2016 RAM 1500 fuel system, diesel problems
80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, diesel on the 2016 RAM 1500 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70-75 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle restarted; however, the failure reoccurred while driving, and the vehicle was coasted to the…”
filed Jul 17, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed after the vehicle was picked up from the dealer, the engine warning light illuminated. While driving a short…”
filed Feb 18, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel…Campaign 22V406000 · Jun 9, 2022
Fuel System, Diesel problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 1500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 1500 | 17 | 3% |
| 2021 1500 | 3 | 0% |
| 2020 1500 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 1500 | 17 | 1% |
| 2018 1500 | 51 | 8% |
| 2017 1500 | 31 | 4% |
| 2015 1500 | 64 | 4% |
| 2014 1500 | 44 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 RAM 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.