2016 RAM 1500 Engine Problems
- 105
- 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 105 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 12 indicate fire
What owners report
- emissions recall · 15 records
- software update · 11 records
- check engine · 10 records
- accelerator pedal · 9 records
- throttle response · 9 records
- pulling traffic · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 48 |
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k 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
Clicking/tapping noise coming from engine at cold starts. Noise goes away when engine warms up. Took truck to dealer and problem was diagnosed as broken exhaust manifold bolts. Service manage said this was on going problem with 5.7 hemi engines since 2009. I had to pay for repair even though this was obviously a manufacturer error in design. Cost was $684 to replace bolts.
ODI 11309320
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact took the vehicle to burns motors (1300 e business hwy 83, mcallen, tx 78501, [redacted]), but the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11288725
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
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. After the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling), it was discovered that the coolant was low inside the vehicle, as listed in the recall. Autonation chrysler dodge ram valencia ([redacted], valencia, ca) stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11288710
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification on november 29, 2019. The contact spoke with five star chrysler dodge jeep ram ([redacted], macon, ga 31210, [redacted]) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was informed and stated that the…
ODI 11292334
Engine
Vehicle caught on fire 2 days after we received recall notice vb1. It was towed to the dealership. It has been there for almost 2 months with no time frame for when parts will become available. The vehicle was in motion on a public road- route 16 in pinkham notch, nh
Fire reported
ODI 11299962
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owned a 2016 ram 1500. While driving on the highway, the contact smelled a burning plastic odor and turned off the heater. An unknown indicator illuminated and the contact was alerted by another motorist that the vehicle was on fire. Flames came out of the heat vents and the side of the hood. The contact pulled over and the brakes failed. The contact had to apply the emergency brake to stop the…
Fire reported
ODI 11289677
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, when he saw smoke exiting the hood. The contact stated the service electrical soon warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and a bystander extinguished the fire with water. The fire department was not notified. The vehicle was towed to local dealer berlin city ford-lincoln located at [redacted],…
Fire reported
ODI 11296914
Engine · Unknown Or Other
It was just recently brought to my attention that there was a technical service bulletins sent out for the 3.0 ecodiesel to change the type/specification of oil and to go against what the owners manual states because the manual is wrong. It calls for an oil that is to light breaks down molecular weight too quickly and trucks and jeeps alike equiped with the ecodiesel have been having catastrophic engine failure due…
ODI 11282090
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the vehicle was stationary at a traffic light, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was unable to be driven. Rockie williams premier dodge chrysler jeep ram (located…
ODI 11287869
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
Engine
Coolant leaking from back of motor research says it's a common problem coolant line to turbo has a piece of rubber hose under intake and the rubber can't hold up to the temp 67000 miles on truck
ODI 11271289
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine colling) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that there was smoke emitting from the exhaust tip with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle…
ODI 11302499
Engine
Ecodiesel model pickup while towing our 4,000 lb travel trailer at 50 mph on a state highway, 90 miles into a camping/fishing trip, suddenly displayed symbol and message alerts on the dash and at the same time lost engine power. I was able to keep enough speed to pull onto a dirt side road within the next couple hundred yards, then coasted to a stop. During the last 20 yards, the engine died completely so i had no…
Fire reported
ODI 11271139
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the contact's husband was driving 70 mph, the vehicle began to sputter. The driver pulled the vehicle over and smoke was seen underneath the engine compartment. Due to the weather conditions, the rain was able to extinguish the fire that was starting underneath the vehicle. The police arrived, but the contact was unsure if a police report were filed. The vehicle was towed…
Fire reported
ODI 11288876
Engine
2016 ecodiesel has a malfunctioning egr cooler and leaks coolant into the exhaust system thus causing several issues: cel code p20ee, loss of coolant at a rate of 2 gallons per week, dpf issue & def injector issues. Ram customer care says i should just drive it and "monitor" the coolant level and i get to pay for that at 20.00 a gallon at two gallons per week until january 2020 or later. With the possibility that…
ODI 11281727
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
After the mandatory aem update the truck lost acceleration power and mpg went way down. I was told the trucks performance would stay exactly the same. In reality the truck turned into a slug. Also received a recall about possible fires due to egr cooler leaking coolant. Fca told me until a there's a fix to carry a jug of coolant and continue to refill as needed. I think that's ridiculous, the truck is 4 years old.
ODI 11292478
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the contact's son was driving 20 mph, the low oil pressure warning indicator illuminated. The contact parked the vehicle on the side of the road and checked the oil pressure. After restarting the ignition, the warning indicator turned off, smoke poured out from the vents, and flames were seen under the hood. The contact parked on the side of the road and was able to…
Fire reported
ODI 11292021
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle stalled and then violently accelerated. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the warning indicator only illuminated when the failure occurred periodically. The vehicle was taken to larry h. Miller chrysler jeep dodge ram albuquerque ([redacted] ne, albuquerque, nm 87110,…
ODI 11256448
Body · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle taken in on 8-12-19 to dealership to check out driveability concerns after "approved emisson modification" they had it to apply update from 5-17-19 to 6-12-19, concerns on 8-12-19 were acceleration, also to check egr system as i was losing coolant they had my vehicle from 8-12-19/9-13-19 when they called me telling me i needed to return the rental car and pick my vehicle as they couldn't do anything for the…
Fire reported
ODI 11281945
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