2016 RAM 1500 Power Train Problems
- 125
- 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 125 stored complaint records:
- 33 indicate a crash
- 14 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine running · 16 records
- failure mileage · 12 records
- accelerator pedal · 10 records
- placed park · 10 records
- notified failure · 8 records
- police report · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 66 |
| 30–60k mi | 38 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
While driving home, i noticed some noise that ounde like a turbo noise and loos of power. I pulled over immediately shut off engine and poped hood. Looke up and smoke from engine. Opened hood and saw small fire on rear passenger side of engine by turbo housing. Soon the truck was totally engulfed by flames.
Fire reported
ODI 11307203
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I took my truck into a dealer because the exhaust system wouldn't clean itself. I found out there were recalls pertaining to this and they were handled as far as i knew. However, just a few weeks later as i was pulling into my driveway at home i noticed smoke barreling out from under the hood. I imediately tried to shut it off and when i did it would rev up higher instead of shutting off. I got it to shut off…
Fire reported
ODI 11309654
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
In order to register my vehicle in california i was forced to accept the v08 emissions recall. After this recall, i have noticed substantial lag between depressing the accelerator and between when the vehicle accelerates. I was told there would be no change in performance by both the dealer and fca. I have almost been in two accidents now because i attempted to execute a left turn and even though i was depressing…
ODI 11298206
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
After complying with the v08 (aem) software update due to the ram ecodiesel emissions update my driving experience/performance has changed dramatically. During acceleration their has been anywhere from 3-6 delay seconds before adequate power and speed can be felt. This is at a full stop such as a stop sin or red traffic light. During highway traffic (passing) or merging into a lane is were is most noticeable. This…
ODI 11291638
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, it rolled out of park with the gear in the park position. The contact tested the vehicle several times to see if the gear was in park and the vehicle rolled with the gear in the park position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was contacted. The vin was not available. The failure…
ODI 11289624
Engine · Power Train
2 major issues: a- since vehicle got computer system updated for the emissions lawsuit - vehicle has lost 70% power at take off. Meaning, i currently have a very high risk of getting t-boned at intersections because the vehicle doesn't take off. I currently have a claim open with chrysler but their case manager claims that parts to fix the issue is currently not available. This emission update was done back in june…
ODI 11297048
Power Train
Transmission shifts very abruptly, sometimes violently, while driving. There is also a jolt when coming to a complete stop, during the transmission shift from 2nd to 1st gear.
ODI 11258263
Engine · Power Train
I own a 2016 ecodiesel ram 1500, and ever since i completed the required software update on my vehicle due to the class action lawsuit i have noticed a drastic decrease in the amount of acceleration my vehicle has under conditions where the vehicle is not fully warmed up and occasionally under normal driving conditions as well. There are times the vehicle will take 3 to 5 entire seconds to finally start accelerating…
ODI 11255632
Engine · Power Train
I own a 2016 ecodiesel ram 1500, and ever since i completed the required engine software update mandated by fca due to the class action lawsuit, i have noticed a significant delay in acceleration during conditions where the engine is not fully warmed up and sometime at normal conditions when the vehicle is pulling from a stop through an intersection. These delays can be as long as 3 to 5 seconds!! This posses a huge…
ODI 11255631
Engine · Power Train
After recall for the diesel engine emissions class action lawsuit, the truck is very sluggish when cold, sometimes takings 3-5 seconds to respond to throttle input. Fuel economy reduced. Truck feels lazy until it warms up completely. Even then, it isn't as responsive as it was before the software flash.
ODI 11255578
Engine · Power Train · Steering
This 2016 3.0l eco diesel is a death trap after fca reprogramed the software 2 months ago. 2-4 second hesitation when you press on the gas. The truck just sits there and does not move. In two months i have had 3 close calls pulling into traffic. Extremely scary when you hit the gas and nothing happens and a car is coming down the highway at you at 55 mph and you're seconds from getting t-boned. It's just a matter of…
Fire reported
ODI 11279101
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Extreme lag on acceleration from a dead stop. Extreme lag on freeway while trying to pass or merge. Post the aem emissions recall.
ODI 11256413
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
V08 recall flash has made my truck more dangerous to drive. There is an extreme amount of lag from the engine and turbo while trying to accelerate. I am the second owner, bought on 7/24/19 and the truck has been in the shop twice already!
ODI 11254598
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Driving home from work 22 august 2019, an [redacted]. I went to accelerate to reach posted speed limit after turning off of a side street onto main road. I had no forward momentum when i depressed the accelerator pedal. I attempted several times to manually shift gears thinking it was a transmission issue. The engine would rev up to rpm but still barely any forward momentum. I was losing speed quickly. Something…
Fire reported
ODI 11246138
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but it failed to engage without warning. The vehicle was taken to chuck patterson dodge ([redacted], chico, ca 95926, [redacted]) for a routine inspection and an emission modification for the ecm. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and…
ODI 11245215
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Dangerous lag in throttle response in emergency situations.. Delay in throttle response is greater than 4 seconds in all attemps at acceleration.
ODI 11256126
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Since an emissions recall my truck has had a dangerous amount of dead pedal lag when. First starting to drive. The first 5-10 minutes of every drive create a dangerous situation where i am consistently worried about causing an accident because my truck does not operate like a normal vehicle, or as it did before the recall happened.
ODI 11256432
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I own a 2016 ram 1500 eco diesel. I recently got a recall (v08 i believe) that greatly effected the throttle response and fuel mileage on my truck. I love on a bend on a state highway and it has become very dangerous for me to pull out of my driveway. When i press the throttle there is a good 5 second delay before the truck accelerates. This is a known problem as fca has notified dealers that they are aware of the…
ODI 11254671
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
After an emissions recall was performed on eco diesel engine (ecm update) the engine has become terribly sluggish on initial takeoff. I can push the gas petal to the floor and nothing happens for several seconds. I feel that this is a safety concern because there is inconsistent engine performance that could cause an accident.
ODI 11245423
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
When depressing the accelerator pedal from a dead stop the vehicle has an extremely slow response time. After a few seconds the vehicle lurches forward and accelerates. This was not an issue until after the emissions recall was conducted on the vehicle. This is a clear safety issue as the vehicle will not accelerate properly with the engine coolant under 150 degrees f. After the temp reaches 150 degrees f the issue…
ODI 11232353
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Very poor acceleration when cold or warm. Significant drop in power and fuel mileage. All of these things happened after the v08 update
ODI 11254544
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Aem reflash as required by the fca emissions recall #v08 has caused the truck to accelerate very slowly, causing numerous near misses when crossing and turning past oncoming traffic. Dealership reports all recalled customers are reporting the same issues.
ODI 11240661
Engine · Power Train
I had the aem (approved emissions modification) done on my 2016 ram 1500 3.0 ecodiesel on 07/02/2019. When i picked up the truck i asked if there were any issues with anyone that has had this performed. I was told by the tech he has not aware of any issues with this being done and the only thing he has heard is an improvement of mpg. Well i have had the truck for 2 days now and i've noticed a decrease of almost 2…
ODI 11229481
Power Train
After a recall to update emissions software, the truck experiences unpredictable and inconsistent throttle response. This happens about once per week, when the engine is at full operating temp. The accelerator pedal is pressed, but the engine does not accelerate for 4 seconds. This results in the truck creeping out into traffic but not accelerating as desired. I am not comfortable with my wife and kids in this truck…
ODI 11258378
Power Train
Emission recall(ecm reprogram) vehicle now has a severe unpredictable lack of throttle response since recall was performed, fca nor dealer has any idea when this will be fixed. When pulling out into traffic at higher ambient temps, the vehicle often fails to respond to the throttle until about 3/4 throttle. Then it suddenly responds as if it is at full throttle. This will cause some serious accidents
ODI 11235036