10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Dodge Ram Van 3500 fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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1997 Dodge Ram Van 3500 Owner Comments

problem #5

Dec 092002

Ram Van 3500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The metal tanks straps were warp causing the fuel tank to fall to the ground. Please furnish additional information dealer is aware of the problem.

- Sioux Falls, SD, USA

problem #4

Jul 122001

Ram Van 3500 Diesel

  • miles
Dodge said their is a problem with the gas tank but would not repair it and the same goes with the air conditioning, they said there is a problem with the air system and I have researched this with several owners and mechanics but they again will not fix this.

- Bokeelia, FL, USA

problem #3

Mar 072001

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
When filling tank up fuel guage red empty although 50 miles later there was still gas in tank. Dealer said sending unit was stuck.

- Westport, MA, USA

problem #2

Jan 092001

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500 Diesel

  • miles
Fuel guage was inoperable and misread amount of fuel in vehicle. Dealer has been notified.

- Sandwhich, IL, USA

problem #1

Jan 151999

Ram Van 3500 Diesel

  • miles
Fuel level according to gauge drops to below empty after 50 to 100 miles. Fuel light comes on when tank is 80% full. Have talked to several owners of like trucks that have the same problem.

- Helena, AL, USA

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