2016 Ram 1500: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Jan 9, 2026 · Engine · MI

Recall for intake manifold for our ecodiesel 2016 Ram and you do not show a recall for our specific truck. Which, GM service has verified we need to replace the intake manifold. Hesitation, drag, engine light, etc...

Filed Oct 4, 2023 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · AZ

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 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 are not available.

Filed Oct 2, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · 160,000 miles · CA

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 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.

Filed Jun 15, 2023 · Fuel system · 124,000 miles · MI

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Feb 23, 2023 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · IN

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 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 had experienced shuddering and hesitation while driving. The failure mileage was 65,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Aug 10, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · NY

While traveling at highway speeds on a narrow parkway with minimal shoulders, the vehicle without warning or noise shut down, almost causing a major accident and I wouldn't have been able to get to the shoulder if I wasn't in the right lane. The shoulder barely had room for my truck putting myself and other vehicles at risk. There was ABSOLUTELY no warning that my car was going to completely shut down, no lights illuminated on my dash until i was on the grass and the engine was dead. The dealership confirms the exact issue was a failure of the Magnetic tone wheel that has a the federal safety agency Recall# 20V‑475, that is an identical symptom and diagnosis to my exact issue. The dealership Meadowlands of Carmel (845)225-8468 [XXX] in the service department quoted me $1,600.00 plus tax to replace the magnetic tone wheel. I am also a government employee and I am unable to get to work. My engine type and year (2016) is identical to this recall stated above (20V‑475), but for some reason that no one at RAM Customer Service or the RAM Recall Department can identify why my VIN number is excluded from a recall that my VIN is clearly a part of. I had ZERO symptoms, warnings before I could have been potentially killed. My kids were thankfully not in the car with me. I feel this is well within the spectrum of my VIN number qualifying to participate in this recall coverage, as well as other RAMS who may not even be aware of this without doing their own research of the circumstances and symptoms. I feel incredibly lucky to be alive and I follow my maintenance as recommended to a tee. Please feel free to go to Meadowlands in Carmel, NY: 1952 US-6 Carmel, NY 10512. Please see recall I am referring to: Time is of the essence for me and if i can be of any help please do not hesitate to call me at [XXX]. Thank You, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Feb 3, 2021 · Transmission · TX

I purchased my used 2016 ram 1500 big horn a of month ago in the end of january 2021. It had just over 70,000 miles. When I test-drove the vehicle, it ran smoothly. At least I didn't notice anything odd about the way it drove. The carfax report said it had four recalls, one of which was a flash/reprogram of the computer module. It wasn't long before I noticed, like other ram 1500 owners, that it seemed to lurch forward when coming to a stop. I also noticed that sometimes when I let off the brake, it will immediately lurch forward before my foot even gets to the accelerator. At one intersection where I was stopped at a red light, I believed that the car behind me had rear-ended me. When I stopped to look at the damage, there was none. I had not even been rear-ended. Another problem I have, is that the engine sounds and feels like it is struggling when I am cruising at about 1,200-1,500 RPM's, as if it is in too high a gear. When I hit the accelerator to pass or speed up, it hesitates, downshifts and eventually roars to life. They kept the vehicle overnight. They drove it around. They told me to come and pick it up on the following day. When I got there, the service associate told me that they had "reset the adaptations and updated the transmission software." the 'adaptations' is apparently something that the computer does to adapt to the driver's driving habits. They said that the vehicle was 'used' to the driving habits of the previous owner, which is ridiculous. I spoke with the transmission technician, who also owns a ram with the 5.7l hemi. He told me that his does the same thing, and that "they all do it." he said to check back in a few months to see if dodge has discovered a fix for it. Now I am stuck with a $25,000, that has a problem that is putting all kinds of stress on critical parts and I have no recourse.

Filed Jan 20, 2021 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · PA

Fuel guage reads empty even with a full tank.. Check engine light won't go off due to it and there is a hesitation in exceleration due to fuel inconsistancy

Filed Jan 19, 2020 · Fuel system · UT

I need help with a safety issue after recall v08 epa & carb emissions modification. Since the program was updated, I have experienced severe hesitation upon acceleration. This hesitation is so severe that I cannot safely pull into traffic without risking an accident. I have taken my truck to the dealer twice since september 2019 and have made numerous phone calls to the dealer and fca. I was told from the dealer that the hesitation is very apparent, that fca is aware of the problem as it is wide spread, and fca is working on an update to the program. However, there is not a time frame for when there will be a fix. After numerous phone calls to the dealer and fca with no resolution, I sent an email to reid bigland, head of ram brand, but have heard nothing in response. Considering the significance of the hesitation, and the potential safety risks, I find the lack of urgency to correct this safety issue and nonchalant responses to my concerns completely unacceptable. Will you please help me in obtaining a resolution to this safety concern? If needed, I can provide my service records and the detailed letter that I sent mr. Bigland

Filed Dec 3, 2019 · Engine · 52,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While making a right turn, the vehicle hesitated to move when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to larry h. Miller chrysler jeep dodge ram sandy (10905 auto mall dr, sandy, ut 84070, (801) 590-0465) where it was diagnosed that the engine software needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no remedy. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

Filed Nov 9, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 56,000 miles · MI · fire

This 2016 3.0l eco diesel is a death trap after fca reprogramed the software 2 months ago. 2-4 second hesitation when you press on the gas. The truck just sits there and does not move. In two months I have had 3 close calls pulling into traffic. Extremely scary when you hit the gas and nothing happens and a car is coming down the highway at you at 55 MPH and you're seconds from getting t-boned. It's just a matter of time before people start dying in this death trap. The diesel had many problems before they reprogramed it. Since new the truck has gone into limp mode 4 times where the engine lights come on and the motor shuts down to about 10 mpg. Last time I almost got killed on the freeway when this happened. You're stuck on the highway going 5-10 MPH trying to get off the highway when cars are flying past you at 70 MPH. These 3.0l dodge eco diesels are very, very, very dangerous to drive. After the reprograming from fca they have a very dangerous turbo lag time. Fca has done nothing to address the problem. The reprograming of the software made them worse and more dangerous. Because of the way they designed this eco diesel, it is prone to catch fire. On my truck I had a fire under the hood and a hole melted through the intake manifold. Luckily, the truck did not burst into flames but it was in the dealership for almost 3 weeks being repaired. This truck is very dangerous and the truck needs to be recalled and if fca can't fix them, they need to buy them back and get these death traps off the road. Sorry, I can't describe just a single specific instance, it's dangerous every time you get behind the wheel. I would like to meet with the president of fca and have him take my truck for a drive with his family in it and then give his opinion as to the quality of this engine. I do not allow my wife to drive this truck as it's a death trap.

Filed Sep 5, 2019 · Transmission · 63,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle lost a few miles per gallon and hesitated before accelerating. There were no leaks present or warnings. The contact stated that the failures recurred as the contact attempted to enter the highway. The vehicle was taken to elk grove dodge chrysler jeep ram (916‑513‑4234, located at 8575 laguna grove dr, elk grove, ca 95757) where the technicians test drove the vehicle, but were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the same dealer. The dealer recommended an installation of a data collection software. The contact stated that he was not instructed on how the data collector worked and declined the installation. The failure recurred and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000. *tr