2016 RAM 1500 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 191 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2016 RAM 1500, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 51,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel sensor” (18% of reports).
- 191fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 51,500median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 49%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel sensor: mentioned in 34 of 191 complaints (18%)
- High pressure: mentioned in 18 of 191 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the 2016 RAM 1500 at $1,150, and half of them between $850 and $1,700.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2019–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 82 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 191 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 1 an injury.
RAM 1500 fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 1500 | 24 | 7% | — |
| 2024 1500 | 6 | 8% | — |
| 2023 1500 | 15 | 7% | — |
| 2022 1500 | 55 | 9% | — |
| 2021 1500 | 69 | 10% | 6 |
| 2020 1500 | 46 | 7% | 6,944 |
| 2019 1500 | 80 | 5% | 16,400 |
| 2018 1500 | 81 | 12% | 12,650 |
| 2017 1500 | 89 | 10% | 39,982 |
| 2016 1500 | 191 | 12% | 51,500 |
| 2015 1500 | 166 | 11% | 57,000 |
| 2014 1500 | 213 | 12% | 62,000 |
| 2013 1500 | 35 | 3% | 72,000 |
| 2009 1500 | 2 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2016 RAM 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Component or System Failed & Availability for Inspection: High-pressure fuel pump and common rail fuel injection system under NHTSA Recall 22V-406 (Recall Z46). The vehicle and all removed/affected components are grounded and available for inspection at Peterson CDJR in Boise, ID under Repair Order…
I took my truck in to get the front end looked at and this local garage inspects the vehicle. They informed me the gas tank brackets and straps have corroded so bad that the gas tank is sagging and how serious it would be if it fell more or fell off completely. Obviously the gas tank falling off…
It appears to be a fuel leak. The incident happened less than 200 miles after having a dealer perform the NHTSA recall 22V-406, FCA recall Z46. The truck caught fire while pulling a travel trailer. The only way we were aware of it was a passing motorist saw flames shooting out from under the right…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 RAM 1500s have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 191 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2016 RAM 1500 (12% of the 1,549 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2016 RAM 1500 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 51,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2016 RAM 1500?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,150 (half paid between $850 and $1,700), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2016 RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel sensor”, in 34 of 191 complaints, followed by “high pressure” (18).
Other 2016 RAM 1500 problems
- Steering problems (312)
- Engine problems (291)
- Service Brakes problems (245)
- Power Train problems (202)
- Electrical System problems (192)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (111)
- Fuel System, Diesel problems (81)
- Suspension problems (68)
See all 2016 RAM 1500 problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all 1500 years.