While traveling at 30 MPH with a half to 1/4 of tank of fuel, fuel injector stopped operating, causing vehicle to lose power. Dealer was notified. *ak check the engine light came on as the vehicle started to cut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and serviced.
1996 Dodge Ram fuel system complaints
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Fuelguage misread amount of fuel in vehicle . Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
The plastic molded gas tank is loose, and moves around when driving. Dealer has been contacted. *ak heat shield will not stay secured to the tank, dealer has attempted to repair twice, however has been unsuccesful and states that the whole ank needs replaced.
Returned fuel line became bubbly due to being burned from resting against intake manifold. Fuel leaked out of the area where it was burned. This vehicle has a diesel engine.
Fuel pump went out while setting at a gas station, I shut off the engine, put gas in and the pump must have died right there, this has happened to my fathers truck ( a 1994 dodge) and a neighbors truck (after 1994 dodge) also.
Fuel gauge doesn't work. Consumer had the fuel gauge replaced three times. Gauge doesn't measure the gallon of fuel in gas tank.
On diesel engines fuel gauge is stuck on empty , and the fuel indictator light stays on even with fuel in the tank. Please provide further information.
12-8-95 replaced defective stirring colum; 12-19-96 replaced defective fuel gauge;
Transmission slips and fails on ingrades.... Excessive tire wear on the front tires and excessive fuel consumption.. And rough vibration in the front end even after a tire change and balance, and front end alignment... Gas milage is 230 miles to a 26 gallon tank of gas( dot number: tire size: p225/75r16 )
Fuel shut off valve does not work properly; return fuel line leaking. The problem is causing wear and tear on the starter and battery, and now theres a strong deisel smell. Consumer took car to dealer and parts have been on back order for 8 weeks.
The fuel line hose is busted and spraying fuel everywhere. The problem was reported to the dealer and manufacturer. Problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further details.
The truck smelled of fuel and gradually became difficult to start. Although the smell of diesel fuel is common with these trucks it was gradually covering the underside and the back of the truck with diesel mist. A very difficult inspection determined that the fuel return hose was leaking large amounts of fuel but a split or crack could not be found. When I inquired to the dealer, the mechanic knew right away what it was but suggested that I do the replacement myself since it was not difficult but very time consuming which would be very expensive.. A section of new hose was obtained and the old piece replaced. The original hose had totally come apart and in many places the reinforcing cord was easily visible. After the replacement the truck again started easily and the fuel leakage was eliminated. I believe I have retained the section of hose if needed. In talking with the dealer (oyster point dodge in newport news, virginia) the problem is not uncommon with these dodge trucks but since the owners are advised to do the replacement, the dealers are not required to report the problem.
Engine completely fell apart and was replaced by northe star dodge in san antonio. Air conditioner has relay problems. Transmission found to have clutch pieces in it by independant used car tester. All windows and doors have air leaks and rain leaks. Vehicle leaks water up throught he floor board when driving in rain. Vehicle also shudders dramatically when going over 40 MPH. Carberator has choke problems and is hard to start. Most if not all of these problems were reported to dodge within 10,000 miles of purchase but due to stalling techiches by fiesta dodge nothing has ever been remedied.
When driving there is loud noise coming from fuel pump. Also, when applying the gas pedal vehicle won't move, and will just idle.
Transmission shudders at 45 MPH, does not shift and shakes when going into 3rd or overdirve, and jerks and slips, dealer has replaced the valve body and reconditioned transmission and replaced convertor, transmission continues to lock up and jerk. Driver and passenger side mirrors were both replaced due to being loose. Emergency brake handle came off and was replaced. Fuel gauge read empty with 12 gallons in tank, dealer replaced fuel pump module. Wiper blades weren't cleaning windshield, dealer replaced both wiper blades, windshield washer was inoperable, dealer replaced washer motor. Vehicle has experienced many problems with the interior and dome lights failing, dome light keeps blowing fuse and dealer has replaced the strip lighting and fuse box door and repaired the open circuit to junction block. Radiator cap was replaced due to low coolant. There was a brake fluid leak, dealer replaced caps for the master cylinder, the brake and ABS light were illuminated, dealer replaced rear wheel speed sensor and wiring. Passenger side vent window would not open and leaked air. Vehicle only gets 13mph on highway, consumer states this is poor gas mileage.
Consumer experiencing ongoing problems with vehicle on varouis parts. 1. Transmission failed to operate at 58,000 mile of wear 2. Intake manifold gasket broke, and 3. Fuel pump failed to operate. Dealer notified and refused to repair because the consumer did not have extended warranty.
Vehicle would not start because there was a hole in the fuel return line which resulted in leakage.
While driving the truck applied the brakes and the ABS brakes failed. On 4-3-98, driver applied the brakes and the entire brake system went out, leaving the driver with no brakes. Owner has taken the truck into dealer three times, and they replaced numerous parts, such as the fuel pump, spark plug wire, and etc. The truck still is having brake problems.
Fuel pump has failed on two occasions.
Vacume hoses sucks oil through vacuum lines.
Fuel sending unit in fuel tank failed twice.
Fuel pump and filter in fuel tank failed, causing the computer to misread.
Differential noise.
The check engine light comes on while driving in high altitudes.
While driving down the street something hit the gas tank and the gas tank broke and started leaking gas.
Front brake rotors malfunctioned, causing vehicle to pull; also, front brake pads/ calipers/power locks/gas gauge sender failed.
Consumer started truck and the fuel line clip came loose and all the gasoline spilled out, please describe .
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