10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
9 / 7
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 1
Average Mileage:
20,891 miles

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2016 Ram 1500 electrical problems

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2016 Ram 1500 Owner Comments (Page 5 of 6)

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problem #40

Nov 172018

1500

  • 5 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When is raining park or driving passenger brake tail light indicate out, mirror won't close, driver side window won't work, dash board lights will be flashing on/off and buck up camera has a black/ color line screen, front differential has a crack on it.

- New Castle, DE, USA

problem #39

Nov 012018

1500

  • 44,500 miles
Error code P0463 - fuel level sending unit failure. Seems to happen to everyone right out of warranty... 40K miles, under 3 years old. Was driving on the highway when warning lights and the audible notification started going off. Low fuel warnings lit up too. Fuel level sending unit high voltage failure is the eventual message on the dashboard. It throws one off when that happens, took me a minute to realize that I didn't in fact have a fuel leak and did in fact have plenty of gas.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #38

Sep 272018

1500

  • 16,513 miles
The contact leases a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 18V486000 (latches/locks/linkages) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification on September 27, 2017. The contact spoke with Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep city (4395 us-130 burlington, New Jersey 08016, (609-871-2800) numerous times about part availability. The dealer scheduled a repair appointment; however, when the contact arrived, the dealer stated that the manufacturer did not send the part. The dealer stated that the part would be available in October of 2017. In addition, the contact was unable to program the cruise control. The vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 18V332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control) on August 18, 2018, but the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 16,513. Parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA campaign number: 18V486000.

- Tabernacle, NJ, USA

problem #37

Aug 182018

1500

  • 24,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle loss electricity while running on higway or road, at the beginning it started turning everything off and turning on about 2 or 3 seconds later. Problem started at the beginning of June 2018. Then on August 18 the car turned off completely and transmission turned to park by itself making a loud grinding sound, car did started again and was taken for service; it happened again on September 3, 2018.

- Rincon, PR, USA

problem #36

Jul 272018

1500

  • 0 miles
Dropping boat in water on slight grade ramp. Put car in park and shut down. As I dropped boat from the trailer the truck rolled down the ramp immersing 3/4 of the body in the salt water. No one was behind the wheel. This product has had issues with rollaways

- Poulsbo, WA, USA

problem #35

Jul 272018

1500

  • 23,456 miles
My wife, dog and I pulled into a parking lot of a countertop supply store. It was approximately 80 degrease outside so I rolled down the windows to half and left the truck running in park to keep the A/C on for the dog. In this parking lot we were the only vehicle parked near by and there was no parking block in front of the truck. We were in the store approximately 20 min looking for a countertop then went to sit down with the sales specialist. About 5 min into that conversation the secretary in the front yelled "your truck is driving off". I immediately ran out the door to find my truck about 25 yards away and across the main road. The road did not have curbs but did have steep culverts on both sides (note: I would not think a truck at idle would make it up to the road) the truck "took off" per 3 workers that were near by in the lot moving a large slab of granite, and a simi driver was driving on the road stating that both my Ram and his tractor hit tires and that's what got my truck to stop. Everyone that witnessed this stated the dog was in the back seat and no one got out of the vehicle. As I approached the truck it sounded to be running at idle and when I grabbed the door handle the locks unlocked as normal. I found the truck in drive and RPM at normal idle range. The truck allowed me to put it back in park. I then restarted the truck, moved it back to the parking lot. The business has security camera footage of this showing how my truck un tampered with went from idle and park for 25ish min to driving across the road and I am currently perusing a copy of the tape. Dealer was contacted and I was told to make an appointment late next week (earliest available) for an inspection, and until then to set the parking brake every time. Truck appears to be driving as normal. The store was around 15 miles away, truck was parked all night leading up to event.

- Westerville, OH, USA

problem #34

May 182018

1500

  • 39,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I keep having problems with the electrical system in the truck. The plugin areas for electronic devices in the rear passenger keeps burning out fuses. I am also having issues with my cruise control button on the steering wheel acting like it has a short turning itself on and off. This happens when I am driving the vehicle or in the drive way as well.

- Albion, MI, USA

problem #33

May 132018

1500

  • miles
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 useless, I have been to the dealerships with the problem about 10 times. What do I do? it was a very expensive vehicle and I don't think I should have to be going through this. How do I get Ram to respond? who do I contact to file a complaint with them"

- Maple Valley, WA, USA

problem #32

May 032018

1500

  • 65,000 miles
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 that the throttle body and ECU/computer needed to be flushed and reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the warranty had expired. The failure mileage was 65,000.

- Annapolis, MD, USA

problem #31

Jul 212017

1500 6-cyl Diesel

  • miles
2016 Dodge Ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to defective uconnect system in vehicle. Consumer sent in additional correspondence. The consumer stated there was a warranty that was being offered in good faith. The consumer stated the offer was not mutually agreeable.

- Lititz, PA, USA

problem #30

Jan 242018

1500

  • 26,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. While driving 30 mph, the contact noticed that the service anti lock brake system indicator illuminated. The vehicle automatically slowed down, came to a complete stop, and shifted into park. The contact attempted to shift the gear back into drive, but was unable to do so. The vehicle was still running when it came to a complete stop. The contact had to have the vehicle towed. In order to place the vehicle on the tow truck, the vehicle had to have a switch underneath the bottom flipped for the vehicle to be attached to the tow truck. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer (telegraph Chrysler Dodge Jeep, 12000 telegraph road, taylor, mi 48180) where the technician informed the contact that the vehicle had to be kept there in order to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was kept at the dealer for four days until the contact was able to regain access. The dealer stated that the failure codes confirmed the failure, but the cause could not be determined. In order to get the vehicle to switch gears, the technician disconnected and then reconnected the battery. Afterwards, the vehicle drove normally. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated the manufacturer stated that the repair could not be repeated a second time and could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact was informed that the complaint would not be escalated and was offered a free tire rotation. The VIN search revealed there were no recalls associated with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 26,000.

- Taylor, MI, USA

problem #29

Dec 192017

1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • 19,000 miles
My truck has under 20,000 miles, and I have had an electrical fire underneath my drivers seat, that caused the whole truck to fill with smoke. Less than 2 weeks later, my passenger side front window fell off the track and into the door, during a heavy snowstorm, throwing slush, and snow into my passenger's face. *

- Farmington Hills, MI, USA

problem #28

Jan 092018

1500 4WD 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500 eco diesel. While the vehicle was stationary with the engine running, the contact exited while in park and the vehicle began to roll away. The vehicle didn't go into reverse until the contact was 20 feet from the vehicle. The contact's vehicle struck another parked vehicle which caused damage to the driver's side front fender and the driver's door. The vehicle was taken to spitzer Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of homestead (30101 S dixie hwy, homestead, fl 33032, (305) 363-1645) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle and that the failure would have to be replicated in order to know what caused the failure. Additionally, the contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition after stopping the vehicle and placing the shifter in the park position. After three attempts, the contact was able to remove the key from the ignition. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

- Muncie, IN, USA

problem #27

Sep 132017

1500

  • 3,000 miles
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, we got no response. Now they just put my shop in the bay and leave it and do nothing to it for a couple of days then call me and tell me it's ready, yea been caught on camera buddies, see how warranty likes those videos, Y'all charging warranty for the work but your caught on camera doing absolutely nothing to my truck. Good luck

- Lewisville, TX, USA

problem #26

Dec 052017

1500

  • 29,000 miles
Multiple times now my vehicle has been unable to start. After jumping the vehicle, it will stay running. I have taken it to the dealership and left it there for 3 days. (palmen motors kenosha, wi) there were unable to diagnose the problem. In the process, they charged the battery. Within a few weeks, the battery was back dead and the vehicle needs to be jumped to start. The dealership is unable to identify the problem and I have an inoperable vehicle. It is still under warranty. (30,000 miles)

- Kenosha, WI, USA

problem #25

Dec 012017

1500

  • 13,980 miles
Placed vehicle in park as it sat in parking space beside the garage, with drivers side door close to exterior wall. Vehicle was running at the time. I was exiting vehical when it began to move forward. Resulting in my right leg being trapped within the door as the truck door hit the wall of the garage. I was then dragged and crushed between the vehicle and exterior wall of garage, until my body cleared the end of the garage and I was released. Upon inspecting the vehicle I found the transmission was in drive instead of park where I had left it.

- Berlin, VT, USA

problem #24

Sep 232017

1500

  • 11,000 miles
The oem trailer brake controller does not provide enough braking power to a towed trailer. The towed single axle travel trailer weighs just under 4,000lbs fully loaded. All gain and trailer type settings on the controller produce the same level of braking to the trailer at any speed from idle to 25-30mph or faster when using the manual brake lever on the controller. Factory owner's manual describes the process for setting the gain is to move the manual brake lever to full braking so the wheels on the towed trailer lock up at 25mph and then reduce the gain until just before trailer wheels lock up. Ram dealership says that the controller will not lock up the trailer wheels with the manual brake lever because the computer reads the speed of the truck, and if full braking isn't needed, it won't apply it. This is in direct contradiction with the information in the owner's manual. The oem brake controller is not working properly, and this is a huge safety issue because the trailer brakes are not getting the proper amount of power to safely stop the vehicle while towing. The controller will barely send enough braking power to slow and stop the vehicle at idle rolling speeds of 5-10mph. After searching online forums, numerous people are having the same issues with their Ram manufactured in model year ranges from 2010 to 2016.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #23

Aug 082017

1500

  • 5,000 miles
Receiving error message and chime warning 'key in ignition' when ignition is in the off position in the key complete removed. Took vehicle to the dealership, service department could not find any fault codes nor replicate the problem. They re-flashed the cpu to correct another problem with this vehicle; however it did not correct the problem. The problem first happen at ~5,000 miles. I captured problem via photo to take to the dealership. As of today the problem still occurs.

- Palm Coast, FL, USA

problem #22

Jun 142017

1500

  • 18,000 miles
We have the knob shifter and when he stopped he put it in park (left engine running) he walked behind truck and into store and picked out what he needed and then while he was paying the teller noticed his trucked started moving in reverse so my son ran out to get in truck to stop it but was to late it his a pole which and shattered the window of gas station, I reported it to fca and they inspected it and said no problem but I have video and witness that states it was a couple minutes before it started moving. I have called Mr. Kon (fca) 586-274-8162 but he has not returned any of my call which leads me to believe they are hiding something. I did do some research and noticed this is a problem

- Macomb, MI, USA

problem #21

Jul 062017

1500

  • 1,400 miles
ECM wireing harness

- Rocky Gao, VA, USA

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