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2016 Ram 1500 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Ram 1500 has 222 NHTSA engine complaints and 3 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Ram 1500

Steering
291
Engine
222
Other
194
Powertrain
187
Brakes
149
Electrical
128
Fuel System
71
Suspension
61
Speed Control
54
Airbags
37
Structure
28
Seat Belts
8
Lights
7
Wheels
6
Visibility
5
Latches & Locks
5
Tires
5

222

Complaints

3

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Engine Recalls

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...

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 9, 2026ENGINERecall for intake manifold for our ecodiesel 2016 Ram and you do not show a recall for our specific ...
Dec 29, 2025ENGINEThe 3.0 eco diesel has a known defect involving the oil pickup tube clogging up with soot and diesel...
Dec 3, 2025ENGINEThe common hemi tech where lifter bearing seize up and eats the come. So common you can buy top end ...
Dec 1, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the...
Oct 18, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELThe contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (F...
Aug 7, 2025ENGINE2016 RAM Ecodiesel in shop with crankshaft position sensor error. Vehicle available for inspection ...
Jul 21, 2025ENGINEThe engine on this vehicle has failed, it has 51,000 miles on it and involved in a class action laws...
Jul 9, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvert...
Jun 28, 2025ENGINEIn September 2016 I purchased a new RAM 1500 echo diesel. On [XXX], I driving along [XXX] in souther...
May 15, 2025ENGINEI have found countless problems with broken bolts on the exhaust manifold on the web. Technical serv...
May 8, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engin...
May 2, 2025ENGINEDue to low oil pressure vehicle engine seized while driving on freeway. After having it towed to loc...
Mar 26, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELThe contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 30 MPH, the ...
Feb 26, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI own a 2016 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel (VIN: [XXX] ). This vehicle is covered under the EcoDiesel Approved ...
Jan 1, 2025ENGINEMy truck was in the dealer for a 66A recall on the crankshaft positioning sensor. The recall states ...
Dec 19, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the...
Nov 23, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the ve...
Oct 16, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe Safety Recall has been on for 2 to 4 years NHTSA # 22V406000 Manufacturer Recall Number Z48 ...
Oct 15, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELThe contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V4...
Oct 1, 2024ENGINEThe last few weeks I’ve noticed my truck hasn’t been right. With some online investigation I realize...

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