NHTSA — Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly: Filler Pipe And Cap Problems

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5.6

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,500 miles

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments

problem #3

Jan 312005

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 46,500 miles

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500. Rusted vents in gas cap causing leak and depresurization of gas tank. Leading to engine needs servicing light to appear on dashboard.

- Richmond, VA, USA

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problem #2

Mar 272003

(reported on)

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The consumer believes a shield should be installed around the fuel filler tube to prevent road debris from damaging the tube.

- Cudahy, WI, USA

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problem #1

Jul 012002

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Neck of fuel tank is exposed due to the fact that vehicle has no wheel well covers.

- Cudahey, WI, USA

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