2002 Dodge RAM 2500 fuel system problems

Filed Jul 18, 2020 · Acceleration, Engine · 70,000 miles · TN

Driving down the road wont accelate then loose power , then afew a few minutes drives great then never know when it will not accelate drange losing power like that

Filed Apr 10, 2014 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 81,254 miles · GA

While accelerating the truck start the decelerate and reaccelerate multiple times within a 2-3 second time period and the check engine light came on for large evap leak. This issue happened a number of times throughout a couple week time period. When I brought it to the dealer they said there was debris in the tank that could have clogged the lines, flushed out the lines and continued on. The issue happened again a couple of weeks later and continued for weeks. I brought it back to the dealer they said the pump was bad and needs to be replace, replaced pump continue on. After about 8 months the issue came back and check engine light came back on for large evap leak. Had system check for leaks and found none. The issue still continue months later a random intervals. Luckily the acceleration issue has been mostly when I was accelerating from low speeds and from stop lights. If I had this issue when trying get a cross a busy intersecting I could be killer.

Filed Mar 24, 2014 · Body, Fuel system · 70,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the dash board was cracked and was starting to collapse. Also, the contact mentioned that the left fuel pump would intermittently fail and cause the vehicle to independently decelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the dash board, fuel tank and injector pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 92,000.

Filed Nov 14, 2011 · Fuel system · TX

Who decided that this stock lift pump was ok? Who picked the replacement lift pump? Dodge says cummins, cummins says dodge. Well this little $120 pos lift pump (both stock, and replacements) is known to kill the $1,000 injector pump. Why not just step up and put an air dog, fass or the like pump on the dang truck? It is a few hundred dollars more but no lift pump or injector pump will ever need to be replaced. I guess it looks like I just answered my own question. To make a product that has no known issues won't make money. If the lift pump goes out it weakens the injector pump. I take my dodge to the dodge house; they charge me to replace my lift pump. Later on my injector pump fails, they charge me to replace my injector pump. And the cycle continues till I get smart and put an aftermarket fass pump on and drive the truck 1,000,000 miles with no fuel delivery issues. Lift pumps are the number one failure in any street driven diesel truck. The chevy 6.5, duramax, ford international and dodge cummins all have week stock and stock replacement lift pumps that will fail. When they fail you hurt your injector pump causing it to fail. Before you put any miles on your diesel truck, replace the lift pump with a aftermarket replacement pump. Fass, or air dog it!!!

Filed Jul 18, 2011 · Brakes, Fuel system · 64,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while attempting to park, he applied the brakes but the vehicle would not stop. A clicking noise was heard and the vehicle eventually stopped. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they noticed that the front suspension was damaged. The front suspension system was replaced by the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was 64,000. Updated 08/15/11 *bf the consumer stated he had no power for approximately two to three miles. A diagnosis revealed the left front bearing hub and anti-lock speed sensor were bad and needed to be replaced. Also, the turbo charger was broken and the fuel injection pump was bad. Updated 05/03/12

Filed Jul 18, 2011 · Fuel system · 271,500 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the fuel return line from the injector pump was cracked at the fitting location. As a result, fuel was leaking from the vehicle and it would not start. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. The contact repaired the vehicle himself. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 271,500. Updated 09/27/11 *bf updated 09/30/11

Filed Apr 15, 2011 · Fuel system · 165,000 miles · WA

I own a 2002 dodge ram p u, cummins diesel, and manual trans.. And have replaced the tpu " throttle positioning unit" (sensor) 3 times now, @ a cost of over 700.00 each time. Not only is this an expensive repair, but a potentially and very dangerous defect in these trucks. What occurs is a fluctuation , and the ability to control the accelerator with the pedal, from a fluctuating ability, to an all out loss of power whatsoever... The engine will accelerate, and the idle will rise creating a dangerous situation, then eventually the engine will not respond at all to the pedal... I use my pickup to haul and tow many different trailers, including our 40 ft. 5th wheel, and have had several close calls when I loose power altogether. There needs to be a recall on this unit... Sensor, as it is not only expensive, it is more importantly very dangerous.

Filed Feb 2, 2011 · Fuel system · 99,780 miles · TN

2002 dodge ram 2500 cummins diesel lift pump failure after dealer installed in tank fuel module this is the 3rd injection pump since purchasing this vehicle, (incredible) over $1200.00 each failure chrysler did pay 800.00 toward repair of this vehicle. Why the government does not step up and force dodge to rectify these situations is beyond me, to busy chasing the toyotas of the world, in order for the government owned gm,dodge, to catch up in sales (absolutely amazing) but hey buy american huh.

Filed Jul 3, 2010 · Fuel system · 45,561 miles · NV

On 1998.5 - 2002 dodge ram pick up with the 5.9 cummins diesel there is a real problem with vp-44 injection pump failures. Several vp re builders lay the problem to heat failure & vibration due to solder joints crystallizing. These pumps are not cheap & the problem was so bad that fed x forced bosch the manufacture of these pumps to do something about it. Not everyone has the money to replace one of these pumps. You never know when one of these pumps are going to fail. If you are on the highway or in an intersection & it would fail tat then becomes a traffic hazard. I had on go bad 9/17/2004 & now I have another going bad now. They cost around $2500.00 to $3000.00 to replace.

Filed Mar 22, 2010 · Fuel system · 61,000 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 2500. While driving 68 MPH the vehicle stalled. He was able to slow down and drive onto the emergency lane. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the diesel injection pump was repaired under the warranty. The failure recurred and the dealer only paid half of the cost to replace the injection pump. The manufacturer was contacted on both incidents and they paid half of the 2nd repair. The failure mileage was 61,000. The current mileage was 94,000.