Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 05/27/2009 | 135000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. while stopped at an intersection, the contact smelled a strong smell of gasoline coming from the engine compartment. the vehicle was driven to his destination. upon further investigation, he noticed a small hole in the fuel rail crossover tube. gasoline was leaking down both sides of the fuel rail onto the motor next to the intake manifold. the contact feels that a fire could have occurred because fuel was leaking onto the hot engine. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and inspected by a technician, who determined that the fuel fail needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired at the cost of $611. the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that no compensation would be provided because the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the failure mileage was 135,000 and current mileage was 135,100. updated 06/12/09 *bf updated 06/16/09*jb | |||
| 10/15/2008 | 105000 | 1 | |
| There is a fuel line leak on my truck, 2001 dodge ram 1500, 5.9 liter engine, vin (removed). the line connects the two fuel injector rails. it is installed with a bend and at the apex it failed . i caught it the first time and purchased some high pressure fuel line and replaced it. when it failed the second time i was in congested traffic. by the time i could get to a safe place i probably pumped gallons of gas on the top of the engine. i did not realize it was that bad until i got out and inspected it visually. i just heard the hissing sound and smelled gasoline. that failed about a month later. this time i purchased some fuel line tubing. cut and flared it to ~3 inch length. put a radius on it so that the ends would align up with the male rail barbed connectors. purchased new high pressure fuel line and connected the bent tubing. i installed male barbed fittings on the tubing so the flex tubing would be installed to complete the connections. i'm hoping to eliminate the bend stress on the tubing so the failure mechanism could be eliminated. i'm still concerned that the accelerating and decelerating might put stress on the flex tubing and cause it to fail later. i bought the truck in 2002 from a dealer. i do not know if the fuel line that came with the vehicle was original or not. *tr | |||
| 11/07/2001 | 4 | 10/13/2001 | |
| The consumer stated that the vehicle was 23% deficient in fuel consumption. *yh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 02/11/2002 | 3 | 08/01/2001 | |
| The valve body was replaced as a result of the first repair attemp. second attempt the transmission was overhauled, replaced pump, input shaft & torque converter. third attempt is currently being made. same as second to be replaced.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 02/09/2006 | 53000 | 1 | 12/10/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph, there was an odor of gas. the vehicle was pulled over and there was vapor coming from the hood. the contact lifted the hood and found gas on the engine. an independent repair shop determined the plastic tube that connects the fuel injection rail ruptured. updated 3/3/2006 - *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 05/27/2002 | |||
| Took vehicle in for a recall on distributor/generator cable. consumer stated it could cause a fire. dealer didn't know when parts will be available.*ak | |||
| 07/11/2000 | 10 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Engine ping: dealer noted problem and advised i must wait for chrysler tsb to be released on 2001 truck. transmission rattle: dealer advised that this is gear rattle & is normal & not harmful to my truck. injector tap: dealer identified fast clicking noise as inj. tap & advised that this is normal & not harmful.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 12/09/2003 | 62000 | 1 | |
| Consumer noticed fuel gauge failed while driving. dealer told consumer that warranty expired. *ak | |||
| Car stalled numerous time at any speed due to a faulty fuel sending unit not working properly. dealer has been notified. please provided further. ts | |||