general problems of the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, there was a banging noise followed by a dragging noise coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was immediately stopped and upon inspection it was discovered that the fuel tank straps had failed and the fuel tank had fallen to the ground and was being dragged while the vehicle was being driven. The contact stated that the fuel tank straps were severely rusted. The contact stated that the fuel tank was filled with gasoline during the failure. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000.

Was turning onto freeway onramp at approximately 5 mph and engine stalled. I have had intermittent rpm fluctuations the last month but have not experienced a stall until now. With a automatic transmission vehicle this seems rare and dangerous.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 st/slt. The contact stated when starting the vehicle she discovered that gasoline fuel was pouring onto the engine. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where she was informed that the fuel tube assembly was defective. The dealer also stated that the replacement part was also defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The current and failure mileages were approximately 60,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated the fuel overflows from the filler neck when the vehicle is being filled up with fuel. The contact called the dealer and he was inform that there is no recalls or warranties on this failure, and the repair would be at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was 70,000.