1997 Dodge Ram 2500 fuel system, gasoline problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the fuel tank detached from the vehicle as a result of the straps being corroded. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who diagnosed that the straps were broken due to corrosion. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…”
filed May 12, 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact noticed an overpowering gasoline fuel odor in the vehicle. He later discovered a fuel leak and contacted the manufacturer in regards to the failure. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included…”
filed Feb 8, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Ram 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 2500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Ram 2500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Ram 2500 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 Ram 2500 | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 Ram 2500 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 Ram 2500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 Ram 2500 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 Ram 2500 | 11 | 2% |
| 2000 Ram 2500 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 Ram 2500 | 13 | 4% |
| 1998 Ram 2500 | 7 | 3% |
| 1996 Ram 2500 | 16 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500
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.