2016 RAM 2500 Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 9
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
My vehicle has was has been coined as "dead pedal" the truck will hesitate for a second while accelerating. This problem has been well documented by many other ram diesel truck owners. This will happen when merging into traffic or crossing a street and can be very dangerous.
ODI 11204979
Fuel/Propulsion System
The hardware securing the exhaust manifold to the engine header break and cause an exhaust leak. Exhaust can be smelled in the cab when running the heater.
ODI 11176586
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Not sure if this is the right place for this but figured it was a start. I have a 2016 ram 2500 with the cummins diesel. Every so often the truck leaks fumes into the cab of the truck. I have read on many forums online it seems to be a common problem not only with the 1500 eco truck but with the bigger 2500,3500 trucks. Ram says there is no problems from what i have read but it seems to me that this is a serious…
ODI 11174329
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Numerous times the diesel has stuttered and acted like it was going to die. This has happened several times. Was taken to sealer and was told there is nothing wrong with it. It is making weird noises while shifting and is now throwing a cel with the code p0421.
ODI 10946545
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. While driving 75 mph, the vehicle independently slowed and stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred ten more times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was supposed to reset the regeneration system to clean the diesel particulate system while driving. However, the reset was failing and caused…
ODI 10984729
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
2016 ram 2500 crew cab 4x4 6.4 liter v8 - my truck is 5 months old with 4,500 miles on it. I have had this problem two times so far. I would be driving and the check engine and throttle positioning sensor warning lights come on. The truck would lose acceleration and sometimes the truck would accelerate on it's own and could drive itself on the road (sometimes surging). I have had it tot the dealership two times so…
ODI 10915910
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving on interstate 10 in traffic i went to accelerate to change lanes and my 2016 2500 the engine made a loud pop and lost all engine power. And didn't regain engine power for 3 seconds. It has done it several time since. It is a very scary feeling when your driving in heavy traffic. I do not get any codes or lights indicating a problem when this happens. Was told by dealer service manager that without any codes…
ODI 10954993
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
This is a big safety concern. My 2016 ram has major throttle delay. It becomes a safety concern when i'm pulling out into traffic, let off the accelerator and get back on it and it waits 1.5 to 2 seconds before the computer receives the command to give throttle. I have had one instance where i was proceeding to change lanes on the interstate and give it throttle but it didn't respond and then i was a sitting duck…
ODI 10897432
Fuel/Propulsion System
Purchased a new ram 2500 diesel. After 1200 miles, the diesel emission fluid (def) gauge became erratic and gave me a message that after 200 miles the truck's maximum speed would be 5 miles/hour. The am dealer in olympia, wa traced the problem to a computer module. This module is on national backorder with no delivery date in sight. I am on my way to alaska, and am stuck in olympia, wa for who knows how long. The…
ODI 10812058