Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram with a cummings diesel engine. While traveling at speeds of 55 MPH, the contact began to smell diesel fuel and within 15 miles of travel, the fuel level indicator fell from one half of the tank to empty. The vehicle lost power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who advised the fuel injector had fractured from the fuel pump to the cylinder. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 119,000.
Dodge Ram fuel gauge problems
30 of the 3,966 owner complaints about the Dodge Ram describe wrong fuel gauge reading, most of them for the 1996 model year.
- owner complaints
- 30
- worst model year
- 1996
- typical mileage
- 65,000
Is there a fix? There are 5 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Loss of power 2Fuel pump 2Airbag light 2ABS 2Wipers 1Won't shift 1Stalling 1
What owners say
Gas gauge does not register all the time, consumer stated after filling the vehicle with gas to capacity it shows empty. After making contact with the dealer warranty expired.
The consumer stated the fuel gauge read incorrectly. As a result the vehicle ran out of fuel before the meter read empty, leaving the owner stranded. Please provide additional information.
After filling vehicle with fuel the fuel gauge will read empty. The fuel-sending unit is the cause of improper fuel gauge reading. *ak
The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair of the fuel gauge, fifth gear and recall. When the vehicle was picked up two weeks later the other work was done but the recall work was not performed. *ph
The fuel gauge did not give a correct reading.*jb
A short in wiring harness, caused the fuel gauge to go out along with a few other electrical elements. Contacted the manufacturer and they are aware of problem, but was not willing to do any work. *ak
While driving vehicle cut off and ran out of gas as a result of sending unit being inoperative. Not showing correct fuel level.
Failed sending unit will not allow fuel gauge to indicate gas level in tank.
Gas guage on dashboard gave false readings. Consumer ran out of gasoline more than once although gas gauge showed ample gas left in gas tank. Dealership was aware of problem.
Related recalls
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vans and wagons equipped with compressed natural gas (cng). The fuel hose that connects the left and right fuel rails may shrink and leak fuel if exposed to high engine operating temperatures.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly.
Recall number 99V044000 · Recall details
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: vans equipped with compressed natural gas (cng) fuel tanks. Incorrect fuel tank straps were installed on the small fuel tank. As a result, the fuel tank may not be securely attached to the vehicle.
- Risk
- The fuel tank could move increasing the risk of a fire and/or explosion.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the mounting straps for the small fuel tank.
Recall number 99V034000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with either a 8.0l v-10 engine or a 5.9l v-8 heavy duty gasoline engine. An exhaust system heat shield attaching screw is too close to the underbody fuel line. The line can rub against the screw, possibly causing fuel leakage.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the underbody heat shield attaching screw and replace it with rubber adhesive. The chassis fuel line will be inspected for signs of wear and any tubes indicating wear will be replaced.
Recall number 98V182000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel tank mounted rollover valve can allow liquid fuel to leak onto the ground under certain vehicle operating conditions.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage could result in a fire if an ignition source was present.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank rollover valve with a float type rollover valve.
Recall number 97V199000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- These vehicles do not meet the rear impact test requirements of fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: the vehicle s have an increased risk of a fuel spill in the event of a rear end collision.
- Remedy
- Dealers will strengthen the left frame rail by installing a frame rail reinforcement bracket.
Recall number 94V113000 · Recall details
Questions about the Dodge Ram fuel gauge
Which Dodge Ram years have wrong fuel gauge reading problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1996 (8 complaints), 1995 (5 complaints) and 1994 (4 complaints).
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