Dodge RAM 2500 Fuel System, Diesel Problems
Owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, diesel problems on the Dodge RAM 2500 across 17 model years. The 2001 model year has the most (13). The words owners use most often: “lift pump” (23% of reports).
- 119fuel system, diesel complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $4,550typical repair cost reported by owners
- 57%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Lift pump: mentioned in 27 of 119 complaints (23%)
- Cooling fuel diesel: mentioned in 12 of 119 complaints (10%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, diesel repair on the Dodge RAM 2500 at $4,550, and half of them between $3,500 and $6,600.
Based on 17 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2013), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, diesel problems happen?
Based on 100 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 119 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Dodge RAM 2500 fuel system, diesel complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Diesel complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 2500 | 8 | 3% | 61,550 |
| 2011 RAM 2500 | 4 | 1% | 79,497 |
| 2010 RAM 2500 | 2 | 1% | 100,000 |
| 2009 RAM 2500 | 2 | 1% | 13,625 |
| 2008 RAM 2500 | 4 | 1% | 36,731 |
| 2007 RAM 2500 | 10 | 3% | 39,112 |
| 2006 RAM 2500 | 9 | 1% | 59,249 |
| 2005 RAM 2500 | 8 | 2% | 94,144 |
| 2004 RAM 2500 | 13 | 2% | 71,163 |
| 2003 RAM 2500 | 5 | 1% | 35,000 |
| 2002 RAM 2500 | 13 | 8% | 62,500 |
| 2001 RAM 2500 | 13 | 3% | 51,878 |
| 2000 RAM 2500 | 7 | 3% | 76,053 |
| 1999 RAM 2500 | 11 | 4% | 113,500 |
| 1998 RAM 2500 | 5 | 2% | 98,000 |
| 1997 RAM 2500 | 2 | 1% | 70,000 |
| 1996 RAM 2500 | 3 | 1% | 135,707 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel; fuel system, diesel
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.
Risk: If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the harness side connector with a silver plated beryllium copper terminal service kit, and inspect the fuel heater for leaks, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Chrysler issued interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P65.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT INTO PARK. THE CONTACT USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LANDERS CHEVROLET OF NORMAN (1221 ED NOBLE PKWY, NORMAN, OK 73072…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 45 mph, smoke appeared from the hood of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the engine was covered with fuel. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was…
I have received a notice of recall 2 times since december 1,2014 for diesel fuel heater electrical connector and have been to the dodge dealer several times to get this taken care of. The dealer states that they do not have the parts. This has been over 8 months now and i am now experiencing…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge RAM 2500s have fuel system, diesel problems?
No. NHTSA has 119 owner complaints about fuel system, diesel for the Dodge RAM 2500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge RAM 2500 fuel system, diesel?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, diesel. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, diesel problems on the Dodge RAM 2500?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,550 (half paid between $3,500 and $6,600), from 17 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, diesel problems on the Dodge RAM 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “lift pump”, in 27 of 119 complaints, followed by “cooling fuel diesel” (12).
Other Dodge RAM 2500 problems
- Steering problems (1,914)
- Suspension problems (840)
- Structure problems (623)
- Power Train problems (613)
- Air Bags problems (584)
- Electrical System problems (518)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (372)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (265)
See all Dodge RAM 2500 problems.