Dodge RAM 2500 fuel gauge problems

Filed Oct 23, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 20,124 miles · FL

Was driving under cruise control at 75mph on i95 north in the middle lane, and noticed my truck started slowing down and engine had stalled. Power steering and power brakes went out and there was traffic coming up behind me in all three lanes, so I had difficulty steering the truck off to the side of the road. All electronics remained on, key was still in on position, and there were no status indicators anywhere on the instrument panel or evic to indicate there was a problem. The fuel gauge was still over half full. Once the truck came to a stop, I put it back in park and turned the key off. I was then able to start the truck back up and continue driving the rest of the way home without another incident. I took the truck into the dealer the next day and they were unable to find any fault codes from the ecu. Because there were no fault codes found, the dealer was unable or unwilling to perform any repairs to prevent this dangerous condition from re-occurring. So, I've done some research of my own on this condition and found that chrysler has had identical problems in other vehicle models for which they issued a recall (re: the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v139000). It seems this problem is caused by a loss of communication between the key fob and the wireless ignition node (win). This wireless connection is required to start the vehicle, but for a glitch in the wireless connection to result in a complete engine shutdown while traveling at high speed is a huge safety issue. I am now afraid to drive my truck on the highway unless I stay in the right hand lane.

Filed Oct 18, 2011 · Fuel system · TX

2007 dodge ram 2500. Consumer requests reimbursement for repairs concerning diesel fuel and engine *tgw the consumer stated while driving, he began to smell diesel fuel. He then noticed the fuel gauge started going down. Smoke starting emitting from under the hood, so he quickly pulled over to the next rest stop area. The consumer raised the hood and discovered fuel all over the engine, under the truck and on the travel trailer he was pulling. The truck was taken to a mechanic where he diagnosed the problem as the #4 injector line which was leaking.

Filed Oct 19, 2006 · Brakes, Fuel system · 67,760 miles · AZ

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the ABS warning light illuminated and the fuel gauge did not register the content level of the fuel tank. Although the vehicle was not inspected, the manufacturer was alerted.

Filed Aug 1, 2005 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · TX · crash · fire

Leaking diesel fuel lines(all listed are with original purchaser); fuel gauge failure; throttle cable wearing out.

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 May 8, 2002 · Fuel system · NC

Fuel gauge is erratic. Gage reads full when tank is full. 50 miles later it reads empty and the fuel warning light comes on.

Filed Jan 29, 2002 · Fuel system · CA

While driving, vehicle completely stalled due to a fractured fuel line, which also caused fuel leakage. *ak the cracked banjo fitting allows air to enter the fuel return line causing the morning start to be difficult. The fuel tank sender had been replaced three times. The fuel gauge also reads empty.

Filed Aug 27, 2001 · Fuel system · CA

Float in fuel tank doesn't register accurately to tell how much fuel is in vehicle. Contact dealer, nothing dealer could do about the problem.*ak dealer replaced fuel sending unit in fuel tank twice.

Filed Jan 8, 2001 · Brakes, Fuel system · DE

Vehicle is experiencing problems with the power steering, it locks up while driving and loses power steering while sitting still and without foot on brake, dealer has replaced the power steering pump twice, power steering gear box, installed a vacuum booster, and installed power steering lines, however vehicle still experiences problems. Fuel leveling unit was replaced and the sending unit was also replaced, dealer also replaced the instrument cluster due to a faulty fuel gauge. Consumer felt pulsation in brakes, dealer found rear drums warped and rotors out of round.

Filed Oct 24, 2000 · Fuel system · WI

For last 18 months fuel gauge has not worked. Van was taken todealership. Dealer stated fuel sending unit would need to be replaced, which would cost consumer $500.00. Problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.