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2016 Ram 1500 repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (2%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 47 repairs.
2016 Ram 1500 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (89%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Truck was a no-start. Battery was dead. Dealer installed new battery. |
| 24026 mi | Tail gate lock froze. Dealer replaced electronic lock mechanism. |
2016 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 28000 mi | software update plus new backup camera plus removal of a trim screw jammed between nav screen & trim at time of purchase |
2016 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 8600 mi | Passive entry drivers side door lock defective - not sensing entry. Replaced under warranty. |
| 112000 mi | Wiring harness connector came loose again, was zip tied earlier by the dealer instead of replacement under warranty. When backing up, car shifted into park on its own. |
2016 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 30000 mi | Uconnect was throwing a general error notification. Turns out antenna was disconnected and part of the wiring harness needs repair. Bringing vehicle in for further service. |
| 46000 mi US $135 |
Battery went bad and needed replacement. |
2016 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 2500 mi | Media hub in arm rest console didn't work from factory. Dealer found loose wiring. |
2016 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 2000 mi | Non-OEM driving lights inoperable. When installing them the dealer tech hadn't plugged them in soundly. Just plugged them in, better this time. |
2016 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 10000 mi | SD Card Reader Jammed |
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