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
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to wolfechase chrysler dodge jeep ram (8170 us-64, bartlett, tn 38133, [redacted]) to be repaired per an unknown recall regarding the eco diesel engine emission. The repair did not correct the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle lost acceleration while driving at any speed and the fuel mileage was reduced. The manufacturer…
ODI 11233989
Engine
I own a ram 1500 ecodiesel 2016 laramie. I got the aem emission recall and the like other people i have an acceleration problem after the recall. I have been to dealership about it. I have put tickets into fca and they are telling me that there is nothing that can be done. Here is a video of the issue. Https://youtu.be/qlt7xplka3a this is sever when the truck is cold. I am very concerned about the safety of this…
ODI 11258693
Engine
I bought the truck new and was very happy with it until the emission update. Once i had the update done to the truck its was a total different truck. It doesn't have as much power and it has major turbo lag when accelerating especially when cold. I am very disappointed with fca and probably will never buy another fca product unless they make it right with all of the owners of these vehicles. Looks like i will be…
ODI 11258321
Engine
After getting the ecodiesel emission recall my truck does not accelerate when cold. Have several near collisions after pulling out into traffic and nothing happens, it does not respond to pedal for 3 seconds. Contacted fca and they refer me to dealer, dealer says it is fca software issue.
ODI 11243455
Engine
Ecodiesel emission fix . Well i loved my truck till they fixed it .now at low speeds it doesn't accelerate making it very dangerous. I took it back to ram and they said that's the fix and it was the governments fault. Well i know it's fca fault and i don't think they can fix it properly or they would of done so at the factory.. Someone will be killed or kill someone . When you hit the pedal and nothing happens for 2…
ODI 11233965
Engine
After the fca emissions recall, my vehicle has a substantial 'lag' after pressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lacks engine power, and is unsafe to drive. It is a jazzers when trying to pull out with oncoming traffic. I took it back to dealership and they said it is operating as designed. This vehicle is unsafe as designed if this is truly the design. Dodge needs to be forced to address the 'lag' in…
ODI 11233723
Engine
After getting the epa required emissions recall completed (v08) this truck is unsafe to operate when the engine is cold. There is a long delay in throttle response (3-5 seconds from the time i hit the throttle from a stop until the time the truck has any sort of response) which makes it extremely unsafe to pull out into traffic or cross traffic lanes. There is also very little throttle response when trying to…
ODI 11232484
Engine
Dangerous and inconsistent engine power. After update of ecu for emissions (v08) control recall the vehicle is not safely drivable. When trying to pull out or away acceleration just doesn't happen, truck fails to move and is subject to being hit. After a couple seconds power returns. The dealership says there is nothing they can do to fix this, 'that's the way it is now' is what i've been told. Fca agreed to make…
ODI 11229151
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
After receiving the emissions recall update v08 on my ram ecodiesel it now has a lag when pressing the gas pedal that has nearly resulted in me being hit by other drivers because the truck will not accelerate properly. This is most noticeable when at a stop and making a left hand turn.
ODI 11228318
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
After aem emission control systems update the truck at 57,920 has poor acceleration from a start. It doesn't get out of its on way. Mileage dropped 4 mpg. Has poor acceleration up hills. This update claimed to not alter the way the vehicle drives and that is not the case. This is not the truck that i originally bought. I have been almost hit several times pulling out into traffic because of the poor acceleration…
ODI 11245392
Engine · Power Train
After having the aem recall done truck has lack of power. When accelerating from stop truck does not take off right away. Gets a little better when warmed up but still very sluggish.
ODI 11222510
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 65 mph, a loud rattling noise was detected. The vehicle stalled and was pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact and his son-in-law diagnosed the failure as cylinder two misfiring. The heads were replaced, but the vehicle was still currently awaiting other repairs. Thunder chrysler dodge jeep ram (1425 w…
ODI 11279053
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The check engine warning was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to maddox motor company located at [redacted], sidney, ne 69162, [redacted] to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that engine control module software needed to be updated.…
ODI 11298001
Engine · Fuel System, Diesel · Power Train
I own a 2016 dodge ram eco diesel that was forced to have the epa update completed as part of the class action settlement. Since the update was completed i have been having issues with inconsistent power and acceleration. The problem is intermittent and has almost resulted in collisions on several occasions. This issue is especially dangerous when making left hand turns across traffic and the truck decides to delay…
ODI 11258850
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
After the recall, my ram ecodiesel has no power at all, it is dangerous to drive until it gets up to operating temperature. Even then, it is very sluggish, sometimes dangerously slow like when turning left with on-coming traffic. This was not the case before the aem recall due to the emissions issue. While mine has not doe this, i am part of a group of additional owners, of which an alarming number have caught fire…
ODI 11256467
Engine
Fca ecodiesel emissions recall - aem software update was performed on my 2016 ram ecodiesel (june 3, 2019) by servicing dealer. Software update was not supposed to impact vehicle performance, drivability, fuel economy, etc. This is not the case as all indicated characteristics have been negatively affected by this update. Most concerning is the aem recall software update has induced a significant throttle response…
ODI 11222079
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Since getting the ram eco diesel mandatory recall / re flash. I have experienced a "dead pedal." it's not as bad in warmer weather but now we are starting to experience colder mornings and winter is right around the corner. The drive-ability of the vehicle is unsafe and unsettling. I am worried about my family now.
ODI 11254570
Engine
Loud lifter noise at cold start and ideling stationary and in motion
ODI 11217822
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My vehicle was part of a recent ecodiesel settlement that required a recall and re-flash of the vehicles ecm. Fca stated that the recall re-flash would not affect the vehicles performance. That is not the cash. My vehicle now has a severe throttle hesitation when starting from a stop. Pulling into or merging into existing traffic has become extremely dangerous. I have been experiencing this condition since the…
ODI 11242385
Engine
2016 ram ecodiesel has had the required epa compliance update to engine and transmission ecms. Post update, throttle response from the vehicle when the engine is not fully up to temperature is very sluggish...takes up to a couple seconds to start accelerating. This has caused me to nearly be hit by oncoming traffic while waiting for the vehicle to start accelerating. Once the engine warms up after a few minutes, the…
ODI 11256443
Engine · Power Train
Received the v08 recall update. Was told this update would not affect the performance, drivability, efficiency nor safety of the vehicle. This is completely untrue!! The vehicle performance is plagued with dangerous delays in acceleration, poor shifting to the point of being a significant life-safety issue!! From a stopped position, stepping on the gas will produce a 2-3 second delay. This is especially dangerous…
ODI 11231811
Engine
After having the required aem recall flashed to my ecodiesel ecu the truck has serious performance issues that did not exist before. I have almost been hit a couple of times because of horrible lag. I have had 2 ecodiesel trucks, a 2014 and this 2016 and this kind of scary lack of power was never an issue before the epa settlement update. The driveability and safety have been dramatically reduced.
ODI 11228850
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Truck was running fine with no issues until the emissions v08 recall. Truck now has a significant lag when accelerating from a stopped position. It typically happens when turning (pulling out from a stopped position). It has almost caused us to get in to two different accidents due to lack of acceleration. My whole family was in the car at the time. I refuse to let my children ride as passengers now because it is a…
ODI 11228987
Engine
I took my ecodiesel truck to my local fca dealership and they installed the approved emission modification (aem). After i received my truck back from the dealership, there was a very noticeable increased throttle response lag from a stop. After applying wide open throttle (wot), the truck would not respond for 3-4 seconds. The aem specifically states that the "performance" of the truck will not be impacted; which is…
ODI 11233983