1995 Dodge Ram 1500 fuel system, gasoline problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1995 dodge ram pickup fuel tank steel support straps rusted and totally broke off. Front of fuel tank fell down and moved the rear fill hose so much that it leaked. Front of tank is now supported by an unsafe nylon strap. Brake lines also rusted out and leaked causing loss of brakes in the truck…”
filed Sep 14, 2010
“1)driving home from work along rt. 62 burlington when I heard a loud scratching sound. Got out of my truck and looked under to find gasoline tank hanging. 2)straps holding gas tank had let go. Front of tank scraped against the asphalt while I was driving about 30mph. Deflector shield protected…”
filed Jan 15, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Ram 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 1500 | 30 | 4% |
| 2011 Ram 1500 | 14 | 2% |
| 2010 Ram 1500 | 10 | 2% |
| 2009 Ram 1500 | 10 | 1% |
| 2008 Ram 1500 | 13 | 2% |
| 2007 Ram 1500 | 11 | 2% |
| 2006 Ram 1500 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 Ram 1500 | 17 | 1% |
| 2004 Ram 1500 | 24 | 2% |
| 2003 Ram 1500 | 5 | 0% |
| 2002 Ram 1500 | 6 | 1% |
| 2001 Ram 1500 | 10 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 Dodge Ram 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.