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2016 Ram 1500 fuel system problems

The 2016 Ram 1500 has 275 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

275

Fuel System complaints

13%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

Related recalls

22V406000Fuel SystemJune 9, 2022 · 138,645 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.

Consequence

Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.

What owners report

I BOUGHT MY TRUCK ON THE 25TH AT 6PM. AND AT 7P ON THE 26TH IT HAD CAUGHT FIRE ON THE HIGHWAY AND BURNT RO THE GROUND WITH ME AND MY PREGNANT WIFE IN THE TRUCK. I HEARD TICKING COMING FROM THE MOTOR FOLLOWED BY A LOUD POP AND THEN LOST ALL POWER NO GAS RESPONSE AND COASTED TO BREAKDOWN LANE JUST…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · September 26, 2019 · fire

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2016 Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA has 275 complaints about the 2016 Ram 1500 fuel system — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2016 Ram 1500 fuel system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the fuel system: 22V406000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.