RAM 1500 Fuel System, Diesel Problems
Owners have filed 319 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, diesel problems on the RAM 1500 across 10 model years. The 2016 model year has the most (81). The words owners use most often: “fuel diesel contacted” (21% of reports).
- 319fuel system, diesel complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 47%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 diesel contacted: mentioned in 66 of 319 complaints (21%)
- Engine cooling: mentioned in 57 of 319 complaints (18%)
- Motive power: mentioned in 45 of 319 complaints (14%)
- High pressure: mentioned in 40 of 319 complaints (13%)
At what mileage do fuel system, diesel problems happen?
Based on 163 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 319 complaints, 1 a fire.
RAM 1500 fuel system, diesel complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2022, 2023
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.
Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Risk: Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V263000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, a failure occurred after the repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V263000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and the recall repair was performed. However, a year after the recall repair was performed, the fuel pump failed, causing damages to the fuel system. The contact stated that…
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the fuel system regulator had metal shavings inside. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, diesel fuel was leaking into the…
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the messages "Service Emissions Control" and "Exhaust Filter 100 Percent Full - Service Required - See Dealer" were displayed, and there was a strong fuel odor coming through the vents while idling or while driving. Additionally, while…
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was initially taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). After retrieving the vehicle, while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed back to the local…
Frequently asked questions
Do all RAM 1500s have fuel system, diesel problems?
No. NHTSA has 319 owner complaints about fuel system, diesel 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 system, diesel?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list fuel system, diesel. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about fuel system, diesel problems on the RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel diesel contacted”, in 66 of 319 complaints, followed by “engine cooling” (57).
Other RAM 1500 problems
- Steering problems (2,661)
- Engine problems (2,391)
- Electrical System problems (2,372)
- Power Train problems (1,447)
- Service Brakes problems (1,092)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (1,072)
- Air Bags problems (572)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (537)
See all RAM 1500 problems.