2016 RAM 1500 fuel/propulsion system problems
188 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2016 RAM 1500 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am writing to request your assistance regarding my 2016 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel and the handling of a safety-related recall repair that has not resolved the original issue. My vehicle has been experiencing the following symptoms: •Check engine light •Hard starting •Engine struggling to start •Engine…”
filed Aug 5, 2026
“The vehicle was previously repaired under Recall Z46, but the replacement remedy pump suffered the exact same catastrophic internal failure. The vehicle has now been stranded at Orange Coast Ram for over 30 days under Work Order 156725. RAM Corporate Case Management (Case 96867451) is actively…”
filed Jul 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
If Safety Recall Z46 has not been completed, order 68235275AB.
9100743 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 10, 2025If Safety Recall Z46 has been completed, order 68632011AA.
9100744 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 10, 2025
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 1500 | 17 | 6% |
| 2024 1500 | 6 | 9% |
| 2023 1500 | 15 | 8% |
| 2022 1500 | 53 | 9% |
| 2021 1500 | 67 | 10% |
| 2020 1500 | 44 | 7% |
| 2019 1500 | 79 | 5% |
| 2018 1500 | 79 | 12% |
| 2017 1500 | 87 | 10% |
| 2015 1500 | 164 | 11% |
| 2014 1500 | 211 | 12% |
| 2013 1500 | 35 | 3% |
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.