2014 RAM 1500 Fuel System Gasoline Problems

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the fuel tank frame bracket had detached, and the fuel tank was hanging loose. The vehicle was taken to three independent mechanics, who determined that the frame rail bracket and fuel tank straps needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance because the vehicle was imported from Canada. The contact was advised to contact a customs broker for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the fuel tank of the vehicle unexpectedly detached from the vehicle. The contact was able to attach the fuel back to the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank bracket frame was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,831.

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact was an independent dealer. The contact stated that upon receiving the vehicle back into inventory due to repossession, the contact was aware of an unrepaired open recall on the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the dealer by the previous owner. The manufacturer was made aware of the unrepaired open recall on the VIN, however the manufacturer declined to approve the unrepaired open recall.

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start, and the ignition would continue to turn. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the fuel system was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the dealer notified the contact of a misdiagnosis and the crank case ventilation system and the body control module were damaged in the process of repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,399.

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the brake lights remained illuminated. The brake and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the fuel gauge failed to display the correct fuel level, and the cruise control was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the electrical system had failed, but the contact was unaware of what repairs were needed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that there was information that the vehicle was losing fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, a diagnostic report was not provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 60,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle drove over a bump and heard an abnormal scraping sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered that the front fuel tank strap pulled through the frame and began to rub against the driveshaft. As a result of the failure, the fuel tank started to hang off the vehicle. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to be restarted. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking violently. There was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred her to the dealer for assistance. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 187,000.

The contact's husband owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the fuel level warning light would intermittently illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic informed her that the fuel tank strap had rusted and needed to be replaced. While driving 25 MPH, the fuel gauge “sensor off” message was displayed on the instrument panel and the fuel gauge began fluctuating from Empty to Full. The independent mechanic informed her that there was an unstated recall on the vehicle and referred her to a dealer. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and both informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

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BOUGHT 2014 RAM 1500 NEW AT TOMBALL DODGE INC. IN TOMBALL TEXAS ON MARCH 28, 2014. ON APRIL 14, 2014 AT START UP, A HUGE CLOUD OF WHITE/LIGHT BLUE SMOKE CAME OUT OF TAILPIPES. MILEAGE WAS 702. FROM THIS DAY FORWARD IT HAS DONE THIS NUMEROUS TIMES. I CALLED DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT, COULDN'T GET ANYONE TO TAKE MY CALL OR RETURN MY CALLS. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES, 4-14-2014 702 MILES SMOKED 4-20-2014 1101 MILES SMOKED 4-29-2014 1332 MILES SMOKED TOO MANY TIMES IT SMOKED TO LIST ,NOW IT IS USING OIL AT 3500 MILES PLEASE HELP ME. *TR

ON OR ABOUT MARCH 6 2014 WHEN THE TRUCK SITS OVER NIGHT OR AFTER ABOUT 5 HOURS WHEN THE MOTOR AND TRANS ARE COLD , I NOTICE A HESITATION GOING FROM REVERSE TO FORWARD, THIS IS A HESITATION THAT IS ABOUT 2-5 SECONDS, IT SEEMS THAT THE MOTOR IS NOT GETTING ENOUGH AIR IT SEEMS LIKE IT WANTS TO IDLE DOWN. WHEN THIS IDLE DOWN IT GOES FROM THE HESITATION THEN LIKE A IDLE AIR ISSUE. WITH THE HESITATION FROM A LOW IDLE TO IDLE THAT MAKES IT GO THEN I HAVE TO GIVE THIS GAS OR TRY TO SINCE ITS A LOT OF ELECTRICAL KNOW. I AM NOT SURE. I LIVE ON A BUSY ROAD AND THIS IS A ISSUE THAT CAN AFFECT MY SAFETY. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO WORRY IF IT WILL GO INTO DRIVE. AT THIS TIME THIS IS A ISSUE, I WANT TO KNOW WHEN...