Dodge RAM 3500 fuel pump problems

Filed Mar 3, 2026 · Electrical · MI

A mechanic at professional auto shop diagnosed the failed TIPM. It caused the fuel sending pump in the fuel tank to stop pumping. The truck stalled while driving on the highway leaving me stranded in 2-degree weather. I read online that there was a lawsuit for this issue but don't know how to file to recoup the $1200+ repair bill on top of the $200 cost to tow it to the auto repair shop. There was an electrical draw and emergency flashers randomly turning on causing the batteries to die a month prior to the failure of the TIPM. I did have the check engine light come on when the fuel pump was cutting out and stalling. The truck is currently in the shop, and they ordered a new remanufactured TIPM.

Filed Oct 20, 2021 · Engine · AZ

Break down of high pressure fuel pump causing lose of power and complete replacement of the fuel system

Filed Oct 24, 2020 · Fuel system · 36,662 miles · CA

While traveling on the highway at approximately 75 MPH with a load in the bed of the truck and towing a trailer, the vehicle engine stopped, eliminating power steering and power brakes. Afte having the vehicle towed to the dealer for diagnosis, it was determined that the cp$ high pressure fuel pump had discintegrated.

Filed Apr 8, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 118,000 miles · SD

While driving down the highway, the vehicle stalled. I lost power steering, brakes, all electrical, and engine power. Everything stopped working and went black. Luckily I was not pulling a trailer, have to stop, or turn fast. If I would have, I would have crashed.*dt consumer stated fuel pump failed and it had a bad ground. Above the rear axle. It had electrical issues. Backup camera blacked out, reverse lights come on and stay on, lights and blinkers flicker.

Filed Oct 5, 2017 · Fuel system · 237,400 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the intake fuel pump was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 237,400.

Filed Mar 23, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · CO

2006 dodge 3500. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice 14v‑795. *ld the consumer submitted invoices, proving the repairs were done, prior to the recall. Also, the outer and inner tie rods, fuel pump and blower motor were replaced

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 10, 2014 · Fuel system · 66,305 miles · CA

Driving my diesel, 1 ton, 2004, 4x4 truck with 66,000 miles, turning left across traffic into a business. Engine stops, no brakes, no steering, no warning, nothing. Never had a problem with this truck before this event. Traffic is coming at us and I am headed into a ditch as I cannot turn vehicle. Frantically trying to get vehicle started, will not start, but able to roll forward and make it into business barely missing ditch. People come out to help push vehicle into safe spot. Called tow truck, they get there about 1.5 hours later. He got truck started, said to drive it down the street that probably something clogged the diesel tank inlet, but ok now. Truck seemed ok, so we hooked up our boat that was in this business, proceeded home. Got about 1 mile away on twisty mountain road, truck again dies, no brakes again, cannot hardly steer and cannot stop boat and truck and proceed down hill holding on trying to stay on road. I managed to get it stopped. Had it towed to dealer this time. Dodge dealer explains that the "lift pump" that pulls diesel fuel from tank to engine had gone out, they state "this is common problem that dodge knows about." they refuse to replace the "lift pump" that is fairly inexpensive saying that dodge knows there is a problem and the consumer has to pay to have a "fuel pump" put into the fuel tank as the fix. This cost is over $1400. Upon hearing that I cannot have the "lift pump" just replaced, I went to the internet forums on cummings diesel "lift pumps" turns out there are lots of pages showing this is a common problem with the cummings diesel and most all will experience it. If dodge knows there is a problem and people can be killed due to how the truck suddenly dies, they should be responsible for addressing the problem!

Filed Apr 10, 2014 · Fuel system · 156,894 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while hauling a trailer at 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle lost acceleration power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure where the dealer replaced the pressure relief valve, the fuel filter twice, the fuel pump was replaced three times, the fuel canister housing was replaced four times, and the software was updated but the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,894 and the current mileage was 177,000.

Filed Nov 29, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 73,000 miles · GA

When purchased at the dealers driveway, idle dropped extremely low then surged, salesman said that was normal for diesels, drove from that dealership to home with same problems almost at every stop, took to dealership again, they changed fuel filter, no change, then changed fuel pump, no change, then said they think it might be injectors or fuel rails, I had enough asked for the keys they still made me pay $600 plus to remove the vehicle even though they couldn't find the problem, shortly after that I started getting alot of blow by from number 6 cylinder, the PCM stopped functioning normally so I had to replace that, shortly after that I had to replace the turbo charger. Recently I was driving it and it started smoking extremely bad and just quit, I opened the hood and there was oil everywhere, had to have it towed home where it still sits as of this day. I have heard so many bad things about this vehicle between the years of 2006 and 2007, I think it only fair the dealer should stand up for their product.