2016 RAM 1500 Fuel System, Diesel Problems
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, diesel problems on the 2016 RAM 1500, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 112,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel diesel contacted” (28% of reports).
- 81fuel system, diesel complaints
- 112,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 33%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 diesel contacted: mentioned in 23 of 81 complaints (28%)
- Engine cooling: mentioned in 12 of 81 complaints (15%)
- Motive power: mentioned in 11 of 81 complaints (14%)
- High pressure: mentioned in 10 of 81 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do fuel system, diesel problems happen?
Based on 45 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 81 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
RAM 1500 fuel system, diesel complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Risk: Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the messages "Service Emissions Control" and "Exhaust Filter 100 Percent Full - Service Required - See Dealer" were displayed, and there was a strong fuel odor coming through the vents while idling or while driving. Additionally, while…
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70-75 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle restarted; however, the failure reoccurred while driving, and the vehicle was coasted to the…
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed after the vehicle was picked up from the dealer, the engine warning light illuminated. While driving a short…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 RAM 1500s have fuel system, diesel problems?
No. NHTSA has 81 owner complaints about fuel system, diesel for the 2016 RAM 1500 (5% 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 system, diesel?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, diesel. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, diesel problems start?
The median reported mileage is 112,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel system, diesel problems on the 2016 RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel diesel contacted”, in 23 of 81 complaints, followed by “engine cooling” (12).
Other 2016 RAM 1500 problems
- Steering problems (312)
- Engine problems (291)
- Service Brakes problems (245)
- Power Train problems (202)
- Electrical System problems (192)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (191)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (111)
- Suspension problems (68)
See all 2016 RAM 1500 problems or fuel system, diesel problems across all 1500 years.