1999 Dodge RAM 2500: fuel pump failure

Filed Jan 24, 2008 · Fuel system, Steering · ND

Vp44 fuel pump dies without any notice leaving passengers and driver stranded at highway speeds loss of steering control because of no power assist! Track bars that fail because of poor engineering causing loss of steering control ! Track bars fail within 1-2 years of use! At a cost os 3-500$ each!

Filed Aug 15, 2007 · Fuel system · 136,000 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 2500. While driving 60 MPH, the engine lost all power. The power steering and brakes completely failed. The vehicle eventually stopped on its own without a crash. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop where it was discovered that the fuel pump and injection pump needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 136,000.

Filed Mar 13, 2006 · Fuel system · 116,000 miles · AZ

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55mph, the fuel pump and lifter failed. As a result of the failure, the vehicle lost all power. The vehicle was pulled safely to the side of the road. It was towed to the residence of the contact and no repairs were made.

Filed Mar 13, 2006 · Fuel system · 70,200 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 MPH the fuel pump failed without warning. This caused the vehicle to loose all power. The vehicle was coasted off the road without incident and then towed to an independent repair shop. Although the fuel pump was replaced the mechanic was unable to determine what caused the failure. The manufacturer was alerted.

Filed Dec 27, 2005 · Engine · 123,000 miles · MI

My 1999 dodge ram 2500 slt turbo cummins diesel. Over $11,000.00 in maintenance in 5 years @ 122,000 miles. Most recently fuel pump, turbo injected over a $3,000.00 bill. 30 days ago it was $3,000.00 and several other issues.

Filed Nov 30, 2004 · Fuel system · CA

Vehicle stalled while driving. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the injector fuel pump needed to be replaced. Consumer informed mechanic that this problem had occurred more than once, and had not been resolved. Mechanic notified the consumer that two injector fuel pumps had been replaced on this vehicle, but for the third pump consumer has to pay because warranty expired.

Filed Jul 29, 2004 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · WY

Engine quit working due to lack of fuel. When this occurred vehicle stalled. This caused loss of power brakes and steering. This failure occurred due to fuel pump failure. Dealership replaced fuel pump 3 times.

Filed Feb 24, 2004 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · MI

Vehicle stalled while driving. Consumer stated that the fuel pump was corroded, and replaced it. *ak the engine had shaken harshly when it stalled. The vehicle was difficult to steer the over to the shoulder. The consumer found a positive wire on the fuel transfer lift pump had corroded and broken off causing the engine to stall. The wires for the transfer lift pump had no protective cover and were exposed to the elements. Chrysler redesigned the fuel pump.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Fuel system, Transmission · 25,000 miles · FL

Transfer fuel pump was twice replaced under 100,000 mile warranty. Currently, vehicle needed a third replacement after 140,000 miles. Also, fifth gear was completely gone. This occurred at 140,000 mi. *ak