Dodge RAM 3500 fuel leak problems

Filed Mar 11, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · 202,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2012 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while that while the vehicle was in for service, the independent mechanic discovered fuel leaking from the fuel filter heater assembly. The contact was advised that the fuel filter heater assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V635000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 202,000.

Filed Feb 17, 2023 · Fuel system · TN

Installed transfer fuel tank in back of my pickup truck, two weeks ago after putting 45 gals of fuel in tank, next morning tank was empty. Removed tank and found the bottom of tank has many holes from defective aluminum plate which entire tank is made from. Contacted manufacture ( RDS Manufacturing, 300 Industrial Park Drive, Perry, FL ). Was informed that water in contact with bottom probably caused the problem, my thought is when the sheet of aluminum was made there was contamination in the process therefor causing porosity in the sheeting. There are thousands of these tanks out there on the road and this can't be the only one with this problem, fuel leak of this magnitude is very dangerous on our highways.

Filed Feb 27, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · KS

I had a recall on the fuel heater plug and took care of the problem a few years back. I noticed today that the plug is leaking fuel and was wondering if the problem was ever fixed or if they used the same recalled parts? Do you ever recall an already recalled part? or do they ever pay for the part if I fix it myself?

Filed Oct 27, 2015 · Fuel system · 89,000 miles · CO

2 months after the factory warranty expired, the diesel fuel pump started to leak diesel all over the ground. I noticed the leak on the road or the driveway, where I parked the truck. After about a week I took it to a garage. The truck was still able to be driven because it had not completely blown the seal yet. However, fuel was leaking out of it causing a serious environmental and fire hazard. This is happening so frequently in these trucks that the part, that cost $5800.00, is on serious back order with dodge. It is so far back ordered that I had to have this part replaced with an aftermarket pump. I called dodge and also emailed them twice, but they stonewalled me and refused to help or get me anyone higher than their customer service reps (not even a manager) to discuss having them cover this expensive part that seems to be an issue for a lot of dodge owners. This needs to be a recall with dodge since it leaks diesel and is a hazard.

Filed Oct 19, 2015 · Body, Suspension · 75,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 3500. While driving 65 MPH, fuel leaked from the front of the vehicle. The contact also experienced the vehicle swerving. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the complete axle housing failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Apr 15, 2015 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 3500. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the independent mechanic discovered a fuel leak coming from the fuel heater caused by the electrical connectors overheating. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be repaired because the parts were unavailable. The contact indicated that the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v635000 was received in november of 2014. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Feb 25, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · KY

Recalls: p65 diesel fuel heater, potential fuel leak and fire. Ram does not have parts to fix, refuses loaner vehicle until parts are avaliable. Vehicle not safe to drive n49 left tie rod, requested appointment to have repaired appointment never made by dealer. Emmission control problems related to o2 sensors and wiring, paid $387 to have repairs made, not repaired and not under warranty according to ram. Engine stops running requires code clearing thru obd2 system to get running out of "limp" mode. Dealers aware of issues, multiple tsb, but no fix works.

Filed Feb 21, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · GA

Received recall notice on december 1, 2014 stating that the diesel fuel heater electrical connector may overheat and cause a fuel leak. The diesel fuel heater housing at the fuel heater electrical connector may overheat, leading to the failure of the o-rings that seal the male electrical terminals in the diesel fuel filter/heater assembly. A leaking diesel fuel filter/heater could cause underhood smoke and/or an engine compartment fire. As of today, february 21, 2015 there is no remedy available per the federal safety agency website and the local dodge dealer has confirmed as such. Since there is no remedy available, the local dealership wants to charge me to inspect it for the problem. I don't feel that I should have to pay to have a recalled vehicle inspected for the recall nor should I have to wait three months or more for a solution from the manufacturer. Also, I cannot believe that 82 days after the date on the recall notice there is no remedy. This is ridiculous. This vehicle was purchased to work, not sit in the yard. We have no other vehicle to use in place of it. If dodge does not have any diesel fuel filter/heater assembly components to replace the recalled ones, they need to get their priorities in order as existing customers should come before potential new customers. I need my truck repaired asap!

Filed Feb 14, 2015 · Fuel system · 25,000 miles · PA

In december, I received the p65 fuel heater electrical connector recall which warns of a fuel leak and risk of fire. It is now february and parts are still not available to fix this and avoid the fire risk. If chrysler can come up with the parts to supply their production lines, why can't chrysler come up with the parts for the recall? Based on this recall and other chrysler recalls, the delays procuring recall parts while supplying production line parts appears to be a deliberate strategy by chrysler to delay or avoid the expense of implementing recalls.

Filed Dec 30, 2014 · Fuel system · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that there was fuel leaking from the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the fuel injection line cracked on four occasions in which each time the failure was repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the number four fuel injection line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.