2016 Ram 1500 Fuel System Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are fuel system problems on the 2016 Ram 1500?
281 owners have reported fuel system problems on the 2016 Ram 1500, 18% of all complaints for this year and the 3rd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 45,000–106,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.
281 complaints 18% of all 2016 complaints 66,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (133 of 281). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Fuel System complaints by the year the problem happened.
Fuel System complaints by 1500 year
Related recalls
Fuel pump
Can stall0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation. Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge.
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Other 2016 Ram 1500 problems
Common questions
What are common 2016 Ram 1500 fuel system problems?
Complaints most often name the fuel pump, fuel filter and hoses, lines / piping, and fittings.
At what mileage do 2016 Ram 1500 fuel system problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 45,000–106,000 miles. The middle value is about 66,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2016 Ram 1500 fuel system problems?
Yes: 22V406000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which 1500 year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2016 1500, with 281 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.