2016 RAM 1500 Unknown Or Other Problems
- 58
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 58 stored complaint records:
- 9 indicate a crash
- 8 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- emissions recall · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 36 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While parked outside the house, the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the flames. A report was not filed. The vehicle had not yet been towed to the junk yard. The manufacturer was notified and a claim was filed. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 01/26/2017*ct consumer stated fire started in the engine compartment because that's the only place the fire…
Fire reported
ODI 10927835
Unknown Or Other
The sync 3/audio/nav system, once again quit functioning. I believe this is a safety issue. From my perspective if i or especially my wife is driving this vehicle in an area we are not familiar with, or late at night or come up on an accident or other unsafe situation and are unable to call 911 or for other assistance or unable to navigate through the area we are unfamiliar with, our lives as well as others would be…
ODI 11006374
Unknown Or Other
Had just backed vehicle out from underneath carport at my home, left in driveway, turned off ignition (it was stationary), and went inside my home. A few minutes later, the vehicle started exploding and caught fire. The vehicle burnt up completely, it is a total loss!!!
Fire reported
ODI 10924653
Suspension · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
My truck has a noticable vibration at highway speeds of 60 mph and above. After 3-4 trips to different dealerships, the problem still exists. After a quick search online, i realized that thousands of complaints have been posted on blogs related to this same problem with no solution from chrysler/ram. I have had the tires balanced/rotated/road forced balance, etc. Front drive shafts replaced (it's a 4x4 model) and…
ODI 10986386
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
My cruise control was engaged as i was going down a mountain approaching a sharp turn when i hit the brakes the petal went to the floor and the truck accelerated. I went into the woods where i hit numerous trees and totaled the vehicle. What can be done about this
Crash reported
ODI 11102473
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Purchased vehicle april 15, 2016. Since this time when shifting from reverse to drive or park to drive transmissions shudders or slips before moving forward. This now also occurs in when shifting to reverse.on several occasions have shifted from park to drive. Transmission will not engage and indicator light on gear selector switch flashes. Have video. Have to replace to park and turn off vehicle and restart to…
ODI 10906809
Unknown Or Other
Thursday morning april 14 i got into my truck to go to work. Put my foot on the brake and start the engine. Turned the transmission rotary knob on the dash to r and back out of the garage. The engine was still running and put my foot on the brake to go to p for park. As i was getting out of the truck and taking my foot of the brake pedal. The truck starting moving forward going back into the garage. It pinned me…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10859918
Unknown Or Other
Purchased vehicle following day i look under truck and notice lots of corrosion throughout drive train. I took vehicle back to service department monday 3 days after we bought truck and district service manager will not fix and items. My concern is corrosion will lead to component failure over time.
ODI 10838555