1997 Dodge Ram fuel system, gasoline problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1997 Dodge Ram — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram. The contact stated that the fuel tank fractured and detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was caused by normal wear and tear. The dealer stated that the contact should have paid more…”
filed May 11, 2011
“While driving, the consumer smelled a fuel odor inside of the vehicle. The consumer inspected the vehicle and saw fuel leaking from the fuel rail. *ak the fuel lines were cracked. The original fuel rails were plastic and the replacement rails were metal with different connectors. *sc *jb”
filed Jan 21, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject pertaining to air filter service. *tt
090700 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 2 | 7% |
| 2006 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 Ram | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 Ram | 2 | 4% |
| 2001 Ram | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 Ram | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 Ram | 11 | 3% |
| 1998 Ram | 20 | 4% |
| 1996 Ram | 32 | 5% |
| 1995 Ram | 33 | 5% |
| 1994 Ram | 36 | 8% |
| 1993 Ram | 3 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Dodge Ram
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.