The contact owns 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while having the vehicle serviced by a local dealer, the fuel pump was found to be cracked and leaking fuel. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the fuel pump replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.
Dodge Ram fuel leak problems
26 of the 3,966 owner complaints about the Dodge Ram describe fuel leak, most of them for the 1994 model year.
- owner complaints
- 26
- worst model year
- 1994
Is there a fix? There are 5 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram . The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned, on there was a very strong fuel odor. The contact noticed that there was fuel leaking from the fuel hose that connected between the left and right fuel injector rails. . The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the entire fuel assembly needed to be replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available the failure and the current mileage was 115,000. Updated 07/05/12*lj the consumer stated fuel was landing on the manifold which quickly heated up. The consumer contacted chrysler and was informed there was no replacement hose and he would have to purchase both rails with the hose installed for almost $500. Updated 07/10/12
While driving, the consumer smelled a fuel odor inside of the vehicle. The consumer inspected the vehicle and saw fuel leaking from the fuel rail. *ak the fuel lines were cracked. The original fuel rails were plastic and the replacement rails were metal with different connectors. *sc
Fuel is leaking from a high pressure fitting, and may be dripping on the manifold or the exhaust system. Consumer feels that eventually this will cause a serious fire. *ak this was the second fuel leak from the fuel injector system. *scc
Fuel leaked from the vehicle's fuel injection.*mr the vehicle had experienced this failure twice. This motor year had undergone a redesign of the fuel injection system for 2003 model year and may have a design flaw which could result in a fire. *ph
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
Premature wear of fuel return line causing a vibration, and resulting in fuel leakage. Please provide additional information.
A fuel odor in passenger's compartment. Also, vehicle is very difficult to start, and fuel is leaking. Consumer has contacted dealer, owner noticed a fuel leak on the rubber fuel line behind the fuel filter. Vehicle is a 3500 series.*ak when the rubber hose from the fuel filter to the fuel return line was removed, it appeared to be rotted through allowing fuel to leak out along the entire length and when the vehicle was parked on an incline with the front end down, the fuel dripped continuously.
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.
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.
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 leak
Which Dodge Ram years have fuel leak problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1994 (7 complaints), 1995 (6 complaints) and 1996 (3 complaints).
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