10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 7
Injuries / Deaths:
12 / 1
Average Mileage:
19,745 miles

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2016 Ram 1500 Owner Comments (Page 4 of 6)

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problem #48

May 162019

1500

  • 17,100 miles

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

Truck was running fine with no issues until the emissions V08 recall. Truck now has a significant lag when accelerating from a stopped position. It typically happens when turning (pulling out from a stopped position). It has almost caused us to get in to two different accidents due to lack of acceleration. My whole family was in the car at the time. I refuse to let my children ride as passengers now because it is a huge safety risk. My truck was fine before the recall software update (V08) and now it's a huge safety hazard.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #47

May 172019

1500

  • miles
After receiving the V08 ecodiesel emissions update, the vehicle performance has suffered significantly! the acceleration delay/lag is truly a life-safety issue and will cause a life-threatening accident. In addition to the significant delays in acceleration (especially when "cold" and when merging onto traffic), the transmission shifts have been altered to be unresponsive and significantly hinder performance. The vehicle is dangerously unsafe with the current recall update!!

- El Dorado Hills, CA, USA

problem #46

Apr 292019

1500

  • 27,413 miles
When the vehicle is started and put in drive, the screen displays a note saying vehicle not in park! and will not do anything unless I put it back in park, turn off the vehicle, wait a couple of seconds and retry

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #45

May 092019

1500

  • 23,000 miles

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

Around 2-3 thousand RPM my 2016 Dodge Ram 1500 tradesman with 23,000 miles get this horrible vibration that seems to originate from the transmission area of the vehicle. This vibration feels like it could be the driveshaft or transmission. Doesn't matter how fast I'm going, as soon as I let off the gas and the truck begins to downshift I start feeling the vibration once I press the gas to accelerate again it's feels like the whole bottom of the truck is vibrating brought the gas pedal as if I'm riding on a rumble strip. I literally have to almost floor it for the vibration to go away.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #44

Feb 142019

1500

  • 44,000 miles
After I bought my 2016 Ram 1500 in February 2019 I noticed my horn and the evic on the instrument cluster stopped working causing me not to be able to read my TPMS or oil life or any other evic functions. Also with the horn not working I feel it's a huge safety issue there is a recall for this same issue on previous year models. I have noticed that the lights on the evic and cruise control switches don't illuminate either. By googling the issue it seems there are numerous other Ram 1500 owners with the same issue. I feel these are all major safety issues and should be investigated.

- Dewitt, AR, USA

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problem #43

Apr 292019

1500

  • 21,489 miles
When I am approaching a red light or stop sign, I apply pressure to the brakes. As the vehicle is coming to a stop, it sometimes lunges forward unexpectedly as if I have been rear-ended by another vehicle. The vehicle is still under warranty. I have taken it to two separate dealerships for this hazardous condition. Both times they acknowledged the problem exists. Both times they updated the computer and claimed it was fixed. Both times they were wrong. The vehicle still lunges forward occasionally when coming to a stop. I spoke to the company's customer care representative. They told me to take it to the dealership and have them check it a third time. I have no faith in the dealership after twice taking it in with no resolution. It also costs me time and money to take it to the dealership just to have them tell me the problem is fixed when it is not. My warranty will expire soon, and I believe they are just trying to run out the clock. In addition to the danger that this places my family in, it will also cause expensive parts to need replacement prematurely. I just want a safe vehicle to drive that is made by a company that will honor its warranty.

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

problem #42

Jan 292019

1500 6-cyl

  • 1 miles

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

See enclosed paperwork report for details of accident. Recall was fixed at crown Dodge.

- Camarillo, CA, USA

problem #41

Feb 072019

1500 8-cyl

  • 29,000 miles
Vehicle completely died in the intersection right after taking off from the stoplight. Could not remove key and it will not shift into park. The consumer stated vehicle was repaired, a loose battery terminal was the problem.

- Macedon, NY, USA

problem #40

Jan 292019

1500

  • 15,400 miles
28 degrees F this morning. I started truck and let it warm up for 5 min. Disengaged the parking brake, put it in drive. As I started to move (3) error messages came up on dash: Service shifter, service transmission, service throttle control. I stopped truck, turned it off and then started it again. No error codes; engine warning light on. I drove to work 2.5 miles away. I had to stop at a traffic light and engine just turned off. Dash board was flickering. I put truck in park, turned key off and then tried to restart truck. Nothing, lights still flickering on dash. I tried to put on hazard lights but no power to them. I tried multiple times to restart truck but to no avail. At some point it wouldn't even let me turn the key to off. It was stuck in the "accessory" position. I did catch an error message on the dashboard that said "no bus". if I was moving when truck shut down I would have gotten into an accident; no power brakes or steering. After about 5 minutes sitting at traffic light, the dashboard lights stopped flickering and the truck appeared to reset itself. At this point I was able to start the truck and get to work. The truck has been in four times for "service shifter" error. On three of the visits the dealer loaded new software into the truck to address this and a few recalls. The last visit (3) weeks ago the software was changed so if the truck is not in park, the driver's door is open, truck is in gear, and the driver's foot is not pressing on the brake pedal the computer will put truck in park they also replaced the rotary shifter switch. Since that time the service transmission, service shifter and service throttle control error started and has appeared three times. 2016 Ram express 1500 was bought new in July 2017 and has 15,400 miles on it. I have no confidence in this vehicle as it will leave me stranded at some point.

- Milford, CT, USA

problem #39

Dec 222018

1500

  • 91,000 miles
Driving on a highway the car start smoking from the hood 2 min later thr truck's engine was on fire

- Fort Polk, LA, USA

problem #38

Nov 022018

1500

  • 45,000 miles

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

Backup camera does not always have a clear picture

- Greenbrier, TN, USA

problem #37

Nov 022018

1500

  • 74,500 miles
Broken manifold studs. And when you call the dralsgiod they all say this is a common issue and that Chrysler has rengineered the studs so tat mean they know about but it's happened to many people and there no doubt anything with I.

- Pauls Valley, OK, USA

problem #36

Oct 192018

1500

  • 20,000 miles
Jul 26,2018 manufacturer recall numberu74 NHTSA recall number18V-486 recall statusrecall incomplete summary the tailgate actuator limiter tab within the power lock actuatory control assembly may fracture allowing the lock rod control bracket to over-travel which may pull the lock rods and release the latches, potentially resulting in the tailgate inadvertently falling open at any time safety risk an unintended opening of the tailgate while driving may result in a loss of unrestrained cargo from the truck bed while driving. Lost cargo may create a road hazard to operators and occupants of other vehicles, and can cause such vehicles to crash remedy the remedy for this item will limit the locking actuator travel and not allow the pivot arm from overtraveling and pulling on the locking/unlocking rods manufacturer's notes for more information, visit recalls.mopar.com or call 1-800-853-1403. Please have your VIN ready when calling.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

problem #35

Jun 042018

1500

  • 78,000 miles
I took my vehicle to a local repair shop(pep boys) for checking of a slight wobble in the drive line or drive shaft of my vehicle. My 2016 Ram 1500 had just come out of the purchased extended warranty when the wobble started at 60mph. While searching several websites, forums, youtube and google, I came upon many other people that have the same issue that Ram evidently knows about. Recently I had been to the Ram dealership for another recall issue for the cruise control. I mentioned to the technician about this issue with the wobble, which became a conversation which quickly became avoided by two people that were technicians. The problem has become more troublesome now that the passenger seat and drinks in the drink are a constant shake! now that the whole vehicle shakes, I feel that this is a safety hazard and may effect the braking system with this vigorous shake. When I spoke to several people regarding my issues and many others, this issue was due to a two piece drive shaft with a rubber bushing of some sort and the universal joint that contacts the rear end.

- Ladson, SC, USA

problem #34

Jul 262018

1500

  • miles
NHTSA recall number 18V-486. The recall was announced July 26, 2018 but fca still has not issued the part for this recall and it has been a full month already. I use my bed to carry goods all the time and I am in fear of the tailgate opening. Please do something about this. Thank you

- Hamtramck, MI, USA

problem #33

Aug 152018

1500

  • 40,000 miles
I was backing down boat ramp and put truck in park I got out of the truck to secure boat to trailer and the truck rolled down boat ramp knocking me down and dragging me into the water and truck completely semeraged in bottom of lake.

- Sperry, OK, USA

problem #32

Dec 202016

1500

  • 2,000 miles
At extremely low speed the front collision warning sensor will occasionally falsely warn of an object present. Numerous repairs have been attempted but the problem persists. Dealer claims we are the only ones who have ever reported this problem. Waiting for fca to decide what to do next. I have videos of the events but currently no still photos. This has happened several dozen times starting in Dec 2016 and as recently as Aug 6, 2018.

- Chester, CA, USA

problem #31

Jun 152016

1500

  • 30,000 miles
My cruise control was engaged as I was going down a mountain approaching a sharp turn when I hit the brakes the petal went to the floor and the truck accelerated. I went into the woods where I hit numerous trees and totaled the vehicle. What can be done about this

- Westbury, NY, USA

problem #30

Feb 142018

1500

  • 52,000 miles
While the truck was in motion traveling about 70mph down the interstate, my passenger window fell halfway into the door. This caused me to swerve and almost hit another vehicle. It was 20 degrees outside around 430 am and the truck and been warmed up sufficiently and the heater was on. However I was still told it happened because it was cold outside and the "clips" that hold the window had broken. I did not attempt to roll down the window. It constantly kept falling down by itself and I had to hold the power button up to keep it from doing so, while driving in the morning rush hour traffic. Once I got to work and parked my truck in a unsecured parking garage, the window was up this was at about 630 am cst. Upon returning to my parked/stationary truck at a break around 9 am cst, the window had dropped halfway down and the same throughout the day. I went to the dealer at once, and was told this is a very common problem, and its not covered because of my mileage. So I had to pay out of pocket for it, for a vehicle that is not even 2 years old, and almost caused me to hit another vehicle. Not to mention that it would not stay up and the truck was not attended to in a unsecure garage in the not so nice part of the city. Now the back driver's side window is doing the same thing, and its no where near cold (constantly above 60 degrees even at night). This is a huge problem for all vehicles that are made by Dodge that have this worthless and cheaply made window mechanisms.

- Cookeville, TN, USA

problem #29

Dec 012017

1500

  • 23,000 miles
Exhaust manifold sounds like its leaking at start

- Barre, VT, USA

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