of owners having this same issue.
Vehicle stalls after a gas fill-up. I start my truck after filling up at the pump. Pull out of the station, go a little ways down the road, stop at a stoplight. Sit at idle for maybe 30 seconds & the truck dies. The truck only does this after fillups. No check engine. No codes. Looks like there are a lot of people complaining about the same thing. This has been happening constantly after every fill up. The truck runs fine afterwards.
This vehicle has given me many problems and most recently very dangerous ones. A few months ago on my way to work around 4am the drive shaft broke off and flew out at 75 MPH. Luckily there wasn't much traffic during that time and the back part of the drive shaft is the one that broke off not the front so the truck didn't flip over. The truck has been repaired since then. Now a few days ago my pregnant wife was driving the truck and it turned off on her in the middle of an intersection while I was working out of town. On my return I found the electric throttle control light on at the dashboard. In doing some research I found that this is typically in relation to a bad fuel pump relay. I found this to be more than common on many dodge vehicles and obviously a very dangerous problem to have. The fuel pump relay on my vehicle seems to be integrated into the tipm and not serviceable. There also seems to not be a recall for this problem. It now appears I am being forced to spend $1200 on a manufacturer defect. This vehicle has gone from being my daily commuter to a huge liability because I am not sure what will happen next.
Recently went over 100k miles and fuel tank is not filling properly, as it actually trips the pump every half gallon or so. After getting tank filled, truck stalls for about the first 15 miles. Truck has stalled at intersections, while driving at speed, coming to a stop, etc. After about 15 miles, stalling stops, but once again the truck will not take fuel properly. Called dealership and they want to replace fuel tank with an exact replica that still has not fixed the problem. According to local dealership and online research, problem is stated to be a stuck vent line valve internal to the gas tank. Almost $2,000 dollars wanted to replace this tank with another tank that has not been fixed. When truck does stall, loss of steering, brakes, etc. Until I drop it into neutral, start it again, and put back in drive while all the time trying to make sure I do not cause an accident.
After you fuel up the vehicle will shortly stall several times afterwards. Leaving you with no power steering. I am concerned about the safety of myself and others. This is happened to me many times on public roads and even highways. I would have almost crashed if I had not noticed that I had lost power steering. I have also heard complaints from other people who say the same about there dodge pickup of similar year. I feel like this should be a big concern, and I should be doing more to fix this problem.
Fuel tank inlet check valve has failed, not allowing fuel to enter gas tank during fill ups at gas station. Under a warranty extension (x49) vehicles between mdh #020108-063023 are accepted although the same part and issue is coming up on my vehicle with mdh # 110821 of the same model year. It is not covered under a very limited recall used to cover for a much larger problem concerning made vehicles manufactured under chrysler. This is a much larger and widely reported problem than the manufacturer is representing due to the large recall and repair costs it would take on. The consumer must now replaced the whole fuel tank due to the fuel tank inlet valve being molded into the tank, which is extremely costly.
Vehicle engine will die/stall when gas is full, especially when going around corners or stopping quickly as in for an emergency. Sometimes just dies when slowing down. Seems to be related to gas moving around in the gas tank when it is full or close to full. When vehicle dies power steering and brakes are also lost making it difficult to maintain control and it quickly becomes a dangerous situation trying to maintain control of a vehicle that weights thousands of pounds while moving along a busy street. Very dangerous.
After the fuel tank is filled, when slowing down or coming to a stop the vehicle will stall and die in traffic and is slow to restart. The dash shows a "check gauges" light, however there are no codes thrown. The dealer has said that the fuel tank needs to be replaced but if this is the case is seems that it is a design flaw.
The truck has developed a habit of randomly stalling when coming to a stop. This is dangerous at intersections and railroad crossings. I have had the truck back to the dealer several times without success.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ram 1500. Whenever the vehicle was filled with fuel, the fuel tank would spew the fuel back out. The contact was unable to add fuel to the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at various speeds and after refueling, the vehicle would stall. The contact stated that the failure only occurred after refueling, and when the fuel tank was full. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Got up one morning and started up my truck heard a ticking sound, upon investigation found that a bolt had broken on the driver's side manifold
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at various speeds and after refueling, the vehicle would stall. The contact stated that the failure only occurred after refueling, and when the fuel tank was full. The contact stated that the fuel tank vent valve failed, which caused fuel to enter the vapor canister under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. ...updated 02/19/16 *bf... Updated 05/03/18
On my 2008dodge ram 1500 I did the recall for the fuel neck twice and still had problem with it then started to working right. Then just last week start having problem with again on 10/17/2015 when I fill up .the gas start to come backup and take 20 min to 1/2 half hour to fill my truck and did it again 10/23/2015
I was just notified for a problem with my air bag. I had another recall about my gas filler tube, repaired by dodge. I was not notified about any of the front suspension recalls or problems with the wheel bearing. This part failed about two years ago and I had it replaced but never received a recall. I still have the original wheel bearing part that was given me at replacement. What is going on? Is my front end going to fail while my family is driving it? I only have 89,000 miles on my truck. I would like an answer.
After filling up to full tank of gas, truck runs rough and stalls at first couple of stops. Almost got run into from behind by another car. This happens every time you fill up gas.
Second owner vehicle bought aug 2015 with approximately 32000 miles. Every time fuel is added to the vehicle, no matter which pump I use, fuel gushes from the filler neck of the vehicle. This occurs even if I fill the tank slowly not using the automatic filler on the pump. If the tank is filled to full it will overflow. Approximately a pint of gasoline shoots out of the filler neck and down the side of the vehicle onto the ground and myself. This is a well documented complaint with these vehicles. Please tell chrysler to fix this environmental and safety hazard.
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