The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the air filter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, months later the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was a misfire coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was advised that the EGR cooler assembly, intake manifold, NOX sensor, and the exhaust particulate sensor were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 107,000.
2016 Ram 1500: misfire or rough idle
8 of the 1,565 complaints about the 2016 Ram 1500 describe misfire or rough idle.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 110,000
- recalls
- 3
Misfire or rough idle by model year
What owners say
The last few weeks I’ve noticed my truck hasn’t been right. With some online investigation I realized the misfire code I been getting is related to a cam and lifter issue. Based on the forms I’ve viewed. The ram 1500 with the 5.7 engine has a known issue that the cams and lifters wear down after a very short period of time. I’ve seen cases of 60k miles up to 120k miles. This is a crucial part of the vehicle and there’s no reason this should only last for a short period of time. Especially with all these people who claim had to spend thousands of dollars on repairs or sometimes new engines entirely. I have older vehicles from the 2000’s with more miles than never have had issues like this. This is either a bad part that was produced or bad material of some sort. I’m hoping I’m not the only one to complain about this and we can try to resolve this issue.
The vehicle suddenly started performing very erratically on highway. After inspection the camshaft and lifters are very damaged and the engine is constantly misfiring. I have performed regular routine maintenance on this vehicle its whole life. There is no reason these parts should be damaged unless they were defective from the beginning.
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle restarted after several attempts with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle would run roughly for a while. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle shut-off. The contact pulled off the highway and attempted to restart the vehicle. The vehicle idle rough and shut-off when shifted into park. The contact had the vehicle towed to his home. The contact called chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat ft. Walton (541 mary esther cut off nw, fort walton beach, fl 32548, (850) 308-6160) and was informed that the vehicle was misfiring in cylinders 1, 3 and 5 however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the misfire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that since the case was no longer reviewable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who provided the same diagnosis. The vehicle was unrepaired. The failure mileage was 99,500.*dt consumer stated on jan 23 2021, oil was drained and may have caused the shutdown.
Check engine light was on reading cylinder 8 misfire. Upon investigation from dealer and local repair shop, the issue is a failed camshaft and lifters. All maintenance was done on the truck by the dealership I purchased the truck. Truck only has 157k miles and had zero issues previous to my last oil change around june. Truck was running fine and then check engine light came on and then started running horrible. Truck was taking to dealer right away for inspection. Total repair for this is $5,500
While the engine is running the check engine light leads to a misfiring of cylinder 5 further diagnosing and consultation with dealer identifies a recurring problem on this 5.7 hemi engine of the lifter bearing failing and locking up. The lock-up wears out the camshaft causing the misfire. The dealer said they know the problem and do lot's of these repairs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 65 MPH, a loud rattling noise was detected. The vehicle stalled and was pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact and his son-in-law diagnosed the failure as cylinder two misfiring. The heads were replaced, but the vehicle was still currently awaiting other repairs. Thunder chrysler dodge jeep ram (1425 w main st, bartow, fl 33830, (863) 533-0793) was called and informed the contact that there were no recalls for the engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Verify Reman part number availability
- CEL (Check Engine Lamp) C006A-49 Multi-Axis Acceleration Sensor Internal Electronic Failure And C10CC-00...
- Throttle Blade Icing Service Fix Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination
- Suspected engine coolant leak.
- Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
- WiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT)
- Adapter
- Adapter
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V‑475.
Recall number 23V411000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1‑800‑853‑2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.
Recall number 20V475000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
- Risk
- Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1.
Recall number 19V757000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2016 Ram 1500 misfire
Is misfire or rough idle a common problem on the 2016 Ram 1500?
8 of 1,565 owner complaints about the 2016 Ram 1500 (1%) mention misfire or rough idle. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2016 Ram 1500?
There are 3 recalls and 81 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2016 Ram 1500
ABS 250Check engine light 123Power steering loss 120Loss of power 96Adaptive cruise 85Stalling 59Fuel pump 54Fuel gauge 46Engine failure 41Fire or smoke 32Won't shift 25No deployment 23Jerking 22Steering lock-up 21Hesitation 19Won't start 17Knocking 16Overheating 15Backup camera 13Headlights 13Brake failure 12Rollaway 12Power windows 10Warning lights 10Grinding brakes 9Fuel smell 8Key fob 7Sudden acceleration 7Tire blowout 7Harsh shifting 6Transmission failure 6Ball joint 5Door locks 5Seat belt 5
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