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.
Power Train
Parked vehicle on the side of the road. It was a flat surface. I was standing in front of the vehicle when it started moving forward on its own. I had to get out of the way and chase down my truck to stop it. I alerted the dealership, and they said they found nothing wrong with it. *tr
ODI 10936820
Power Train
Location - fairbanks, alaska. Time - 5pm on 11/25/2016 the vehicle was driven 50 ft around the corner of the building into a parking lot on flat ground, brought to a complete stop pointed in the direction of a slight incline, the dial shifter was then turned to the left to select park at which time the driver exited the vehicle. Immediately after stepping out of the vehicle and before the driver could even close the…
Crash reported
ODI 10955417
Power Train
Shifter comin out of park causing extensive damage to vehicle and my garage plus bodily injury
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10936592
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving approximately 50 mph, a vibration emerged under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the driveshaft was replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer two other times for the same failure. The first time, the dealer balanced the wheels. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was in the process of being…
ODI 10927397
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the gear shifted to reverse independently causing the vehicle to crash into the wall. The contact stated that there was no occupant in the vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10945899
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v461000 (power train); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10923885
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked with the engine running, it independently rolled back in reverse. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the contact and then a wall. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained cuts and bruises on the knees, feet, and hips. Medical attention was received. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10936663
Engine · Power Train
When removing foot from accelerator, vehicle stays at 1450 rpms, causing the vehicle to go 10-15 miles per hour. It is unsafe for my wife or daughter to drive. After two service visits, i am told that it is normal. It did not do this problem during first 1500 miles.
ODI 10927358
Power Train
Our company leased this vehicle from mid county chrysler dodge jeep ram on 12/16/2015 as part of an eight vehicle fleet. On 10/5/2016, the vehicle operator placed the vehicle in park and exited the vehicle. The vehicle began to roll forwards without a driver in the vehicle. Two of our client's employees noticed the vehicle moving and were able to jump in to the vehicle to stop it. When one of our client's employees…
ODI 10914057
Power Train
Has shifted to soon since i bought it new with 7 miles on it . I have to shift it to 8 th gear unless i'm on the high way.
ODI 11057897
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the shift selector in the park position, the contact exited the vehicle. The contact then noticed that the vehicle was rolling backwards independently. The contact stated that while attempting to re-enter the vehicle, the contact was dragged down a hill. The vehicle crashed through two trees, a swing set, and also a…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10946329
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a rollback while in park and with the engine running. In addition, the gear shifter did not register the vehicle in the correct gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
ODI 10923886
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
Our company leased this vehicle from mid county chrysler dodge jeep ram on 12/16/15 as part of an eight vehicle fleet. On 8/22/2016, the vehicle operator found that the battery was malfunctioning. Additionally, the transmission was slipping from 1st to 2nd. The vehicle was towed to the mid county dealership for repairs. Mechanics found that the battery had failed and replaced it. The mechanics also found defects in…
ODI 10913970
Power Train
The transmission knob shifted from park (p) to drive (d) while the engine was running and nobody was in the truck. The truck moved forward including towing a rv trailer and drove across the road smashing into a tent trailer. The truck had driven 500 miles non stop that day.
Crash reported
ODI 11066783
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle independently shifted from the drive position to the park position. On several occasions, the vehicle failed to shift into high gear. The vehicle would only shift into first and second gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three occasions to be diagnosed; however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure or retrieve a fault code.…
ODI 10899113
Power Train
I have a 2016 ram 1500 eco diesel. Truck now has 16k on it and have had it since new 08/05/16. Truck went to the dealer at its first service 7,138 and fluid leak. Transmission was repaired for a leak at the transfer tubes between heat exchanger and transmission case 09/25/2016. Truck went in for service 14,381 and again transmission leak needed to be fixed. Transmission pan gasket drain plug and fluid replaced…
ODI 10992598
Power Train
On july 29, 2016, i backed the truck out of the garage and placed the rotary shift knob in park. I stepped out of the vehicle with the engine running to grab something out of the garage. As i stepped pout the vehicle start moving forward at idle speed. I tried to step in ( the door was still open) to step on the brake, but as it entered the garage, the door was being pushed shut. I backed out just prior to being…
Crash reported
ODI 10944678
Power Train
My truck jumps from park to reverse without touching the shift knob on 06/08/2016 the truck shifted to reverse and ran across the road backwards doing approx. 6000.00 in damage i thought i left it in reverse i have since witinessed it doing it on its own and my wife saw it on two ocasions. The accident happened when i stopped in front of a gate at my business and while unlocking and opening the gate the truck ran…
Crash reported
ODI 10944620
Power Train
In slowing down to approximately 2-3mph the transmission "jumps" before coming to a stop. It matters not if the engine is cold or warm. Feels like the whole transmission is going to fall out of the truck. Also, mimics the rear end of the truck coming forward to the front of the truck. Also, when changing gears from a higher speed to low or low to high, the transmission seems to get "dumb" and not know which gear it…
ODI 11065035
Electrical System · Power Train
The transmission shift knob has failed to keep vehicle in park on at least two occasions. In addition, it is placed too close to the a/c fan control knob. On the first occasion, i placed the vehicle in park from drive, and as i removed my foot from the brake after it was in park, the transmission moved back to drive. Luckily, my foot was still hovering over the brake and i was able to stop the truck. On the second…
ODI 10991360
Engine · Power Train
When the vehicle is warm, after about 1/2 hour of driving, the transmission starts to drive rough. When i come to a stop it feels like someone hits me from the rear. When i'm driving around 35 mph and slow down it down shifts hard (clunk). When i'm driving at speed on the highway and i go to pass,when it press on the gas pedal there is a long hesitation and then it bogs down then accelerates. It's scary my wife gets…
ODI 10910524
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle shook violently without warning. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that four bolts that secured the driveshaft to the differential were loose. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67.
ODI 10872058
Power Train
Purchase new at dealer, problem with forward movements after full stop. Take to dealer and was told to wait, transmission would learn. No improvements, take to dealer again ,they redo software and advice to drive minimum 700 miles. No improvements after 3000 miles. Went back to dealer, drove with transmission mechanic and was told that some ram's have a problem and they are working on new software.decide to wait for…
ODI 11209939
Power Train
With engine running in my driveway. I put it he truck in park got out of the vehicle and the vehicle started moving forward, running into my garage door i took it to the dealer. The dealer said they saw a problem and would not release the truck until chrysler investigate it. They had the truck for a month while they investigate it. I was told by chrysler they could not find anything wrong. However they did do a…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10970425
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