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.
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
When starting engine in the morning or in cold weather (65'f and colder) the engine is unresponsive to the throttle for up to 6 seconds. This is extremely dangerous and makes for a serious safety deficiency for the driver and passengers and the public. On coming traffic has had to slam on breaks to avoid collisions as i have had to pull out in traffic. The throttle is smashed to the floor and a minimum of 3 seconds…
ODI 11256791
Engine
Vehicle was in a settlement regarding the ecodiesel engine. To get claim processed a software change was required. After getting the software change at the dealership, the truck now has an extreme acceleration delay especially right after starting. You can press on the gas pedal and nothing really happens, then you have to floor it to get it to move. It is very dangerous at the intersection coming out of my…
ODI 11255254
Engine
Exhaust manifold bolts broken. My truck has roughly 46,000 miles on it and yesterday upon cold start up i heard an exhaust leak coming from the exhaust manifold on the passenger side. Upon further inspection i noticed at least one exhaust manifold bolt head broken off, there may be more as i didn't investigate any further. This should not be happening on a vehicle with less than 100,000 miles
ODI 11254343
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I purchased a new 2106 ram 1500 ecodiesel in 2016 from a dealer. There was an emissions recall for which i took to the dealer and had done according to the manufacturer. Since the recall was completed i have had a serious lag in acceleration. There is now a 3 to 4 second delay at 3/4 throttle before the truck takes off in a lurch. I asked the dealer how this can be fixed to accelerate as before the recall and they…
ODI 11287400
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
Engine
Eco diesel engine was reprogrammed by ram for an emissions recall. Engine does not operate like it did before the software update. When cold, there is a noticeable acceleration lag. This presents a danger when pulling into any type of traffic. The lag will disappear once the truck has been driven a bit and the engine warms up. Mileage has also been diminished noticeably since the software update. I would think that…
ODI 11258697
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
Engine
First time parked with vehicle turned off and went in post office got back in truck. Ignition would not turn on made a funny sound and low oil pressure came up then light came on, waited 10 minutes and started up fine. Around 2 weeks later did it while driving, had cruise set at 75, in the left lane passing 2 vehicles and engine shut off it flashed low oil pressure, i coasted to right hand side of the highway made…
ODI 11252982
Engine
The exhaust manifold bolts break off the head of the bolt on the rear cylinder on each side causing an exhaust leak between the engine and the manifold on the 5.7l hemi. The dealership said its a known issue with those motors but there is no recall.
ODI 11252666
Engine
After the aem recall on my ecodiesel the acceleration is very sluggish especially when cold. It is enough of a problem/ change from the original performance that pulling out in traffic has become dangerous. The truck has a 3-5 second delay before adequate power is available regardless of accelerator position.
ODI 11244033
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 · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
After fca completed the emissions recall on my 2016 ram the truck now does not want to accelerate into traffic. This is caused several issues when trying to merge into traffic or onto the interstate. Also while pulling a trailer i was not able to accelerate properly into traffic or to the highway. Due to this while pulling out in traffic i have barely avoided several wrecks.
ODI 11241169
Engine
After having the emissions recall applied to my truck, i have lost acceleration from a stopped position. The throttle lag is dangerous and unpredictable. This makes turning through traffic very unsafe.
ODI 11240600
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
Engine
Own a 2016 ram 1500 ecodiesel truck and participated in the v08 emissions recall, since the recall has been preformed the truck suffers from serious throttle lag which i feel is a major safety concern as the truck has unreliable response when trying to cross an intersection.
ODI 11242722
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Another ram ecodiesel post-aem safety concern. Did the aem recall and instantly became a safety hazard in traffic. Extreme throttle lag of 4+ seconds, even if flooring it. Too many close calls to list myself and i don't let me wife drive unless absolutely necessary (it was supposed to be her truck!!). Recall may be monetary and such but the issue is a safety problem and will result in much larger issues. I've worked…
ODI 11243457
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
After having the approved emissions modification installed my truck became dangerously sluggish from a dead stop. After pressing accelerator pedal pulling into traffic truck is moving approx. 4 mph where there is a 3 to 4 second delay in acceleration leaving me vulnerable to oncoming traffic. Truck was fine before aem. Dealer now says they can not reverse aem. Truck is now a serious traffic hazard.
ODI 11256671
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
After software update for emissions issue truck fails to accelerate in a safe manner when engine is cold. When accelerator pedal is pressed it takes up 5 seconds for engine rpm to increase to the point that the turbo charger will cut in. This cause the truck to enter an intersection with out enough speed to safely complete the transition though the intersection if traffic is coming. When engin is hot this does not…
ODI 11230403
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