2001 DODGE RAM 1500 Fuelpropulsion System Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Fuelpropulsion System Issues in the 2001 DODGE RAM 1500
5 fuelpropulsion system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Fuelpropulsion System Complaints
Shavent had funds to take to a shop but was told that the wrong fuel lines are on the truck
I TURNED THE KEY TO START THE ENGINE AND AS IT STARTED CRANKING SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE DEFROSTER AND THEN FIRE STARTED COMING OUT THE ENGINE HOOD. LUCKILY I HAD A FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANDY AND OPENED THE HOOD AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. WONDERED WHERE THE FIRE STARTED SO TRIED STARTING AGAIN AND FIRE STARTED IMMEDIATELY AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE OR ON TOP OF THE BELL HOUSING. I ALSO SMELLED FUEL. THE TRUCK WAS NEXT TO MY GARAGE AND HAD BEEN DRIVEN A FEW DAYS EARLIER. IF I HAD NOT PUT OUT THE FIRE MY WHOLE HOUSE COULD HAVE BURNED DOWN. I DONATED THE TRUCK TO WHEELS 4 VETS.
SATURDAY 14 APRIL 2018 BACKED UP DRIVEWAY TRUCKLENGTH AND GOT OUT TO DELIVER BOOKCASE FOR FRIEND. UNHOOKED ROPE HOLDING HAND TRUCK AND PLACED ON GROUND. SMELLED SMOKE LOOKED AROUND NEIGHBORHOOD TO MY LEFT SAW NOTHING, LOOKED THE OTHER WAY AND SAW SMOKE COMING UP BEHIND CAB IN CAB TO BED GAP. HAD 1.5L PEPSI AND SPRAYED ON GAP. NO EFFECT. THREW QUILT OVER GAP TO CHOKE AND POURED 3 ADDITIONAL 1.5 L PEPSI ON QUILT SOAKING IT. CALLED 911 AND GAVE INFO. THEN UNLOADED BOOKCASE 5 SECONDS AND MOVED IT AWAY. THEN PROCEEDED TO ATTEMPT SALVAGE OF POSSESSIONS. WINCHESTER CITY FD APPEARED AND PROCEEDED TO ATTACK FIRE, 4/5 EMGINES HYDRANT AND FOAM AND 40 MINUTED FIRE CONTAINED. CAB CONTENTS SAVED AND REMOVED MONDAY 16 APRIL 5PM. EMAIL TO YOUR AGENCY MONDAY NIGHT
BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS RUSTED THROUGH AND TANK FELL FROM THE TRUCK CAUSING FILL HOSE TO DISCONNECT FROM ITS CONNECTOR AND LEAKED GAS ON PAVEMENT. I HAD JUST FILLED THE TRUCK AND DRIVEN IT APROXIMATELY 9 MILES WHEN I CAME TO A FULL STOP AT A BUSY 4 WAY INTERSECTION AND HEARD STRANGE NOISE, PULLED FORWARD A COUPLE OF INCHES AT MOST AND MORE NOISE. PUT TRANSMISSION IN PARK AND STEPPED OUT OF VEHICLE AND SAW FUEL TANK ON THE GROUND WITH A SMALL SPOT OF FUEL WHERE IT WAS LEAKING FOR THE FILL HOSE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A LOUD BANGING NOISE EMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS COMPLETELY DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Other 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 Problem Areas
Structure
483 complaints
Unknown Or Other
113 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
59 complaints
Electrical System
56 complaints
Structurebody
46 complaints
Air Bags
45 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
38 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
35 complaints
Tires
28 complaints
Steering
26 complaints
Suspension
23 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
20 complaints
Power Train
16 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
15 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
15 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
14 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
14 complaints
Suspensionfront
13 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
12 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
11 complaints
Exterior Lighting
11 complaints
Equipment
10 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
10 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
10 complaints
Service Brakes
9 complaints
Wheels
7 complaints
Steeringcolumn
6 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
6 complaints
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
6 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
5 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Structureframe And Members
5 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
4 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
4 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
3 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
3 complaints
Structurebodyhood
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
3 complaints
Visibility
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
2 complaints
Suspensionfronthub
2 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanical
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf
1 complaint
Tiresbead
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint