2016 Ram 1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 281about this part
- Share
- 18%of 1,554 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 281 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Ram 1500, 18% of the 1,554 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Since I've had the aem updated as part of the epa settlement I have delay when pressing the gas and acceleration, particularly when it is cold. There has also been a significant mpg drop although that isn't an immediate safety concern. This can be a particular issue when pulling into interchanges or on to the highway as acceleration is unpredictable.”
NHTSA complaint #11321304, filed 2020-04, 23,500 miles“I bought my truck on the 25th at 6pm. And at 7p on the 26th it had caught fire on the highway and burnt ro the ground with me and my pregnant wife in the truck. I heard ticking coming from the motor followed by a loud pop and then lost all power no gas response and coasted to breakdown lane just barley got mi wife out of the truck and the truck was fully elguffed.”
NHTSA complaint #11258925, filed 2019-09, 66,000 miles“After an emissions recall was performed on eco diesel engine (ECM update) the engine has become terribly sluggish on initial takeoff. I can push the gas petal to the floor and nothing happens for several seconds. I feel that this is a safety concern because there is inconsistent engine performance that could cause an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11245423, filed 2019-08, 60,000 miles“Did the new ecodiesel update and now truck lags during acceleration. Takes a second or 2 to take off. Also with the EGR cooler recall I'm losing coolant can possibly cause a fire. Fca told me when I called to carry a jug of coolant with me to refill as needed. I would think I would have to do this on a 3 year old truck.”
NHTSA complaint #11288280, filed 2019-12, 42,000 miles“Eco diesel emissions update, upon having my truck ECM flashed with the court settlement emission update, I have observed severe power loss. To the point of 4-5 seconds of delay when initially pulling out in to traffic on any road or highway. Very sluggish and has almost caused me to have an accident . This started immediately after the update . My truck drove fine before the update.”
NHTSA complaint #11221836, filed 2019-06, 50,000 milesRelated recalls
- 22V406000Jun 9, 2022Chrysler (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…Covers: Ram 1500 2014–2019, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014–2020
Related service bulletins
- 11026656Dec 10, 2025If Safety Recall Z46 has not been completed, order 68235275AB.
- 11026655Dec 10, 2025If Safety Recall Z46 has been completed, order 68632011AA.
- 10226002Sep 22, 2022Guidelines For The Use Of Alternative Diesel Fuels.
- 10222949Jan 1, 2022Customer concern includes Mil-On/Check Engine Lamp-On. There also may or may not be driveability-related concerns that accompany the Mil-On condition. Upon further investigation…
- 10204358Nov 29, 2021Engine Oil Filter Interchangeability
- 10219989Aug 31, 2021Diesel Fuel Injector Cleaning Procedure
- 10218528Aug 31, 2021Diesel Fuel Injector Cleaning Procedure
- 10218582Aug 19, 20213.0L Diesel Crankshaft Tone Wheel Loss of Signal - X94 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves replacing the crankshaft tone wheel. Customers may experience a Malfunction…
- 10218530Aug 19, 2021Warranty Bulletin D-21-10 (X94) 3.0L Diesel Crankshaft Tone Wheel - 2014 - 2018 RAM 1500 Pickup (DS)
- 10221168Apr 26, 2021Diesel Fuel Injector Cleaning Procedure
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | 7% |
| 2024 | 6 | 8% |
| 2023 | 18 | 9% |
| 2022 | 82 | 13% |
| 2021 | 96 | 14% |
| 2020 | 76 | 12% |
| 2019 | 105 | 7% |
| 2018 | 140 | 21% |
| 2017 | 129 | 15% |
| 2016 | 281 | 18% |
| 2015 | 239 | 16% |
| 2014 | 276 | 16% |
| 2013 | 50 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ram 1500
314 complaintsEngine
291 complaintsBrakes
282 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
202 complaintsElectrical system
193 complaintsOther or unknown
127 complaintsVehicle speed control
111 complaintsSuspension
68 complaintsEngine cooling
63 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsBody and structure
36 complaintsForward collision avoidance
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ram 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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