Another ram ecodiesel post-aem safety concern. Did the aem recall and instantly became a safety hazard in traffic. Extreme throttle lag of 4+ seconds, even if flooring it. Too many close calls to list myself and I don't let me wife drive unless absolutely necessary (it was supposed to be her truck!!). Recall may be monetary and such but the issue is a safety problem and will result in much larger issues. I've worked as a risk management safety officer; this will lead to a bigger problem. Epa or not, this "aem fix" is wrong! Please please please get involved and force a recall to fix the lack of throttle response on these vehicles. For what its worth, I found out that I am not eligible for any of the claim $$ because my truck was built in canada. God bless the american ram badge, huh!
2016 Ram 1500 fuel system complaints
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The day I purchased this vehicle, literally on the drive home on the highway after signing the paperwork, the fuel gauge suddenly dropped to empty and the check engine light came on and the message center indicated a "fuel sensor fail".. I pulled over to the side of the road and as soon as I stopped, the gauge rose back to 3/4 tank and the issue didn't present itself again for a couple months. Now, every time I fill the tank, the fuel gauge drops to empty right about the time it should read 3/4 tank and starts working again at about 1/4 tank. There are so many other complaints spread out over so many model years, I can't understand how this hasn't generated a recall. I purchased this vehicle used with just over 36,000 miles on it. I now have just under 41,000 miles on the odometer and have no idea just how much fuel is in the vehicle.
My vehicle was part of a recent ecodiesel settlement that required a recall and re-flash of the vehicles ECM. Fca stated that the recall re-flash would not affect the vehicles performance. That is not the cash. My vehicle now has a severe throttle hesitation when starting from a stop. Pulling into or merging into existing traffic has become extremely dangerous. I have been experiencing this condition since the recall was completed.
Since the fca ECM re-flash, my truck turbo lag is now deadly, when the engine gets past the turbo lag it will smoke the tires, but don't back off or you start all over again with turbo lag. Ive pulled out into traffic and waited for the lag to catch up, nearly being hit almost every time I drive it. Forget driving up hills. Someone is going to get killed. If it had driven like this when I test drove it, I never would have bought it! My family has literally yelled watch out dad! When I try to pull into even mild traffic from a stop.
Takata recall I have a 2016 dodge ram 1500 with 33000 miles on it.the other day my gas light came so I pulled off to the side of the road thinking I had a leak because I just filled up the day before then I got a message on the dash that said fuel sensor fail so I went on the internet and found out it is a very common known problem that dodge hasn't done anything to fix after reading up on it I fully believe that this problem should be recalled and resolved
I have a 2016 ram ecodiesel that had no performance issues prior to the recall. It is now very sluggish, lacks power and is slow getting to speed, also hunts/searches for gears. It has become a safety hazard when accelerating to merge into traffic. I have logged a complaint with fca and my case number is #59458742.
There was a nationwide recall on the ecodiesel engine due to a class-action lawsuit. The repair was made and now the truck does not accelerate until the engine warms up. This is very dangerous as you pull out into traffic and the truck does not go. I have almost been hit as truck stalls and then accelerates a full 4-5 seconds later. I will not let anyone else drive my truck now due to this danger. In checking with other owners everyone who has the "update" done per the lawsuit is having the same dangerous problem. To be specific, when the engine is cold, you hit the accelerator, the truck does not accelerate for 4-5 seconds. This causes you to roll slowly into oncoming traffic.
After having the emission recall competed on my 2016 ram 1500 ecodiesel I am experiencing major power loss in certain operating conditions. This condition includes reduced throttle response when accelerating from a stop after cold starting. Since this recall there is significant lag in the throttle leading to traffic having to slow down because I'm not accelerating. I can push the throttle to the floor and there is very little RPM increase. This issue happens after every cold start and there is a larger lag if the air conditioner is on. This throttle lag only started occurring after the recall was performed and has occurred regularly since.
Fuel level sensor failure, causes fuel gauge to read zero and check engine light to come on. First gauge will read incorrectly then fall to just reading zero, happens in all conditions of driving and vehicle running. Its a known issue for the ram 1500. Requires fuel pump assembly to be replaced as the sensor is built into the fuel pump assembly.
Received a recall to install aem computer update. Since the update I have been experiencing acceleration delays from a stop there is a 3-5 sec delay in acceleration. This is a safety hazard trying to merge I had to pull to the side of the road a # of times to avoid a rear end accident. In addition my gas mileage has also been decreased from an average of 18-20 mpg down to 14-16 mpg. This problem after the aem update must be correct quickly as driving the vehicle has become dangerous.
Filled up my fuel tank and as you drive down the road your fuel gage continues to go up and down. Then your low fuel light goes off. Then you get a fuel level sensor code that comes up on the dash. These warnings buzzers continue to go off regardless if the tank is full.
"eco diesel emissions update," upon having my truck ECM flashed with the court settlement emission update, I have observed severe power loss. To the point of 4-5 seconds of delay when initially pulling out in to traffic on any road or highway. Very sluggish and has almost caused me to have an accident . This started immediately after the update . My truck drove fine before the update.
The truck is stationary and is turned off and when I push the push to start button the truck begins to turn on and cuts off before it fully begins to run. Turns off mid ignition and dies. Have to push to start more than once.
Fuel sensor fail this happen when I have to brake hard
I was accelerating to enter highway i35 in san antonio when my dashboard lit up with multiple flashing lights. Check engine, low fuel indicator, fuel sensor failure error code, along with the ringing alarm that there was no fuel. I am now in the middle lane of i35 traveling 65 MPH and trying to figure out should I risk cutting back across the traffic I just merged with to exit before I get stranded in the middle lane, or risk running out of fuel and exit the next exit more safely. I chose to cut off the traffic so that I didn't risk getting stranded in the middle of the highway. This was dangerous, and I am glad I didn't have my kids in the truck with me. These faulty fuel sensors that are on the fuel pumps need redesigned. Mopar should be held responsible before real tragedy happens.
Truck has 25,200 miles on it and has fuel sensor failure alarm. After reading some information with other owners, they all have the same problem with their ram pickup. Evidently this happens anywhere from 5,000 miles and up. It is a $1000 repair when not under warranty. I believe this should be a recall item covered after the warranty expires. Some people had the repair 2 or more times. I was driving up the road when the fuel gauge said empty and it's full
Fuel level sensor inoperable. Can not gauge proper levels of fuel in the vehicle.
Hello, I called my dealership and asked them about my fuel sensor, check engine light has been on. Sometimes when I fill up my tank it goes away. That being said. I have searched the I gerber to find out it is a common problem with our ram trucks. Deslership will not cover now the power train warranty. This should be a recall. It is going to charge us nearly 1000 dollars to fix it. Simple fix. My truck has only 60,0000 miles brand new. Sometimes it goes away when I am driving and than it reappears. Please make this a recall that way we can get it fix. If not I am going to have to fix it myself. Thank you.
Air suspension has never worked properly during winter months. Had compressor replaced in 2-2018. In the last year I have experienced a minimum of 12 instances where the vehicle will not adjust ride height which I have photos of. When I purchased my vehicle no one told me it would not function properly during the cold months. Most recently I was in to have the auto park recall taken care of. Since this update my truck is total crap. I have lost 3mpg in fuel mileage, the truckss shift pattern and running RPM's have changed and it drives like I'm towing something. When I returned to the dealer I was told to get and after market programmer to solve the issue. Really! So when I go in the next time they can void my warranty. My truck ran like a beast before the update and averaged 18.5 mpg, today I am averaging 14.7 on the same exact trip. Something is definitely wrong with this program.
Vehicle completely died in the intersection right after taking off from the stoplight. Could not remove key and it will not shift into park. *bf*jb *dt*jb *dt the consumer stated vehicle was repaired, a loose battery terminal was the problem.
Driving on a highway at 60 m/h engine start smoking and caught on fire without any previous alert or check engine light on after I pullover and lift the hood to inspect the smoke.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 45 MPH, the fuel gauge went from full to empty. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and all the electrical features shut down. The vehicle was taken to brown motors of greenfield (399 federal st, greenfield, ma 01301) where it was diagnosed that either the fuel sensor or the sending unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 57,897.
I am a 2016 ram 1500 crew cab. If I use the vst gas nozzles they get stuck in the filler neck. It takes about 10-15 mins to get it unstuck. I have taken it to antioch dodge and they say there is no issue. I also had a video and they refuse to look at it. I am very disappointed that nobody will look into this.
Error code p0463 - fuel level sending unit failure. Seems to happen to everyone right out of warranty... 40k miles, under 3 years old. Was driving on the highway when warning lights and the audible notification started going off. Low fuel warnings lit up too. Fuel level sending unit high voltage failure is the eventual message on the dashboard. It throws one off when that happens, took me a minute to realize that I didn't in fact have a fuel leak and did in fact have plenty of gas.
I was backing a pontoon boat while in 4wd low in soft mulch, I then stopped and switched back to 2wd. Once the electronic shifting was complete, the fuel sensor fail message appeared in the instrument cluster, the low fuel warning and the check engine light both illuminated. The fuel (gas) tank was about 3/4 full when this occurred. The vehicle had 60,054 miles on it. So far the vehicle continues to run as normal but the illuminated warnings are quite a distraction while driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While adding fuel to the vehicle, the fuel pump nozzle became stuck in the fuel tank filler tube. The contact had to remove the nozzle from the fuel tank by twisting and pulling with force each time the fuel tank was filled in order to release the fuel pump nozzle. The contact spoke with victorville motors (14617 civic drive, victorville, ca 92394, (760) 733-8484), but the dealer stated that there was nothing for them to diagnose. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to have the fuel tank inspected. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100.
Our truck is two years old. We have 77,000 miles on it and the fuel sensor/pump went bad. It's no longer under warranty; however, a fuel pump should last more than 2 years and 77,000 miles. We fill up with fuel. Everything is fine until the needles hits the first line. We get a fuel sensor warning and the guage drops to empty. The truck runs fine. No hesitation of stalling. Wouldn't know anything was wrong except for the warning lights. Check engine light is on, too. According to dodge, the two are related.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (dch chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of temecula, 26845 ynez rd, temecula, ca 92591) where it was diagnosed that the fuel filter clamp failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 18,495.
My cruise control was engaged as I was going down a mountain approaching a sharp turn when I hit the brakes the petal went to the floor and the truck accelerated. I went into the woods where I hit numerous trees and totaled the vehicle. What can be done about this
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. When the contact started the vehicle, the fuel gauge went to empty and the fuel sensor and engine warning indicators flashed. The dealer (don jackson chrysler dodge jeep ram, 3950 jonesboro rd, union city, ga 30291, (770) 969-7229) was notified. The contact made several calls, but was unable to schedule a diagnostic appointment with the dealer. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 50,550.
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