Dodge RAM 3500 fuel smell problems

Filed Aug 19, 2015 · Fuel system, Steering · 7,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 3500. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle jerked and the rear end vibrated. The contact also stated that the front end was vibrating while driving at any speed. As a result of the failure, the tires were replaced on four occasions. The contact stated that under the manifold intake that there was an exhaust leak and there was a fuel odor. In addition, the fuel gauge failed to function. The vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that an abnormal popping noise was heard coming from the front driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 17, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 500 miles · WA

Exhaust fumes enter the cabin whenever the heat or defrost is turned on. Becomes more when the exhaust brake is activated.

Filed May 28, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 300 miles · CA

I have the 6.7 cummins diesel engine. While stopped and with the air conditioning on and while the truck is performing the regeneration process raw fuel and exhaust fumes enter the cab of the truck forcing me to roll my windows down. This has caused me to get lightheaded if I don't roll my window down in time. This happens about once every two weeks to me(each time the above conditions are met). Putting the air conditioning on recirculate will help. However recirculate will not work for the heater or window defroster which further impairs my ability to drive. I spoke to the dealer and they called dodge. Dodge said that this is normal. This is not normal and is a serious health and safety issue.

Filed Apr 30, 2012 · Fuel system · 1,700 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 3500. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor. The smell in the vehicle was making the occupants nauseous. The vehicle was taken to the three different dealers for diagnostic tests. The technicians were unable to diagnose a failure. After some time, the vehicle would not start. The contact inspected the vehicle and stated that the diesel fuel was injected into the exhaust and was mixed in with the oil, causing the smell. In addition, the vehicle was included in the recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly). The dealer refused to repair the vehicle because there was a pending lemon law case filed by the contact. The contact had not experienced a failure with the steering. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,700.

Filed Feb 14, 2012 · Fuel system · 34,800 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the high pressure fuel sensor was leaking. As a result, the fuel pressure rail assembly had to be replaced in order to remedy the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance because the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The warranty was revokede when the contact installed an aftermarket fuel filter. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 34,800 and current mileage was 34,866.

Filed Aug 29, 2011 · Engine · 40,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500 sd. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle while driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the egr cooler gasket and the diesel dpf overheated and cracked. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 64,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 7, 2010 · Fuel system · 46,700 miles · NC

I was driving my 2006 dodge ram 3500 5.9 cummins turbo diesel pickup at approximately 60 m. P.h. When I started smelling diesel fuel fumes. I looked in my outside rear view mirrors and could see what appeared to be a mist spraying behind the vehicle. I began to look for a safe place to pull off the road as I was pulling a trailer behind me. Just before I pulled off the road, the check engine light came on. When I stopped, I could see a mist coming from the engine compartment. I opened the hood and noticed there was diesel fuel sprayed under the engine compartment and also underneath the vehicle. There was fuel dripping from underneath the engine compartment where it sprayed heavily. Upon looking further, I noticed there was a broken fuel line that caused raw fuel to be sprayed in the engine compartment including directly onto the engine and underneath the vehicle onto the exhaust system. It appears this is a common problem and is usually the #4 fuel line. I feel this is a fire hazard and could be very dangerous to the driver and/or passengers and other vehicles on the road.

Filed Apr 22, 2010 · Engine, Visibility · 12,000 miles · TX

The flap that controls fresh air vs. Re-circulated air breaks and falls off. Even if replaced it quickly breaks again. Dodge charges $800 to fix this cheap plastic part only for it to quickly break again. I found the problem because of the numerous reports found on the web about dodge AC low air flow. When broke, the flap falls on top of the fan motor and blocks air circulation. My children have bad allergies and I have no way of turning off the outside air because of the defective design in the flap. After it breaks it blocks the air flow of the fan motor. I have 3 co-workers with the same model vehicle. They have all since checked their fresh air/re-circulate air flaps and they were all broke. This obviously is a design flaw not being acknowledged by dodge. It's hazardous to my children health (and mine) not being able to turn off the outside air when traveling through areas with bad air outside, exhaust fumes from other cars, etc.... Thank you for looking into this matter.

Filed Jun 26, 2009 · Engine · CA

I have a 2007.5 dodge ram 3500 4x4 quad cab with a 6.7 cummins and an auto. 6 speed trans. I have since I owned it have a problem with it getting exhaust fumes in the cab when I come off the hwy and have to sit at a light for very long. With the A/C on or in the re circulate mode it does not do it but in defrost or heat / vent mode you can hardly stand it almost makes you loose lunch. I have in every way I can tried to get chrysler to address it but to no avail. They just sent out a letter saying that the system is working the way it is suppose to and we are not changing it there is no fix...

Filed Dec 10, 2008 · Engine · 75,000 miles · IN

On 7-26-08, my truck was being driven across country when the truck shut itself down, almost causing the driver to be in a wreck. After having the truck delivered to a dodge service center, they said the trucks faulty catalytic system was plugged and would need to be replaced. The entire system was replaced. He was told that because of the faulty catalytic system, the turbo, exhaust brake, and egr valve would suffer carbon damage and would need to be maintenance regularly in order to keep them functioning. The labor would take around 6 hours each time maintenance at $80/hr. On 12-6-08, while driving, the exhaust brake locked up shut, causing pressure to build up until the turbo blew off the exhaust. After driving the truck to a service center and the exhaust fumes being forced into the cab of the truck, the mechanic stated that, due to the carbon damage,the turbo needed to be replaced. After ordering the $2200 dodge service center turbo/exhaust, I recommend a recall or lifetime warranty on all exhaust system components for these faulty catalytic systems.