1998 Dodge Ram fuel system problems

Filed Dec 15, 2003 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · TX · fire

While driving 70 MPH vehicle vibrated violently. Then , driver noticed flames coming from the rear of the vehicle. Vehicle was totaled due to severe damage.

Filed Jul 24, 2002 · Fuel system · NH

Return fuel line corroded and had begun to leak resulting in fuel leaking onto the engine, this failure could have resulted in an engine fire.*ak

Filed Dec 28, 2001 · Brakes, Fuel system · IL

Consumers vehicle ran into a trailer on his property and ABS was defective, also brake drums were rusted, dealership was aware of problem. *ak consumer stated that headache bar and fuel tank, tires, fuel filter, steering stabilizer, front shocks, rear shocks, air filter, rear axle seal and fluid, rear transfer case seal and u-joints in rear drive shaft failed and replaced.

Filed Oct 23, 2001 · Electrical, Fuel system · FL

Spark knock noticed, vehicle taken to nearest dodge dealership(colonial dr., orlando,fl). Vehicle was evaluated by computer diagnostic system and road test: reported as normal. On further insistance and discussion, service tech found intake manifold gasket was defective and would need replacement. It was also mentioned by this dealership, as well as by several other mechanics, that this is a problem dodge is having on v-6 and v-8 style engines. This problem has become so widespread that dodge has published bulletins on repair of this defect. Dodge has also agreed to repair this defect in the v-6 engines. Since I am the owner of a v-8 engine that this defect also exists, I feel dodge is responsible for the failure of the part in my engine and I should be compensated for the diagnostic test and repair of engine manifold plenum pan gasket. Thank-you for your assisstance in this matter.

Filed Aug 14, 2001 · Fuel system · CT

When driving at 40-45 and without prior warning vehicle cut completely off, causing loss of all power steering and power brakes. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer instructed consumer to get up underneath vehicle and bang on fuel tank right at the location of t fuel pump. Consumer noted after banging on the fuel tank that vehicle restarted. Consumer drove six miles and vehicle cut completely off without prior warning. Mechanic again banged on fuel tank and vehicle restarted. *ak fuel pump internall shorted, dealer replaced fuel pump and vehicle has not stalled anymore.

Filed Aug 10, 2001 · Fuel system · OH · fire

Fire started while driving up a mountain on vacation. Took to dealership in maine - cause unknown. While driving home from vacation we stopped to get gas. Filled up, and gas started pouring out from top of tank. Towed to sjm auto sales & repair, found out about faulty gas line and melted seals on tank. Chrysler towed to dealership in pennsylvania - sherrock brothers inc. Truck is still there. As of right now they will not pay for repairs.

Filed Jul 31, 2001 · Airbags, Brakes · TX

Vehicle was set on cruise control going 70 MPH. Vehicle slowed down, and ABS lights/ air bag light/ speedometer went to zero/ gas gauge went to empty, and tank was full. Consumer took it into dealer,and clockspring needed to be replaced. Dealer has not stated if it will be covered.

Filed Jul 2, 2001 · Fuel system · CA

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Filed May 23, 2001 · Electrical, Fuel system · TX

Electrical system is not operable. Park lights wouldn't come on, and consumer smells like an electrical fire. There is a fuel leak leaking from back of engine.

Filed Jan 31, 2001 · Fuel system · CO

Fuel line failure caused fuel leakages under vehicle while driving. Vehicle towed to dealer for repairs. *ak the fuel feed line broken between injedctor pump and return fitting. Consumer checking internet, dodge had a recall for 98 dodge. But they told him the vehicle missed the recall by 30 days.