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
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the vehicle was at a complete stop, the throttle failed to accelerate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. After the contact applied full pressure to the accelerator pedal, the vehicle slowly accelerated and the turbo engine responded, which then caused the vehicle to accelerate rapidly. The vehicle was taken to lithia dodge (4025 10th ave great falls, mt 59405,…
ODI 11222741
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Eco diesel emissions update, upon having my truck ecm flashed with the court settlement emission update, i have observed severe power loss. To the point of 4-5 seconds of delay when initially pulling out in to traffic on any road or highway. Very sluggish and has almost caused me to have an accident . This started immediately after the update . My truck drove fine before the update.
ODI 11221836
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Software
Eco diesel recall on emissions, and now have safety acceleration or "lack of" from a stop, fuel economy went way down and use of alot def, ram is aware of it and have not fix check engine light has been on for past 4 months dealers reset and still comes back on, dealers can't fix and don't know how they stated wait for dodge fca i was dealing with felicia us customer care case number [xxx] fca she had to cancel case…
ODI 11254149
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 15 mph down a hill, all the instrument panel indicators began to blink and the engine shut off. All power was lost and the contact had to stand on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. When the vehicle was restarted, the failure recurred twice while traveling down the hill. The contact was finally able to stop the vehicle at the bottom of the hill. The contact…
ODI 11202873
Engine · Power Train
Total engine failure. Chrysler in process of replacing engine that was repaired at 1oi miles for the same problem. Transmission has stuck in either 3rd or 5th gear and would not downshift or upshift - second time the transmission has done this. Have a video proving shifting faults. In both instances, the vehicle was either idling or in motion for the engine failures and was in motion in both instances when with the…
ODI 11203703
Engine
While driving truck the engine light came on and there was a loud noise. Brought it to shop and they said the lifter slipped out of plastic tray it was in and messed of the camshaft. Who uses plastic in a hemi engine that gets so hot. It was scary cuz the truck was missing and i was afraid it would stop while i was on freeway in houston texas. This is a common problem with this engine. The 2013-2015 were recalled…
ODI 11195583
Engine
Lifter started knocking on highway going 70 mph. There are 3 trucks in the shop at the sesame time with same problem. 2013-2015 they recalled the trucks. And now it's with the 2016 and newer. When going at low speed it rides smooth
ODI 11193375
Engine
Vehicle was running. Serious oil leak formed between the top of the engine block and the oil filter adapter (this part also houses two sensors and an oil cooler). This leak is so severe oil pools on top of the block and runs down the back of the engine directly onto transmission bell housing and exhaust piping. Hot piping causes oil to burn and creates risk of fire. This is an extremely widespread problem with 2014…
ODI 11184241
Engine
Exhaust manifold bolts have sheared and snapped. With less than 50k miles on the truck the exhaust manifold bolts have sheared. This results in a leak of exhaust gases into the cabin of the truck. Making the vehicle unsafe and at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. The ram dealership stated that this is a common problem 3/6/2019
ODI 11184642
Engine
When starting my vehicle i noticed a ticking sound. After idling a couple minutes the ticking would get quieter. Recently i can still hear the ticking while driving. I've heard it could be the manifold bolts getting sheered off or it can be the purge solenoid. To me it sounds like a lifter ticking.
ODI 11175940
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving on a highway at 60 m/h engine start smoking and caught on fire without any previous alert or check engine light on after i pullover and lift the hood to inspect the smoke.
Fire reported
ODI 11165685
Engine
Coolant bipass valve stuck in one position and costs 8 $800 to fix. This was a recall on previous years and clearly hadn't been fixed. Should be under recall
ODI 11163992
Engine
Check engine light popped on with 20,400 miles on 2016 vehicle while driving straight about 40 mph on a city road. Dealership read the code as 'coolant bypass valve stuck'. Dirt and debris was found in the connector. Was cleaned and lubricated.
ODI 11141951
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While pulling out of the driveway at 2 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the message center displayed "service throttle body". The vehicle lost acceleration and power. The vehicle was taken to tacoma dodge chrysler jeep ram (4101 s tacoma way, tacoma, wa 98409), but they could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that once the failure…
ODI 11149742
Electrical System · Engine
I have a 2016 ram ecodiesel fully loaded limited 1500 and i have had nothing but problems with it this past year. I have gone to three different dealerships and none of them can fix the vehicle it only has 40k miles on it and is in perfect condition other than now it is overheating and the fan is on constantly. I believe maybe there is a leak in the coolant line? I don't know, the service departments have been…
ODI 11093583
Engine · Service Brakes
Intermitment "service electronic braking system" message displays on the dash, unresolved by dealer service department after multiple visits. Occurs randomly while vehicle is driving or parked. Started happening randomly prior to 05/08/2018 random "service electronic throttle control" message has displayed on dash putting truck into reduced power/speed while driving. Took truck into dealership for reset, no…
ODI 11156485
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 70 mph, the service electronic control indicator illuminated and the vehicle would inadvertently decelerate. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off and restarted the engine; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (tate dodge chrysler jeep, 7429 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, md 21061, (410) 690- 3901) where it was diagnosed…
ODI 11092471
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. When the contact started the vehicle, the fuel gauge went to empty and the fuel sensor and engine warning indicators flashed. The dealer (don jackson chrysler dodge jeep ram, [redacted], union city, ga 30291, [redacted]) was notified. The contact made several calls, but was unable to schedule a diagnostic appointment with the dealer. The manufacturer was notified. The…
ODI 11054927
Engine
ENGINE SEIZED UP.
ODI 11194800
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
The truck was put into park with the key in the ignition and the engine running. It was parked in a restaurant parking lot. Then around five minutes later, it went into reverse and began rolling backwards. It seemed to accelerate. I had to jump in and slam on the brake to stop it. I do not know how this could occur, but have recently learned of recalls for similar situation with the truck in the parked position, but…
2 injuries
ODI 11033964
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
While driving the truck at night the lights flicker almost like as if you were flashing your lights at someone in front of you, this truck has been to dealership a total of 16 times for this reason. First they told me it was the way dodge built my truck and that it was normal, then next time we took it in they told me that it was my toll tag, i questioned ok which is it dodge made my truck this way or my toll tag,…
ODI 11058421
Electrical System · Engine
When i get below 1/4 of a tank i have a fuel sensor failure every time that trows a check engine light
ODI 11002882
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I had a sudden loss of power and an abrupt deceleration while driving out of my development. The service electronic throttle control and check engine lights appeared on the dash. This happened on may 17, 2017 and some of the vehicles ecodiesel fuel injectors were replaced. 2000 miles later almost the same exact thing happened on july 14, 2017. Currently additional injectors are being replaced. I am thankful neither…
ODI 11014098
Air Bags · Body · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Truck proceeding at about 30-35 miles per hr. On a main city street when a car traveled directly in front of it due to its failure to stop at a stop sign on a side street. Front of truck crashed into car. Extensive damage to front of truck resulted. Questioning why no deployment of air bag in this head- on crash. Truck's driver hit steering wheel with forehead and was knocked unconscious for a brief period of time.…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10978872
Electrical System · Engine
My son was driving south on i-15 towards san diego at 65mph in the travel lane (2nd left most lane) when his new truck suddenly and without warning completely shut itself off. The main screen on the dash prompted to shift into park (the truck was traveling at 65 mph at the time) to restart the truck. He was unable to pull over to the left due to the hov lane being very busy - he traversed three lanes of traffic to…
ODI 10959156