1998 Dodge RAM 3500 fuel system problems

Filed Dec 4, 2012 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The driver stopped and merged the vehicle on the shoulder of the road. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the fuel pump would needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated the fuel pump was replaced three different times. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2006 · Fuel system · 170,000 miles · TX

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 MPH on the highway, the vehicle operated at a reduced speed followed by a loss of all power without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over without incident. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact determined the lift fuel pump and injector pumps were inoperative and both pumps were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified.

Filed Jan 23, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · 153,000 miles · NH

My vehicle completely stalled and lost power at 70 MPH leaving me with no power steering or power brakes. I was barely able to force the vehicle into the breakdown lane. I brought it to a dodge dealer where it cost me $3,700. For an ECM computer and injector pump for this diesel engine. Eight months previous I had replaced the lift pump at a cost of over $800. I now understand that the federal safety agency has earlier investigated this diesel engine and found no 'safety' problem relating to this failure. I further understand that there was a 'limited' recall performed by cummins, the engine manufacturer, which only included school busses and emergency vehicles as well as for their big customers, ups and fedex. Is there no consideration of the individual owner's safety? By my research there are 350,000 of these vehicles still on the road (122,000 were repaired under warranty in a dodge 'fix-if-fail' program) with potentially catastrophic safety defects. This is a truly dangerous condition. Fortunately for me, I am an above average size male. I'd seriously doubt if a young driver or small individual would have been able to safely navigate this vehicle to the side of the road. Conversations with the dodge dealership and with the dodge consumer hotline resulted in their denial of being aware that there is or has been any problem with this vehicle. A blatant lie on at least the hotline supervisor's part. *nm

Filed Dec 21, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · 92,179 miles · WA · fire

Dt: the contact started vehicle in order to move it. Then, he turned the vehicle off. The starter kept running, causing the vehicle to catch on fire. The fire was extinguished. The vehicle was towed to a dealership to be inspected. They found the fuel shut off solenoid shorted out. The manufacturer was contacted.

Filed May 15, 2003 · Fuel system · TX

The fuel pickup pump burned the injector pump.

Filed May 15, 2003 · Fuel system · TX

There was a problem with the gasoline gauge.

Filed Jan 28, 2003 · Fuel system · 127,177 miles · MI

The fuel pump broke causing a fuel leak and black smoke occurred. Dealer was notified. Ts

Filed Jun 21, 2001 · Fuel system · TX

Fuel injector pump has gone out 6 times in 8 months, causing engine to miss badly. Dealer claimed that problem was due to water in fuel. Please add any further comments.

Filed Sep 15, 2000 · Fuel system · TX

Fuel tank cracked, causing leakage. Dealer has repaired vehicle several times, and the problem still exists.

Filed Oct 7, 1998 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

Fuel tank sensor failed, resulting in a leak.also vehicle overheated.