2016 RAM 1500 Electrical System Problems
- 64
- 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 64 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- chrysler dodge · 6 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- check engine · 5 records
- where diagnosed · 5 records
- fuel sensor · 5 records
- without warning · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 37 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact leases a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 18v486000 (latches/locks/linkages) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification on september 27, 2017. The contact spoke with dodge, chrysler, jeep city (4395 us-130 burlington, new jersey 08016, [redacted]) numerous times about part availability. The dealer scheduled a repair…
ODI 11139160
Electrical System
Vehicle loss electricity while running on higway or road, at the beginning it started turning everything off and turning on about 2 or 3 seconds later. Problem started at the beginning of june 2018. Then on august 18 the car turned off completely and transmission turned to park by itself making a loud grinding sound, car did started again and was taken for service; it happened again on september 3, 2018.
ODI 11124663
Body · Electrical System · Service Brakes
Dropping boat in water on slight grade ramp. Put car in park and shut down. As i dropped boat from the trailer the truck rolled down the ramp immersing 3/4 of the body in the salt water. No one was behind the wheel. This product has had issues with rollaways
ODI 11115646
Electrical System · Power Train
My wife, dog and i pulled into a parking lot of a countertop supply store. It was approximately 80 degrease outside so i rolled down the windows to half and left the truck running in park to keep the a/c on for the dog. In this parking lot we were the only vehicle parked near by and there was no parking block in front of the truck. We were in the store approximately 20 min looking for a countertop then went to sit…
Crash reported
ODI 11114273
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I keep having problems with the electrical system in the truck. The plugin areas for electronic devices in the rear passenger keeps burning out fuses. I am also having issues with my cruise control button on the steering wheel acting like it has a short turning itself on and off. This happens when i am driving the vehicle or in the drive way as well.
ODI 11097024
Electrical System · Engine
I have a 2016 ram ecodiesel fully loaded limited 1500 and i have had nothing but problems with it this past year. I have gone to three different dealerships and none of them can fix the vehicle it only has 40k miles on it and is in perfect condition other than now it is overheating and the fan is on constantly. I believe maybe there is a leak in the coolant line? I don't know, the service departments have been…
ODI 11093583
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 70 mph, the service electronic control indicator illuminated and the vehicle would inadvertently decelerate. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off and restarted the engine; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (tate dodge chrysler jeep, 7429 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, md 21061, (410) 690- 3901) where it was diagnosed…
ODI 11092471
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Control Unit/Module · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 30 mph, the contact noticed that the service anti lock brake system indicator illuminated. The vehicle automatically slowed down, came to a complete stop, and shifted into park. The contact attempted to shift the gear back into drive, but was unable to do so. The vehicle was still running when it came to a complete stop. The contact had to have the vehicle towed.…
ODI 11066987
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500 eco diesel. While the vehicle was stationary with the engine running, the contact exited while in park and the vehicle began to roll away. The vehicle didn't go into reverse until the contact was 20 feet from the vehicle. The contact's vehicle struck another parked vehicle which caused damage to the driver's side front fender and the driver's door. The vehicle was taken to…
Crash reported
ODI 11061581
Body · Electrical System · Seats
My truck has under 20,000 miles, and i have had an electrical fire underneath my drivers seat, that caused the whole truck to fill with smoke. Less than 2 weeks later, my passenger side front window fell off the track and into the door, during a heavy snowstorm, throwing slush, and snow into my passenger's face.*bf * *tr
Fire reported
ODI 11063531
Electrical System
Multiple times now my vehicle has been unable to start. After jumping the vehicle, it will stay running. I have taken it to the dealership and left it there for 3 days. (palmen motors kenosha, wi) there were unable to diagnose the problem. In the process, they charged the battery. Within a few weeks, the battery was back dead and the vehicle needs to be jumped to start. The dealership is unable to identify the…
ODI 11057636
Electrical System · Power Train
Placed vehicle in park as it sat in parking space beside the garage, with drivers side door close to exterior wall. Vehicle was running at the time. I was exiting vehical when it began to move forward. Resulting in my right leg being trapped within the door as the truck door hit the wall of the garage. I was then dragged and crushed between the vehicle and exterior wall of garage, until my body cleared the end of…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11052175
Electrical System
I would like to thank ram with the awesome troubleshooting skills you have provided me with my parking sensors in my 2016 ram. After 6 trips to the dealership replaced almost all the sensors and the control module. Your answer is to turn off your sensors when it's not sunny and dry out because rain!!!! Can affect an outdoor sensor. So anytime it rains i need to turn my sensors off and turn them back on when its dry.…
ODI 11182672
Electrical System · Service Brakes
The oem trailer brake controller does not provide enough braking power to a towed trailer. The towed single axle travel trailer weighs just under 4,000lbs fully loaded. All gain and trailer type settings on the controller produce the same level of braking to the trailer at any speed from idle to 25-30mph or faster when using the manual brake lever on the controller. Factory owner's manual describes the process for…
ODI 11031826
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
While driving the truck at night the lights flicker almost like as if you were flashing your lights at someone in front of you, this truck has been to dealership a total of 16 times for this reason. First they told me it was the way dodge built my truck and that it was normal, then next time we took it in they told me that it was my toll tag, i questioned ok which is it dodge made my truck this way or my toll tag,…
ODI 11058421
Electrical System
Receiving error message and chime warning 'key in ignition' when ignition is in the off position in the key complete removed. Took vehicle to the dealership, service department could not find any fault codes nor replicate the problem. They re-flashed the cpu to correct another problem with this vehicle; however it did not correct the problem. The problem first happen at ~5,000 miles. I captured problem via photo to…
ODI 11013858
Electrical System
2016 dodge ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to defective uconnect system in vehicle. *ld consumer sent in additional correspondence. *ld the consumer stated there was a warranty that was being offered in good faith. The consumer stated the offer was not mutually agreeable. *js *js
ODI 11029790
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
ECM WIREING HARNESS
ODI 11005227
Electrical System · Engine
When i get below 1/4 of a tank i have a fuel sensor failure every time that trows a check engine light
ODI 11002882
Electrical System · Power Train
We have the knob shifter and when he stopped he put it in park (left engine running) he walked behind truck and into store and picked out what he needed and then while he was paying the teller noticed his trucked started moving in reverse so my son ran out to get in truck to stop it but was to late it his a pole which and shattered the window of gas station, i reported it to fca and they inspected it and said no…
Crash reported
ODI 11006347
Electrical System
I am printing this correction in regards to previous information i reported claim #10994989.i reported when ignition button was pushed was incorrect ,should have read , when ignition key was turned.
ODI 10994999
Electrical System
Two times in the last month when we entered the noted vehicle the dash lights came on as expected but when the ignition button was pushed to start the vehicle dash became totally black an the vehicle would not start like there was no electric power , after about a minute all dash lights came on again and the vehicle was able to be started. Immediately after the first time i took it to a dealer and was informed they…
ODI 10994989
Electrical System
Fuel sensor fail light came on wirh the check engine light as i am parked, and my truck has a full tank
ODI 10981681
Electrical System · Engine
My son was driving south on i-15 towards san diego at 65mph in the travel lane (2nd left most lane) when his new truck suddenly and without warning completely shut itself off. The main screen on the dash prompted to shift into park (the truck was traveling at 65 mph at the time) to restart the truck. He was unable to pull over to the left due to the hov lane being very busy - he traversed three lanes of traffic to…
ODI 10959156
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes
My truck rolled back about 6 ft in my drive way while it was parked about 20 minutes after getting out the truck. I moved the truck back and about 20 minutes later it rolled back 4 ft. I then moved it again and put the parking break on with no movement my driveway has a small incline around 3-4%.
ODI 10949677