285 of the 4,615 complaints about the Ram 1500 (6.2%) concern Fuel system, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 1.4× the Fuel system share across all tracked vehicles.
285Complaints · Fuel system
6.2%Share of complaints
1.43×vs. all vehicles
48Last 12 months
1.8%Share involving a crash or fire
3Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Fuel system complaints peak with the 2018 model (96, 15% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (2). 48 Fuel system complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 48 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “fuel”, “tank”, “pump”, “system diesel” and “diesel recall”. 5 of these reports (1.8%) describe a crash or fire, with 7 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 23V263000 (2023-04-13, model years 2022 and 2023).
Change in acceleration since purchasing truck. Discovered recently the fuel pump was causing the problem. Also the air bag light comes on and warning of a safety issue.
Fuel system · 2025-10-07 · ODI 11691763 · Crash
The contact's mother owned a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that her mother had noticed that there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times.
Fuel system · 2025-09-18 · ODI 11688092 · Fire
While sitting at a red light, the truck will automatically shut off when I take my foot off the gas pedal. It has happened about 10 times over the last 6 months.
Fuel system · 2026-09-02 · ODI 11761495
While accelerating the vehicle stalled and came to a complete stop. I was unable to leave the road way due to the vehicle stoping, shifting to park, setting the e brake. I then had to push start again and pull to the shoulder.
Fuel system · 2026-08-08 · ODI 11755641
This a Petition being filed and related to NHTSA Compl# 1827216. Petitioner respectfully submits this Petition to the NHTSA and requests a hearing to determine if Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) by and/or through its authorized dealer Hanania CDJR of Palm Coast…
Fuel system · 2026-08-06 · ODI 11755235
Fuel pump failure and fortunately it failed when I had stopped to get fuel.
Fuel system · 2026-08-04 · ODI 11754842
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
How common are Fuel system problems on the Ram 1500?
285 of the 4,615 complaints about the Ram 1500 (6.2%) concern Fuel system, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 1.4× the Fuel system share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Ram 1500 model years have the most Fuel system complaints?
By model year, Fuel system complaints peak with the 2018 model (96, 15% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (2).
Is there a recall for Ram 1500 Fuel system problems?
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 23V263000 (2023-04-13, model years 2022 and 2023).