2016 RAM 1500 Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 54
- 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 54 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel sensor · 20 records
- check engine · 17 records
- engine light · 15 records
- fuel tank · 11 records
- fuel gauge · 11 records
- fuel pump · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 27 |
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Ram 2016 ecodiesel is the subject of recall vb1 regarding threat of fire from faulty egr valve. The nhtsa recall was announced in october and now the best estimate of a fix has been delayed from december 13 to april. That's too long to park this vehicle. Fca should offer the buyback that appears in the aem settlement to any truck that is a threat to burst into flames if driven. Others appear willing to drive their…
ODI 11288970
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel gauge goes to empty when it is full. Bad fuel sensor. It basically bounces around when i fill it up and then returns to empty. The dealership acknowledges this is a very common problem. I can't allow my wife and four children to drive long distances if they don't know how much fuel is in the tank. Extreme safety concern in desert area. This needs to be addressed at a large scale.
ODI 11287559
Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle is three years old with roughly 41k miles. Engine light comes on, code reads fuel pump. Light goes out. Week or two later truck info menu says fuel sensor error and gauge reads empty. Researched and seen this is a common problem with similar year models. Even dealership confirms this. This will cost 1k to fix as well as a whole day at the shop. Why isn't this a recall? I've never heard of fuel sensors or…
ODI 11282745
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated the fuel sensor was reading incorrectly giving false reading at half of tank and when the gauge reached zero the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnosis or a mechanic for repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.
ODI 11301169
Fuel/Propulsion System
19v 757 (safety recall number) safety recall was issued on 10.28.2019 to a possible fire hazard in the engine compartment due to possible cracks in the egr cooler. The date listed for notification / fix (december 13, 2019) has come and gone with no updates or info from fiat / chrysler. Due to the potential hazard of a fire, fca should have this issue resolved by now..... Still waiting.....
ODI 11289221
Fuel/Propulsion System
2nd time this has happened, checked eng light came on, low fuel sensor failed, fuel gauge goes to empty, truck runs fine, does not matter if driving on streets or highway, very concerned i dont run out of gas, i have to fill up every week, praying for a recall to have this mechanical failure fix quickly
ODI 11291762
Fuel/Propulsion System
Was driving my truck on the highway when i noticed message on instrument panel stating fuel sensor failed, check engine light came on, and fuel needle went from 3/ 4 full to empty, and back to 3/ 4 full to back to empty, with another message stating low fuel
ODI 11267104
Fuel/Propulsion System
When driving the vehicle and the gas gauge gets below a half tank then the check engine light turns on, then the gas gauge goes to empty, and then the low fuel light comes on. Ten fuel sensor fail.
ODI 11277466
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
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that when the fuel tank would reach half a tank, the check engine light would illuminate which then would turn into a low fuel light illuminating. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would then immediately read as empty. The contact took the vehicle to douglas jeep chrysler dodge ram (2382 s tamiami trail, venice, fl 34293) where they diagnosed the vehicle…
ODI 11300735
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
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
This vehicle has a 3.0 eco diesel engine. Chrysler had a recall to update this engine which i had them do. Ever since the update there has been a long pause after pushing on the accelerator till the engine speeds up. This often times results in a dangerous situation when pulling out to merge into traffic. We live near a busy round about and when pushing on the gas to enter, nothing happens so you push down more,…
ODI 11270870
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
I need help with a safety issue after recall v08 epa & carb emissions modification. Since the program was updated, i have experienced severe hesitation upon acceleration. This hesitation is so severe that i cannot safely pull into traffic without risking an accident. I have taken my truck to the dealer twice since september 2019 and have made numerous phone calls to the dealer and fca. I was told from the dealer…
ODI 11300317
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel sensor failure. The sending unit which measures fuel level failed while in motion. Check engine light came on. The fuel tank had to be dropped to replace the sensor. A quick search of online forums revealed many have this issue. Without knowing how much fuel is in the tank, one could be left stranded.
ODI 11245135
Fuel/Propulsion System
Takata recall i have a 2016 dodge ram 1500 with 33000 miles on it.the other day my gas light came so i pulled off to the side of the road thinking i had a leak because i just filled up the day before then i got a message on the dash that said fuel sensor fail so i went on the internet and found out it is a very common known problem that dodge hasn't done anything to fix after reading up on it i fully believe that…
ODI 11241232
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 · 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 · 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
Fuel/Propulsion System
After having the emission recall competed on my 2016 ram 1500 ecodiesel i am experiencing major power loss in certain operating conditions. This condition includes reduced throttle response when accelerating from a stop after cold starting. Since this recall there is significant lag in the throttle leading to traffic having to slow down because i'm not accelerating. I can push the throttle to the floor and there is…
ODI 11230353
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filled up my fuel tank and as you drive down the road your fuel gage continues to go up and down. Then your low fuel light goes off. Then you get a fuel level sensor code that comes up on the dash. These warnings buzzers continue to go off regardless if the tank is full.
ODI 11222085
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel sensor fail this happen when i have to brake hard
ODI 11219308
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