2016 Ram 3500 Engine Problems

Your truck displayed a warning message that it would enter LIMP Mode while you were towing a horse trailer at around 60,000 miles. You were able to drive a short distance to your destination, but the dealer couldn't diagnose or fix the problem. The manufacturer has been notified of the issue. Resolving this will likely require the dealer to run a complete engine diagnostic scan to identify which sensor or system triggered the limp mode warning.

Your DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) pump failed at 62,500 miles. Ram issued a recall notice (67a) offering to reimburse you for repairs, but they denied your claim because you replaced the part yourself using Dodge dealer parts instead of having a dealer do the work. You paid $1,687.44 out of pocket for the DEF pump and parts.

While driving at 45 MPH, your truck suddenly jerked and slowed down without any warning lights appearing. A mechanic diagnosed the problem as faulty fuel injectors worn from use. Even after repair, the problem continued to happen. Your truck is no longer under warranty.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine started making an abnormal clicking sound. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that a grid heater bolt had failed and fallen into the #5 cylinder, causing severe damage to the piston and cylinder head. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle became difficult to drive. The check engine and MIL warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the turbo actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 55,600.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V562000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AUTO NATION DODGE IN CENTENNIAL, COLORADO WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

2016 DODGE RAM 3500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WATER PUMP FAILURE. *LD *JS

NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 17V-562. THE DESCRIPTION PROVIDED IN THE NOTICE READS: "A WATER PUMP FAILURE RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO MOTOR VEHICLE OCCUPANTS OR PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE." I CONTACTED THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, TATE BRANCH DODGE IN CARLSBAD, NM ON 11/21/2017. THEY STATED THAT NOTHING CAN BE DONE, EVEN AFTER I ASKED IF I JUST HAVE TO HOPE THAT THE VEHICLE DOESN'T CATCH ON FIRE, TO WHICH THEY SAID, "YES". ALSO, THE VEHICLE HAS AN OCCASIONAL "LULL" WITH THE ACCELERATOR WHICH LEADS TO EXTREME LOSS OF POWER WHEN ACCELERATING. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS WITH MYSELF AND MY WIFE. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT ON DEC. 14TH TO HAVE THE PROBLEM LOOKED AT FOR THE SECOND TIME.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS EXCESSIVE EXHAUST FUMES ENTERING THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE ENGINE AND THROUGH THE FIREWALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LARRY H. MILLER CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM BOISE (LOCATED AT 222 S. AUTO DRIVE, BOISE, ID 83709) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS ACCEPTABLE FOR SOME EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS ALSO SUGGESTED BY THE SERVICE ADVISER TO HAVE THE WINDOWS DOWN WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, BUT THE CONTACT FOUND THAT TO BE UNACCEPTABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE ON TWO OCCASIONS AND THE CONTACT RECEIVED CASE NUMBERS: 31719201 AND 31501985. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. UPDATED 08/22/17*LJ *JS

FROM DAY 1 THE TRUCK HAS HAD VERY POOR THROTTLE RESPONSE. THE BIG PROBLEM IS ON TAKE OFF. THE TRUCK HAS A DEAD PEDAL WITH A DELAY OF 3 TO 5 SECONDS BEFORE THE TRUCK WILL ACCELERATE. THIS CAN MAKE FOR SOME DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. IN LOOKING FOR A SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM I HAVE FOUND THERE IS A HUGE NUMBER OF OWNERS COMPLAINING OF THE SAME THING. IT SEEMS CHRYSLERS RESPONSE HAS BEEN TO IGNORE THE COMPLAINTS AND NOT LOOK INTO A SOLUTION

SIGNIFICANT LAG IN ENGINE RESPONSE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM DEAD STOP. DELAY IS APPROX 3-4 SECONDS FROM TIME ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED UNTIL TRUCK RESPONDS.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT SMELLED AN ABNORMAL EXHAUST ODOR IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THE HEATER WAS RUNNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,128. UPDATED 05/03/16*LJ