6.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,100 miles

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problem #10

Oct 152006

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 131,000 miles
Gasoline tank started leaking due to stress crack failure. No indication of mechanical wear at the failure point, appears to be a failure of the plastic.

- Port Allen, LA, USA

problem #9

Sep 132004

Ram 1500

  • miles
Started smelling strong gas fumes. Had checked and found gas tank was cracked on top and running down both sides very close to exhaust pipes. Fire hazard. Had to have gas tank and fuel pump replaced at my expense. Seems to me a gas tank should last longer than 7 years or be a factory defect.

- Dothan, AL, USA

problem #8

Apr 242003

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I have a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 pick-up. I recently noticed a strong odor of gasoline. When I filled up my gas tank, I discovered that fuel was leaking from the tank. Further investigation revealed the leak appears to be coming from near the top of the tank. I can't see the source of the leak because of the frame. I contacted daimler-Chrysler and they were no help since the vehicle is out of warranty. Since the leak is near the exhaust piping, I am concerned about the possibility of fire. The truck had never been driven off-road, only on streets and highways. I have an appointment next week with a repair facility to examine the cause of the leak.

- Kaneohe, HI, USA

problem #7

Dec 092002

Ram 1500

  • miles
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.

- Sioux Falls, SD, USA

problem #6

Jul 122001

Ram 1500 Diesel

  • miles
Dodge said their is a problem with the gas tank but would not repair it and the same goes with the air conditioning, they said there is a problem with the air system and I have researched this with several owners and mechanics but they again will not fix this.

- Bokeelia, FL, USA

problem #5

Mar 072001

(reported on)

Ram 1500

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

- Westport, MA, USA

problem #4

Feb 172001

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Tonawanda, NY, USA

problem #3

Jan 092001

(reported on)

Ram 1500 Diesel

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

- Sandwhich, IL, USA

problem #2

Mar 121999

Ram 1500

  • miles
Fuel gauge isn't working, and when the consumer fills tank up, gauge indicates the wrong amount of gas. It shows that tank is only half full. Consumer can't determine how many miles per gallon of gas they are driving.

- Waconia, MN, USA

problem #1

Jan 151999

Ram 1500 Diesel

  • miles
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.

- Helena, AL, USA