2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,721 miles

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problem #30

Jun 292023

1500

  • 98,500 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that recently the "Fuel Injector Quality Lower than Expected, " message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the fuel filter was replaced; however, the warning light immediately became illuminated. 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 98,500. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Yorktown Heights, NY, USA

problem #29

Jun 152023

1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Woodinville, WA, USA

problem #28

May 152023

1500

  • 124,000 miles
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 NHTSA 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.

- Saint Joseph, MI, USA

problem #27

Apr 042023

1500

  • 79,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the service engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated to 10 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a high-pressure fuel sensor failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but was unable to confirm when parts would be available. The failure mileage was 79,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- North Tonawanda, NY, USA

problem #26

Jun 092022

1500 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Vail, AZ, USA

problem #25

Jan 182023

1500

  • 124,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started to decelerate and lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illumined. The contact stated that upon research, he discovered that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not yet been repaired and remained at the dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Provo, UT, USA

problem #24

May 302023

1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Oxford, MI, USA

problem #23

May 262023

1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hemet, CA, USA

problem #22

May 012023

1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Fairmont, MN, USA

problem #21

May 122023

1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Climax, MI, USA

problem #20

Jun 012022

1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Leesville, LA, USA

problem #19

Jun 012022

1500

  • 110 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-60 MPH, the vehicle stalled on several times. Additionally, the vehicle failed to restart. Upon stalling, the throttle sensor control message was displayed. The contact stated that whenever the fuel level was below half a tank, there was an abnormal humming sound heard. While shifting gear, there was an abnormal humming sound detected. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel system needed to be replaced due to metal in the fuel system. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) after the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Frankfort, KY, USA

problem #18

Dec 082022

1500

  • 0 miles
The contact's company owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle had not been operable for five months. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Mills, WY, USA

problem #17

Jan 012023

1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Deltona, FL, USA

problem #16

Mar 072023

1500

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Sheffield, MA, USA

problem #15

Feb 282022

1500

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, there was an unknown fluid leak coming from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. 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 failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Columbus, GA, USA

problem #14

May 012021

1500

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #13

Feb 012022

1500 6-cyl Diesel

  • 73,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was stalling and losing motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that after multiple attempts, the vehicle restarted; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the contact was made aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting the part for the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact sought legal advice and was advised to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000. The VIN was unavailable. The consumer stated the dealer replaced the high pressure fuel pump with an aftermarket part and took the truck for a test drive and at highway speed the part failed and the engine shut down.

- Dracut, MA, USA

problem #12

Jun 092022

1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted but was unable to confirm when parts would become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Sherwood, AR, USA

problem #11

Jan 192022

1500

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The failure occurred while the vehicle was idling. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Kenwood, CA, USA

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