Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Ram 1500 has 222 NHTSA engine complaints and 3 engine-related recalls.
222
Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V475000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crank...
19V757000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas R...
23V411000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The cran...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | ENGINE | Recall for intake manifold for our ecodiesel 2016 Ram and you do not show a recall for our specific ... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | ENGINE | The 3.0 eco diesel has a known defect involving the oil pickup tube clogging up with soot and diesel... |
| Dec 3, 2025 | ENGINE | The common hemi tech where lifter bearing seize up and eats the come. So common you can buy top end ... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Oct 18, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (F... |
| Aug 7, 2025 | ENGINE | 2016 RAM Ecodiesel in shop with crankshaft position sensor error. Vehicle available for inspection ... |
| Jul 21, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine on this vehicle has failed, it has 51,000 miles on it and involved in a class action laws... |
| Jul 9, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvert... |
| Jun 28, 2025 | ENGINE | In September 2016 I purchased a new RAM 1500 echo diesel. On [XXX], I driving along [XXX] in souther... |
| May 15, 2025 | ENGINE | I have found countless problems with broken bolts on the exhaust manifold on the web. Technical serv... |
| May 8, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engin... |
| May 2, 2025 | ENGINE | Due to low oil pressure vehicle engine seized while driving on freeway. After having it towed to loc... |
| Mar 26, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 30 MPH, the ... |
| Feb 26, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I own a 2016 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel (VIN: [XXX] ). This vehicle is covered under the EcoDiesel Approved ... |
| Jan 1, 2025 | ENGINE | My truck was in the dealer for a 66A recall on the crankshaft positioning sensor. The recall states ... |
| Dec 19, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Nov 23, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the ve... |
| Oct 16, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The Safety Recall has been on for 2 to 4 years NHTSA # 22V406000 Manufacturer Recall Number Z48 ... |
| Oct 15, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V4... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | ENGINE | The last few weeks I’ve noticed my truck hasn’t been right. With some online investigation I realize... |