The service and repair manual for the 2016 Ram 1500 — 3.6L V6 and 5.7L V8 and 3.0L V6 engines, 35 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ram published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.6L V6 — 220 cu in, DOHC 5.7L V8 — OHV 3.0L V6 — 182 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Rebel Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · HFE Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · Limited Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Laramie Limited Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Tradesman Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Lone Star Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door +29 |
| Federal record | 12 recalls · 2,030 complaints · 272 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 1500 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 888
- General Information 1,550
- Accessories & Equipment 8,944
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 804
- Body & Frame 2,753
- Maintenance 53
- Brakes 1,606
- Restraints 2,447
- Drivelines & Axles 197
- Steering 461
- Electrical 2,882
- Suspension 823
- Engine Mechanical 1,270
- Transmission 1,667
- Engine Performance 5,250
- Front 185
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 1500
- Structure — body › tailgate · 18V486000If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — exhaust system › emission control › gas recircul · 19V757000Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
- Power Train — driveline › differential unit · 17V198000A broken or locked up differential may result in a loss of motive power and possibly a loss of vehic.
- Steering — electric power assist system · 16V167000If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required,.
- Tires — temporary/emergency spare tire · 15V663000Without a heat shield, heat from the exhaust system may damage the spare tire. when used, the damag.
- Power Train — axle assembly › axle shaft · 16V301000A fractured halfshaft may damage underbody components and create road debris, increasing the risk of.
- Equipment · 16E041000If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate.
- Power Train — axle assembly › axle shaft · 15V661000If the rear axle shaft was not properly heated treated, it may fracture and a wheel separation could.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine › diesel · 20V475000An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Air Bags — side/window › curtain › inflator · 21V632000A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in th.
- Fuel System, Diesel — delivery › fuel pump · 22V406000Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — tailgate › latch · 19V347000If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a.
Owners have filed 2,030 complaints and Ram has issued 272 technical service bulletins for the 2016 1500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 1500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 1500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 3.6L V6 and 5.7L V8 and 3.0L V6 across the Rebel Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, HFE Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Limited Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Limited Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Tradesman Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Lone Star Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Express Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, HFE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Outdoorsman Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SXT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Lone Star Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Lone Star Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Big Horn Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, ST Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Tradesman Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, ST Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, SXT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Laramie Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Outdoorsman Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Big Horn Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Sport Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Tradesman Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Express Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SXT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Special Service Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Sport Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Big Horn Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Express Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, SLT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, ST Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ram published for this year.
What 2016 1500 problems does it help with?
12 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 1500, covering structure, engine and engine cooling, power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ram dealers.
Does it include 2016 1500 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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