2005 Dodge RAM 3500 Fuel system Problems

“2005 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 cummins diesel engine #4 injector tube (line) cracked and sprayed entire engine compartment with fuel due to the fact that it happened wile driving the under carriage was fuel soaked also. I had it towed to a dealer for repair. Dealer said it was not covered by warranty and I was charged for repair.”

“The next toyota is in your lap four times now my Dodge truck with a cummings diesel motor has had a fuel line burst and spray fuel all over a hot motor and exhaust pipes. The last time, this resulted in a fire on the underside of the truck that I put out with a fire extinguisher. Dodge claims they know nothing about this problem, yet the cummings diesel forums on the internet have thousands of posts on this problem. …”

“The injector fuel line keep brakeing and pushing high pressure fuel all over the engine compartment. Vehicle is in motion and engine at full temp. This is well known problem with this engine with thousands of people stranded each year. Extreme fire hazard. It has happened twice to this truck in 80000 miles”

“At 178,000 miles (approximately), the rear suspension strap rusted through and dropped the rear end of the diesel fuel tank to the pavement. The plastic tank was ground down by moving over the pavement at highway speeds, but I was able to recognize the issue by the unusual noise and thus stop the truck before the tank ruptured. Potential hazards include fuel spill, smoke, fire, and vehicle stall while moving without the possibility of restart. Fuel tank fixation to the vehicle should not rust through and fail during the lifetime of the vehicle. …”

“Exhaust manifold cracked along center causing exhaust to enter cab area unknown to driver until sickened later. After consulting with several parts suppliers and mechanics it was discovered that this is a common problem among these model years and chrysler corp. Has done nothing about the problem.”