10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 24
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,016 miles

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2016 Ram 1500 Owner Comments (Page 13 of 13)

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problem #14

Oct 202018

1500

  • 20,400 miles

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

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.

- West Columbia, SC, USA

problem #13

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 #12

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 #11

Sep 132017

1500

  • 3,000 miles

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

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 #10

Dec 142017

1500

  • 50,550 miles
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, 3950 jonesboro rd, union city, ga 30291, (770) 969-7229) was notified. The contact made several calls, but was unable to schedule a diagnostic appointment with the dealer. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 50,550.

- Union City, GA, USA

problem #9

Oct 072017

1500

  • 22,630 miles
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 going into gear. Our VIN was not recalled. There were witnesses to this event.

- Keller, TX, USA

problem #8

May 172017

1500

  • 21,508 miles

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

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 time was while driving at highway speeds on a busy road.

- York Haven, PA, USA

problem #7

Jul 032017

1500

  • 19,000 miles
When I get below 1/4 of a tank I have a fuel sensor failure every time that trows a check engine light

- Albany, OR, USA

problem #6

Apr 032017

1500

  • miles
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. Neck and hip injuries were likewise sustained. Driver of truck was ambulanced to nearby hospital for tests and observation. Driver of truck was wearing seatbelt at time of collision. Police report not yet available. Accident occurred 4/3/17 in the evening.

- Swanton, MD, USA

problem #5

Mar 062017

1500

  • 6,300 miles
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 the right in a vehicle without power, or steering assist, and an inoperable electrical system. The blinker column switch did not activate the indicator lights. He was able to activate the emergency hazard flasher lights to show his emergent need to stop on the right shoulder. He stopped the truck near exit 31 on I-15 South. He was able to shift the truck into park and restart the truck. He was forced to continue driving the truck to nas North island san diego because he was on the flight schedule for a annual flight evaluation pre- deployment. The vehicle failure could easily have resulted in a fatality if another driver, less able to handle unforeseen dangerous mechanical failures, could have panicked in crowded California traffic. My son states that he has lost confidence in the vehicle, moreover that it is dangerous to the vehicle occupants and individuals who might be involved in a crashed caused by the sudden failure of the vehicle systems.

- Micanopy, FL, USA

problem #4

Dec 302016

1500

  • 4,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. While driving under 35 mph, the vehicle went into limp mode intermittently. The failures occurred between 500 to 1,000 miles apart without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer several times, but no failures were found. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.

- Panama City, FL, USA

problem #3

Oct 162016

1500

  • 1,500 miles
When removing foot from accelerator, vehicle stays at 1450 rpms, causing the vehicle to go 10-15 miles per hour. It is unsafe for my wife or daughter to drive. After two service visits, I am told that it is normal. It did not do this problem during first 1500 miles.

- Flagler Beach, FL, USA

problem #2

Jun 012016

1500 8-cyl

  • 4,000 miles
When the vehicle is warm, after about 1/2 hour of driving, the transmission starts to drive rough. When I come to a stop it feels like someone hits me from the rear. When I'm driving around 35 mph and slow down it down shifts hard (clunk). When I'm driving at speed on the highway and I go to pass, when it press on the gas pedal there is a long hesitation and then it bogs down then accelerates. It's scary my wife gets nervous when she's driving. The longer you drive it the worse it gets. I have 9,500 miles on it. After driving it on the highway and you exit to the streets the gas pedal has a lot of play in it-about 1.5 inches from when you press on the pedal to when it kicks in and then the response is a bit jerky. I brought to the dealership on 9/26/2016 and they said they couldn't replicate the issue. I explained that they needed to drive the truck for a while. When the truck is cold it's ok, no issues. Iv'E talked to my local mechanic who has 40 plus years working on cars and he told me that he's heard the same complaint from other Ram truck owners. He told me to register the complaint...thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #1

Apr 292016

1500

  • 1,300 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle lost acceleration. The contact coasted to the side of the road to a complete stop. After waiting approximately one minute, the contact restarted the vehicle and drove to an independent mechanic. The computer code indicated a high speed communication bus failure. The electronic throttle control illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an update was performed. The vehicle displayed the same failure twice. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,300.

- St Clair Shores, MI, USA

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