Dodge RAM 1500 battery drain problems

Filed Apr 27, 2023 · Electrical, Fuel system · MI

1. Finding my truck with a dead battery, a lot. Found out that fuel pump is running constantly when truck is off. 2. Dead truck, no start. 3. Yes. 4. No. 5. None.

Filed Nov 15, 2022 · Acceleration, Electrical · TX

The vehicle's fuel pump continues to run even when the vehicle is turned off causing the overheating of electrical wiring and draining the battery, it's a serious issue and a fire hazard that will set the fuel tank on fire, I filed a complaint back in June and no action has been taken.

Filed May 27, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · MT

Fuel Pump Relay inside the TPIM failed as did in the same unit that has been previously recalled in other vehicles.Chrysler Recall P54. Without warning the relay failed while hiking in the desert. I returned to a dead battery and a 17 mile hike back out to cell signal to get help. If this failure happened while driving down the road the results could have been a very deadly crash. Why is this part under recall on other vehicles and not this one? It is the same part!

Filed Nov 18, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · 93,000 miles · TX

The federal safety agency action number: dp14004 my ram 1500 2011 has a fuel pump internal relay in the tipm. The battery runs down every night while sitting in my driveway and it has a brand new interstate battery. My alternator has tested out to be in perfect working condition. Previous to my battery dying the truck wouldn't start for several minutes without cycling the key -- now all I have is a dead battery every morning.

Filed Oct 26, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 165,000 miles · WI

When I turned my vehicle off and took the key out the fuel pump continued to run for hours because the fuel pump relay is bad. This truck doesn't have an external fuel pump relay like most vehicles do. By having a bad internal relay it can cause gas to continue to pump in an accident and if there is a fire the fuel will continue to pump and not shut off. Also by this fuel relay not shutting off the fuel pump it drains my battery and it will burn out the fuel pump.. The biggest concern by not having an external fuel relay where a person can change it is that when it don't shut off as your driving and get I an accident where fire or heat is involved this could cause an explosion injury or even death, because people don't know this relay is bad and can't change it without changing the whole fuse box or getting the fuse box replaced. The first time it happened I parked the car and removed key and left it for 8 hours while I was at work. I came out to a dead battery, after hooking up jumper cables I could hear a humming sound, which turned out to be the fuel pump continuing to pump gas even though key was out and truck was turned off... I know dodge recalled other types of vehicles with this same problem.

Filed Apr 13, 2020 · Electrical · 141,400 miles · OK

My 2011 ram 1500 laramie 4x4 was parked in my driveway overnight and the battery was dead. This battery was five years old, so I replaced the battery and the very next morning the new battery was dead. I charged the battery and took the vehicle to have the alternator tested, the gentleman told me the alternator was not charging like it should, so I replaced the alternator. I drove the vehicle around for an hour and went back home. The next morning the battery was dead again. I can drive the vehicle during the day and all works well unless it is parked for over 5 hours. The battery drains during that time and the vehicle will not start unless the battery is charged. I have listened for the fuel pump to turn off and on and I believe it does turn off/on according to what I know. However, I did notice the fuel pump continuing to run after it pressured up, after about 5-10 seconds. I have pulled the fuel pump relay fuse and it appears to be fine. I have also had to replace the passenger side headlight twice in the last two years and am not sure if this is related.

Filed Nov 9, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 109,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle windows failed to stay up and all the doors failed to remain locked, which drained the battery. Also, when the contact attempted to drive the vehicle, it failed to start and the check engine warning indicator remained illuminated. In addition, while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle would lurch forward. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. Once restarted, the vehicle was able to drive normally. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Apr 22, 2018 · Fuel system · 86,000 miles · MO

After the truck is parked, and the ignition is turned off and key removed the fuel pump motor continues to run, draining the battery.

Filed Jan 24, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · 99,000 miles · MO

I have a 2011 dodge ram. I had to mark 2009 because my year want in the options. I have replaced my fuel pump twice to find out I have a bad tipm. My fuel pump won't shut off even when the truck is off causing a dead battery. Windows roll up and down on their own, truck losses power out of no where, and door locks won't work sometimes. I've spent a few thousand to try to get this fixed just to learn it's the tipm.your options won't allow me to check the proper boxes

Filed Nov 28, 2017 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · NH

Vehicle sits over night and battery drains. Numerous forms online advised this was not something that only happened to me but, also happened to hundreds of others. It has been to the certified dodge dealer four times with no results. I replaced the total integrated control module, went through 3 brand new mopar batteries, had it put on the diagnostics tool at the dealer and after 3-4 weeks of guess and check they could find no problems with it. Something is causing the battery to drain overnight. Sometimes it takes one night, sometimes 3-4 and the temp outside does not play any role in it. There is an electrical defect with my 09 ram 1500 quadcab and no one can tell me the issue. I'm believing more and more that I have gotten a lemon and unfortunately I can not take advantage of any lemon law due to my geographic location in the USA. For the love of all things good in this world, please investigate this problem so we don't have to jump start out trucks...please! I've spent an absorbatant amount of money on the problem and have always owned a dodge ram pickup going on almost 20 years. Never have I swayed from the brand or, even given a thought to purchasing a pickup by a different manufacturer, however, this has me contemplating buying a ford and trading this ram in on it. It's fully paid for and in great shape and love the truck. But...sometimes cutting the cord and going in the ford direction is for the best. I'm sure this will lead nowhere but this is my final plea for help. Please?!