2013 Ram 1500: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Jun 20, 2022 · Engine · KS

The exhaust manifold bolts failed a second time, causing and exhaust smell and leak into the cab of the truck. Took it to a dealership who repaired the passenger side only, and now driver side needs repaired. Spoke with RAM only to be told that it is a Known issue but there is no recall, or plan to issue a recall to remedy the issue. There were no warnings by the truck.

Filed Sep 25, 2019 · Engine · 158,500 miles · SC

Rear-most passenger side exhaust manifold bolt broke; it sheared off at the heat shield, causing a loud tick-like noise emitting from area. Additionally, exhaust fumes enter into the cabin as a result of this. This is the second time an exhaust manifold bolt has broken (sheared off) on my truck; the first time it was under warranty; now, the repair price quote is approx $800 because of the expected time to remove the broken bolt. This is a common issue among ram 5.7l v8-powered trucks. It is a safety issue due to exhaust fumes entering the cabin, and a quality defect arising from poor quality components and/or improper torquing of the bolts during assembly. Fca needs to issue a recall for this! The old saying, "if you take care of your vehicle, it will last" is not true for ram trucks because of poor quality control, subpar part quality and improper assembly.

Filed Aug 28, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 60,561 miles · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that strong exhaust fumes encompassed the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The dealer (peterson dodge chrysler jeep ram, 5801 e gate blvd, nampa, id 83687, (208) 475-3000) diagnosed that the exhaust manifold had an internal failure, which was leaking fluid into the engine compartment due to the bolts shearing off. The dealer replaced the exhaust manifold and the bolts on the front passenger side; however, the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the exhaust manifold needed to be replaced on the driver's side and the bolts. The manufacturer provided no remedy other than replacing the same parts. The failure mileage was not available. **tr the first failure was the passenger side exhaust manifold began ticking. Tamera , the chrysler adjuster did not tell me this was under a customer help at the time of the repair of I sould have brought the above her attention then. I heard only a tick on the passenger side and they said the other side was fine. In less than 1000 miles and around 30 days the other side started ticking. In researching this problem it appears that chrysler has allowed this to allowed this to continue unchecked since 2009, but it is hard to tell as they have done some changes in the engine for fuel economy sake, but it appears to be an ongoing problem. I have had some exhaust odors, but it has not seemed to have caused health problems at this point. My son has a 2003 diesel that has the same problem, but is long out of warranty. Updated 11/1/2018

Filed Apr 3, 2018 · Engine · 76,000 miles · FL

Rear exhaust manifold mount bolts have sheared off causing the exhaust manifold to leak with potential influx of exhaust fumes into the cabin area

Filed Jun 29, 2013 · Fuel system · 29,897 miles · MI

I was driving on a road near my home and noticed a strong smell of gasoline in the vehicle. I immediately drive back to my house. When I pulled into the driveway the smell got even stronger and white vapor could be seen coming from the hood area. When I exited the vehicle I could see gasoline running out from under the vehicle. Called the dealership monday morning and they said I could bring it in but they where too busy to look at it till the next day at the earliest. After 2 more days they had replaced the drivers side fuel supply line. Complained to chrysler due to this being a safety concern, (don't know how the truck did not catch fire) chrysler said they where sorry, but since in there opinion the issue was now repaired they where not interested in anything to further remedy my concerns.