2016 Ram 3500 engine problems

Filed May 8, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · 74,500 miles · OR

The contact owns a 2016 RAM 3500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle lost power and did not accelerate as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that her husband hooked the vehicle up to a handheld diagnostic machine where codes: P003A, P006a, P0046 populated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,500.

Filed Sep 15, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · TX · fire

On Sept. 11, 2025 my truck parked in my drive way. It was parked there all night. When I opened the doors to get in smoke and flames started coming out. The center console was on fire. The next day on Sept. 12, 2025 while at the dealership to have the truck inspected it caught fire again further burning the center console, the passenger seat and the roof. The dealership told us there is nothing they could do so we had to have the truck towed back to my home. Sunday night on Sept. 14,2025, I heard a loud pop noise and when I walked outside the entire cab of the truck was engulfed in flames. We had to call the fire department and they had to come put the fire out. Each of the incidences started spontaneously when the truck was just sitting parked.

Filed Jul 9, 2024 · Engine · 60,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and towing a horse trailer with horses inside, there was a message displayed that the vehicle would enter LIMP Mode. The contact was able to drive a short distance to the destination. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it remained undiagnosed and unrepaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Jun 21, 2024 · Engine · TX

DEF pump failed around 62500 miles. Ram sent emission recall notice 67a that states they will reimburse for costs incurred if issue was before recall. Submitted paperwork and they denied due to me replacing the part myself after buying parts from Dodge dealer. I paid $1687.44. Going to a dealer SHOULDN'T be a requirement

Filed Sep 26, 2023 · Engine · 116,021 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle jerked and slowed down unintendedly. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the fuel injectors were faulty due to wear and tear. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 116,021.

Filed Aug 14, 2023 · Engine · 149,000 miles · IA

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.

Filed Feb 1, 2023 · Engine · 55,600 miles · CO

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.

Filed Feb 28, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · MI

My 2016 dodge ram 3500 mega cab had a light come on the dash at about 89000 miles I drove it to the dealership, I told the dealership I thought it was something electrical. A couple of times my truck has went into limp mode, when this happens to you the truck will only take off in 4th gear and stays in 4th gear. If I pulled over when this would happen and turned the truck all the way off and then back on it take the light of the dash and shift properly. So the dealership calls me to let me know what they have found he says he has bad news and more bad news which was my transmission was going out and then they didn't have a transmission and had no idea when they would. They already welded up nut on the steering shaft instead of replacing it. I didnt buy a 3500 pickup because i wanted a light duty truck.

Filed Oct 10, 2019 · Engine, Steering · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 3500. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 18e096000 (steering). The contact took the vehicle to humes chrysler jeep dodge & ram (1010 route 19 north, waterford, pa 16441, (888) 571-5737) where the recall repair was performed. The vehicle was returned to the contact. A few months later, the vehicle needed the outer tie rod replaced and a front end alignment. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that, due to a welding that had been performed on the vehicle from the recall repair, the vehicle could not be repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the welding was an approved repair by the federal safety agency and he would need to contact the federal safety agency for more information. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. *bf

Filed Apr 10, 2019 · Body, Engine · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 3500. The contact received notification for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v562000 (engine and engine cooling), 17v821000 (power train), 18v486000 (structure, latches, locks, linkages) and 19v021000 (steering). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed parts were not available. The manufacturer was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.