2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,177 miles

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2016 Ram 1500 fuel system problems

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2016 Ram 1500 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 4)

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problem #45

Oct 072023

1500

  • 115,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System/Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the check engine light had appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic showed the warning light was related to the high-pressure fuel pump under recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000. Vin tool confirms parts not yet available.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #44

Jan 152023

1500

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the vehicle was hesitating while accelerating from a stationary position. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #43

Jul 022023

1500

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the engine power was reduced. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to respond while accelerating, and failed to exceed 60 MPH. The vehicle was taken to dealer, where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold had failed. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where the intake manifold was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Kenwood, CA, USA

problem #42

Dec 312022

1500

  • 89,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer who diagnosed and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Nesbit, MS, USA

problem #41

Sep 152023

1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was contacted, and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Dawsonville, GA, USA

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problem #40

Aug 152023

1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #39

Aug 242023

1500

  • 184,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and entering a parking lot, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 184,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Wayland, MI, USA

problem #38

Jun 012022

1500

  • 55,100 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 22V406000 (Fuel System Diesel) and 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 55,100.

- Smithtown, NY, USA

problem #37

Aug 072023

1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Fairfield, CA, USA

problem #36

Aug 072023

1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Ben Wheeler, TX, USA

problem #35

Aug 042023

1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- East Moriches, NY, USA

problem #34

Jul 092023

1500

  • 172,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving approximately 72 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning light. The forward momentum of the vehicle allowed the contact maneuver off the roadway and the vehicle came to a stop on the grassy shoulder. The contact could not restart the vehicle and had the vehicle towed to a certified mechanic who confirmed that the failure was related to the recalls. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 172,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Fort Pierce, FL, USA

problem #33

Jul 012023

1500

  • 107,777 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 64 MPH, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart after several attempts and was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,777. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Davisburg, MI, USA

problem #32

Jul 182022

1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact then stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact veered the vehicle off the road and inspected the vehicle using a code reader that produced an undisclosed code indicating the fuel pressure pump was faulty. The contact stated that he was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle operated as designed. The dealer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Mountain Home, ID, USA

problem #31

Jun 132023

1500

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to start. The contact sated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #30

Jun 292023

1500

  • 98,500 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that recently the "Fuel Injector Quality Lower than Expected, " message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the fuel filter was replaced; however, the warning light immediately became illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 98,500. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Yorktown Heights, NY, USA

problem #29

Jun 152023

1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Woodinville, WA, USA

problem #28

May 152023

1500

  • 124,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and jerked while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Saint Joseph, MI, USA

problem #27

Apr 042023

1500

  • 79,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the service engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated to 10 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a high-pressure fuel sensor failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but was unable to confirm when parts would be available. The failure mileage was 79,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- North Tonawanda, NY, USA

problem #26

Jun 092022

1500

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Vail, AZ, USA

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