1996 Dodge RAM 2500 fuel system problems

Filed Apr 24, 2014 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · KY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, fuel was smelled in the cabin and smoke emitted from the engine compartment. Upon inspection, the contact noticed a crack in the fuel line. The contact was a certified mechanic and personally replaced the number four fuel injector line. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jun 27, 2009 · Fuel system · 135,707 miles · UT

Straps broke on my gas tank dropping the tank to the hwy,which punctured the tank and 34 gals of diesel fuel was lost on the hwy. After checking this out with several different sources, it seams to be a recurring problem with dodge trucks why no service bulletins or owner notifications, to the original owner.

Filed Sep 25, 2007 · Fuel system · 48,000 miles · MI

On 9/20/2007 I took my 96 dodge pickup for an oil change and the attendant noticed that the front gas tank strap (1 of 2) was rusted through and broken. Upon further examination the back strap was found to be corroded also.

Filed Nov 15, 2005 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 222,500 miles · AL

Dt: contact stated he had a fuel leak. He also checked the vehicle and found that the throttle cable was breaking, 6 out of 7 strands were broken. There is no recall on this vehicle. The vehicle is parked at this time. Repairs have been made to the vehicle. *nm updated 11/7/2005. While searching for a new throttle cable the consumer discovered that the cable in his vehicle was of the type involved in a recall. The consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

Filed Oct 19, 2005 · Fuel system · 118,000 miles · TX

Dt: the contact smelled a gasoline odor and was unaware of where the odor was coming from. This continued for a couple of weeks. The contact inspected underneath the vehicle and discovered that gasoline was dripping from the gas tank onto the pavement. The vehicle was taken to an independent service shop. The mechanic confirmed a crack in the gas tank. The crack was actually on top of the gas tank at the fasteners and mounts that attached to the tank to the truck. The mechanic had no idea why this failure occurred. The mechanic contacted chrysler in order to find a replacement, and they stated they did not have the tanks available for that model year. The mechanic also searched for aftermarket replacements and was unsuccessful. At this point there have been no repairs due to the lack of parts. The consumer was waiting in limbo for a replacement tank that could not be found at this time.

Filed Aug 14, 2005 · Fuel system · 115,756 miles · MD

Rear fuel tank strap broke allowing tank to drag on roadway ripped fuel lines at tank.

Filed Jul 21, 2003 · Fuel system · 40,000 miles · CA

Gas gauge inside on the dodge ram 2500 diesel engines corodes and falls off after a short period of time. Our truck is a 1996 and the gauge broke in 1997. The price is too much to fix it and if fixed, was said that it would just break again. It is very hard to drive without knowing how full or empty your gas tank is. This is a very serious problem and needs to be looked into.

Filed Jan 7, 2003 · Fuel system · FL

Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without warning the throttle would stick in the idle position causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts

Filed Jul 1, 2002 · Fuel system · NM

Fuel tank assembly leaked fuel.

Filed Jul 1, 2002 · Fuel system · NM

1 off the mounts that holds gas tank broke. Tank fell about 10 inches under vehicle,which could cause a major fire if it had fallen to the ground.