2016 RAM 1500 engine and engine cooling problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2016 RAM 1500 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle intermittently went into LIMP Mode. The contact stated that the "Drive to Park" and "Pull Over and Shift Gear" messages were displayed on the instrument panel. The failure had occurred on…”
filed Jul 20, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 RAM 1500. The contact stated while the contact's husband was driving at 75 MPH, the engine seized. In addition, several warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was seized in the middle of a busy highway. The contact stated while attempting to start…”
filed May 19, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its…Campaign 23V411000 · Jun 8, 2023
- Crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its…Campaign 20V475000 · Aug 13, 2020
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant…Campaign 19V757000 · Oct 24, 2019
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 1500 | 6 | 2% |
| 2023 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 1500 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 1500 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 1500 | 10 | 2% |
| 2019 1500 | 16 | 1% |
| 2018 1500 | 45 | 7% |
| 2017 1500 | 32 | 4% |
| 2015 1500 | 61 | 4% |
| 2014 1500 | 50 | 3% |
| 2013 1500 | 8 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 RAM 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.