Tank Assembly Problems of Dodge RAM

Dodge RAM owners have reported 20 problems related to tank assembly (under the gasoline fuel system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tank Assembly problem of the 2010 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 03/09/2010

Gas pumps do not shut off and tank overfills spilling gas on truck and cement.

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2 Tank Assembly problem of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 12/09/2002

The metal tanks straps were warp causing the fuel tank to fall to the ground. Please furnish additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Mr.

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3 Tank Assembly problem of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 06/22/2002

While filling up gas tank tank fell onto the ground causing fuel to leak. Dealer notified.

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4 Tank Assembly problem of the 2001 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 04/05/2001

While driving could step on the brakes pedal and noise will come from bottom of vehicle, and another noise from fuel tank that makes a lot of noise ,like bouncing. Could not be corrected by dealer. The consumer was concerned about the fuel tank noise and states that it should be investigated. There is a cluncking noise on take off or stoping due to trans mount failure.

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5 Tank Assembly problem of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 11/16/2000

The plastic molded gas tank is loose, and moves around when driving. Dealer has been contacted. 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.

6 Tank Assembly problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 05/22/2000

I drove over scrap metal road debris at night. It bounced up and slashed a 2 foot gash in the soft cell fuel tank, which protrudes at least 3 inches below the chassis frame. Tank was nearly full and all fuel leaked out. Luckily, there was no fire. Vehicle was rendered inoperable and had to be towed to dealer for repairs. I believe this is a bad design to have a soft cell fuel tank exposed as it is on this truck. There should be some sort of metal frame or box around the fuel tank to prevent punture from road debris. There is nothing to prevent this from happening again and possibly causing a fire.

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7 Tank Assembly problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 04/21/2000

Plastic gas tank is rubbing, causing squeaking noise. Dealer was supposed to have district representative contact, which never happened. Truck has been in shop 6 times for problem.

8 Tank Assembly problem of the 2000 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 01/20/2000

While the vehicle was parked it smelled of fuel. Consumer took vehicle to dealer , and the technician had told her that tank was punctured on the bottom.

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9 Tank Assembly problem of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 10/23/1999

Failure of fuel pump and fuel pump/level, caused shut down of engine. Could not restart engine truck had to be towed into shop, all parts replaced still under warranty so no charge for replacements.

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10 Tank Assembly problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 01/24/1999

Absence of baffle in fuel tank allows gas to slam forward and back in tank, subjecting connections to stress and potential failure and fire hazard.

11 Tank Assembly problem of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 01/15/1999

Fuel level according to gauge drops to below empty after 50 to 100 miles. Fuel light comes on when tank is 80% full. Have talked to several owners of like trucks that have the same problem.

12 Tank Assembly problem of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 04/01/1998

Original gas gauge failed,owner replaced it and failed again. Yh.

13 Tank Assembly problem of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 01/10/1997

While driving down the street something hit the gas tank and the gas tank broke and started leaking gas.

14 Tank Assembly problem of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 03/01/1996

Fuel sending unit in fuel tank failed twice.

15 Tank Assembly problem of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 12/12/1995

Fuel gauge doesn't work. Consumer had the fuel gauge replaced three times. Gauge doesn't measure the gallon of fuel in gas tank.

16 Tank Assembly problem of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Fuelguage misread amount of fuel in vehicle . Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

17 Tank Assembly problem of the 1996 Dodge RAM

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.

18 Tank Assembly problem of the 1997 Dodge RAM

When filling tank up fuel guage red empty although 50 miles later there was still gas in tank. Dealer said sending unit was stuck.

19 Tank Assembly problem of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Fuel guage was inoperable and misread amount of fuel in vehicle. Dealer has been notified.

20 Tank Assembly problem of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Gas tank heat shield on 1996 Ram pickup due to design flow of gas tank.


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