RAM 1500 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 1,071 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the RAM 1500 across 14 model years. The 2014 model year has the most (213). The words owners use most often: “fuel sensor” (12% of reports).
- 1,071fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 15mention a crash
- 11mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 42%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.
- Fuel sensor: mentioned in 126 of 1,071 complaints (12%)
- High pressure: mentioned in 78 of 1,071 complaints (7%)
- Tank strap: mentioned in 61 of 1,071 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the RAM 1500 at $1,300, and half of them between $1,000 and $2,100.
Based on 47 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2016–2026), 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/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 343 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 1,071 complaints, 15 mention a crash, 22 a fire, 11 an injury.
RAM 1500 fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 1500 | 24 | 7% | — |
| 2024 1500 | 6 | 8% | — |
| 2023 1500 | 15 | 7% | — |
| 2022 1500 | 55 | 9% | — |
| 2021 1500 | 69 | 10% | 6 |
| 2020 1500 | 46 | 7% | 6,944 |
| 2019 1500 | 80 | 5% | 16,400 |
| 2018 1500 | 81 | 12% | 12,650 |
| 2017 1500 | 89 | 10% | 39,982 |
| 2016 1500 | 191 | 12% | 51,500 |
| 2015 1500 | 165 | 11% | 57,000 |
| 2014 1500 | 213 | 12% | 62,000 |
| 2013 1500 | 35 | 3% | 72,000 |
| 2009 1500 | 2 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the RAM 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I was traveling northbound on [XXX], just before [XXX], at approximately 35 mph on dry asphalt in my 2015 Ram 1500 3.0L EcoDiesel just after refilling the fuel tank with 13.999 gal. of diesel fuel. While the vehicle was being driven both fuel-tank retention straps broke. The fuel tank dropped from…
Component or System Failed & Availability for Inspection: High-pressure fuel pump and common rail fuel injection system under NHTSA Recall 22V-406 (Recall Z46). The vehicle and all removed/affected components are grounded and available for inspection at Peterson CDJR in Boise, ID under Repair Order…
My 2021 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel previously had the federal high-pressure fuel pump safety recall completed (Recall Z96 / NHTSA Campaign 22V767000) on February 12, 2024, where remedy part CSSMZ461-AA was installed. Recently, the vehicle suffered a complete loss of motive power due to a sudden…
On XXX, approx. 1615 hours, I was traveling EB on I70 in [XXX]. The cruise control was set at approximately 72MPH. I was in the left lane of travel and both my wife and I heard a revving noise and as I looked at the dashboard, I noticed the RPM gauge was high, I hit the brakes and started to go to…
September 14 ~10AM I was starting from a stop light wen the truck suddenly started surging and the tach showed over 4K RPM, all Gage lights were erratic, it would not accelerate, i lost power steering, and pulled the truck over and did a hard reboot (restart). While that recharged the system I had…
Frequently asked questions
Do all RAM 1500s have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 1,071 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the RAM 1500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the RAM 1500 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the RAM 1500?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,300 (half paid between $1,000 and $2,100), from 47 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel sensor”, in 126 of 1,071 complaints, followed by “high pressure” (78).
Other RAM 1500 problems
- Steering problems (2,659)
- Engine problems (2,390)
- Electrical System problems (2,370)
- Power Train problems (1,447)
- Service Brakes problems (1,092)
- Air Bags problems (572)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (537)
- Suspension problems (434)
See all RAM 1500 problems.