2.5

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

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problem #70

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 dealer was contacted and stated that the manufacturer was only providing one part per year to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Zillah, WA, USA

problem #69

May 062024

1500

  • 84,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that metal shavings were found in the oil, and an unknown part was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

- Santa Barbara, CA, USA

problem #68

Jun 062024

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 not yet available. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Glendale, AZ, USA

problem #67

Dec 152023

1500

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly lost motive power and stalled, almost causing a crash. The contact stated the vehicle was able to be restarted moments later. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it remained for the past six months, due to parts not being available. 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 manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Los Banos, CA, USA

problem #66

Mar 012024

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 about the recall; 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #65

Mar 182024

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 and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Ramona, CA, USA

problem #64

Dec 302023

1500

  • 112,000 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 not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. An unknown message was displayed. The contact parked the vehicle, and then the transmission seized in park(P). The vehicle was turned off and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Coeur D'alene, ID, USA

problem #63

Jun 092022

1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V4060000 (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 and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Dayton, WA, USA

problem #62

Jan 302024

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.

- Sun City, AZ, USA

problem #61

Feb 152022

1500

  • 103,000 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 not yet available. 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 experienced reduced acceleration caused by the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 103,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hartford, AL, USA

problem #60

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 made aware of the issue. 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.

- Sebastopol, CA, USA

problem #59

Jun 202023

1500

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated there was a loud whining sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed fuel pump. The contact was informed that the software needed to be updated and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

- Newark, DE, USA

problem #58

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 made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were 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.

- Auburn, CA, USA

problem #57

Mar 012022

1500 6-cyl Diesel

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The fuel warning light was illuminated. Additionally, a fuel odor was detected while driving. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact later 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 and several other unknown dealers were made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The contact made an appt for Feb 14 to assess the recall. The contact stated she had to cancel the appt. due to unforeseen circumstances, but the dealership wants to charge rental fees.

- Fenton, MI, USA

problem #56

Dec 192023

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 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.

- Santa Barbara, CA, USA

problem #55

Dec 082023

1500

  • 260,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V406000 (Fuel System Diesel) and 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were 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 stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine and electrical system warning lights were illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer and was advised that the parts to repair the vehicle were not yet available and were related to the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System Diesel). The failure mileage was 260,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Olathe, KS, USA

problem #54

Dec 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 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 the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed due to a failure related to the recall. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #53

Dec 062023

1500

  • 102,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was not aware of any warning lights being illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the reluctor wheel had delaminated. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #52

Jun 092022

1500

  • 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Woodland Park, CO, USA

problem #51

Jun 092023

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 and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

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