Name: 2016 Ram 1500
Brand: Ram

Fuel System/Emissions

Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.

What Owners Say

Emission control devices (includes EGR)

"Diesel engine. DEF system caused engine shut down. EGR cooler plugged. DPF frequent recycling."

Anonymous, MT (2016 Ram 1500 Tradesman 3.0-L V6 diesel)

Fuel gauge/sender

"The gas gauge went to zero, and the check engine light illuminated. I could still operate the truck, and got it scheduled for repair. They replaced the fuel pump."

Anonymous, CA (2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn 5.7-L V8)

"Fuel gage indicated zero fuel in tank."

Anonymous, AZ (2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn 5.7-L V8)

"Fuel gauge suddenly dropped to empty and the check engine light came on. This required placement of the fuel pump, gauge, sender module."

Anonymous, KS (2016 Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7-L V8)

Fuel injection system

"2 years ago a recall was issued and the letter advised that you shouldnt drive the vehicle until they had a fix for the problem. They still dont. I have to drive my truck and it often wont accelerate properly. Serious hesitation."

Anonymous, ON (2016 Ram 1500 Lone Star 3.0-L V6 diesel)

Other emissions/fuel system problem

"a few times got error message and needed to run at highway speed to clear the problem"

Anonymous, OR (2016 Ram 1500 Tradesman 3.0-L V6 diesel)

Sensors (includes O2 or oxygen sensor)

"I've replace multiple sensors due to it throwing engine codes and losing power. Turbo sensors, electronic ig ition sensor (twice), etc. I call it a rolling code thrower. I'm trading it in this week as I can no longer rely on it."

Anonymous A., AZ (2016 Ram 1500 Laramie 3.0-L V6 diesel)

Exhaust

Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.

What Owners Say

Exhaust manifold

"While the engine was running, it sounded rougher than normal. I requested the service center check it out and both exhaust manifolds were defective and were replaced."

Anonymous, CA (2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn 5.7-L V8)

"The leak started about 1 1/2 years ago. Every time I start the engine it sounds like there is a valve tapping/ticking until it warms up. The exhaust manifold bolts on the Ram 1500 tend to break causing an exhaust leak. The Dodge dealer wants $800.00 to $1200.00 to replace the bolts. I was told they have no plans to issue a recall for this problem even though they know it is a problem on a lot of the 1500 trucks."

Anonymous, SC (2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn 5.7-L V8)

"During the annual state safety inspection, I was informed that the following action was required: REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND GASKET. A faulty bolt on the manifold was causing an exhaust leak; this leak would not allow the vehicle to pass the inspection."

Anonymous, VA (2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn 5.7-L V8)

"Two of the bolts that hold the manifold to the block broke."

Anonymous, MI (2016 Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7-L V8)

Other/unsure

"Replaced original battery"

Anonymous, NV (2016 Ram 1500 Laramie 3.0-L V6 diesel)

"It first had a temperature issue. Then bad battery. Now still will not start."

Anonymous, (2016 Ram 1500 SLT 3.6-L V6)

"Air bag suspension"

Anonymous, AB (2016 Ram 1500 5.7-L V8)

Electrical Accessories

Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

What Owners Say

Keyless entry

"The system self-locked while the key was in the ignition, i.e. locking you out of the vehicle."

Anonymous A., NC (2016 Ram 1500 Tradesman 5.7-L V8)

In-car Electronics

Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

What Owners Say

Backup or other camera/sensors

"Display has gone blank three different times. It takes a day or two to start working again"

Anonymous, WI (2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn 5.7-L V8)

Display screen goes blank

"Screen flashed various warnings, then went blank, then apparently reset itself."

Anonymous A., NE (2016 Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7-L V8)

Radio

"Radio stops working twice. It reset it's self in a day or two"

Anonymous, WI (2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn 5.7-L V8)

Steering wheel controls

"The entire time I have had my truck, the buttons on the steering wheel have worked intermittently. Sometimes I press them, and nothing happens; sometimes I press one button, and it acts like I pressed another. It is a very annoying problem I have noticed."

Anonymous, MS (2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn 5.7-L V8)

Voice control commands

"The UConnect voice control is clunky and altogether useless, and it doesn't come close to the seamless Apple CarPlay. There are a limited number of phrases that it understands, and often, it doesn't understand you at all. It is simpler to just do things manually than to deal with the voice command."

Anonymous, MS (2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn 5.7-L V8)

Steering And Suspension

Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

What Owners Say

Electronic or air suspension

"I've had to replace the front air suspension and the air pump. Very expensive. HAve advised many to not purchase that option.I was not given informed consent about these problems by RAM. RAM should have paid for it and it should have been a recall as it is dangerous to drive when it fails. I resent the heck out of RAM for letting consumers down!!!!"

Anonymous, TX (2016 Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7-L V8)

Shocks or struts

"Replaced factory mopar 2 lift struts (lifetime bilsteins) with only 60k miles on them. All 4 corners plus the front upper mountings. Front struts rusted to upper mountings had to be cut off and mountings replaced."

Anonymous, OR (2016 Ram 1500 Laramie 3.0-L V6 diesel)

Climate System

AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

What Owners Say

A/C compressor

"a/c compressor broke completely during hot summer day. difficult to replace since only a dealer has the specific type of Freon which means i have to go to dealer"

Anonymous, NY (2016 Ram 1500 Tradesman 3.6-L V6)

Engine Major

Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.

What Owners Say

Engine rebuild or replacement

"Engine knock"

Anonymous A., FL (2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn 5.7-L V8)

Drive System

Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

What Owners Say

Differential

"Excess wind noise driver side mirror compared with 2004 Titan 2000 GMC"

Anonymous, TX (2016 Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7-L V8)

Brakes

Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

What Owners Say

Antilock braking system (ABS)

"Started about a month ago and every time i started the vehicle, it showed up as a warning. AT FIRST I THOUGHT I ONLY NEEDED A MODULE (all modules were under review and wouldn't be available until May 15, 2024. The i found out, it wasn't just the module but also the whole unit. It had to be ordered from california (dealers didn't have it). Upon receipt, the repair shop replaced it and programmed it to work in my truck. No problems since then The module unit itself is almost $1200.00 for a new one."

Anonymous, AL (2016 Ram 1500 Tradesman 5.7-L V8)

Ram 1500

Reliability

Owner Reported Trouble Spots

Fuel System/Emissions

What Owners Say

Exhaust

What Owners Say

Electrical Accessories

What Owners Say

In-car Electronics

What Owners Say

Steering And Suspension

What Owners Say

Climate System

What Owners Say

Engine Major

What Owners Say

Drive System

What Owners Say

Brakes

What Owners Say

Engine Cooling

Transmission Major

Paint And Trim

Noises And Leaks

Body Hardware

Transmission Minor

Engine Minor

Engine Electrical

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