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2016 Ram 3500 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Ram 3500 has 12 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Ram 3500

Steering
26
Other
19
Wheels
18
Powertrain
16
Engine
12
Electrical
9
Brakes
8
Airbags
7
Suspension
5
Tires
4
Speed Control
3

12

Complaints

2

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

Engine Recalls

17V562000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, equipped with ...

15V592000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis and 4500/5500 Cab Chassis trucks manufactured July 31, 201...

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 5, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and towin...
Jun 21, 2024ENGINEDEF pump failed around 62500 miles. Ram sent emission recall notice 67a that states they will reimbu...
Aug 20, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle jerked and sl...
Apr 29, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine ...
Jan 29, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehi...
Nov 15, 2017ENGINENHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 17V-562. THE DESCRIPTION PROVIDED IN THE NOTICE READS: "A WATER PUMP FAIL...
Sep 12, 2017ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17...
Jan 1, 2017ENGINE2016 DODGE RAM 3500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WATER PUMP FAILURE. *LD *JS
Nov 6, 2016ENGINESIGNIFICANT LAG IN ENGINE RESPONSE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM DEAD STOP. DELAY IS APPROX 3-4 SECONDS FR...
Jun 27, 2016ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS EXCESSIVE EXHAUST FUME...
Jan 1, 2016ENGINEFROM DAY 1 THE TRUCK HAS HAD VERY POOR THROTTLE RESPONSE. THE BIG PROBLEM IS ON TAKE OFF. THE TRUCK ...
Dec 25, 2015ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT SMELLED AN ABNORMAL EXHAUST ODOR IN THE VEHICLE WH...

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