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Ram 1500 Laramie 3.6L Gas V-6
Nicholas H, 03/28/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
46 of 47 people found this review helpful
Many reviews on this site for either the 5.7 V-8 or the 3.0L diesel. My truck has the 3.6L gas motor. While it is not a sports car I find the power to be good for daily driving and have no issues passing or merging into busy rush hour traffic. The V-6 is quiet and has a nice growl to it when the pedal is pressed to the floor. For the savings ($1200 less than the Hemi plus $1000 additional rebate) I am happy I went with the Pentastar. With the 3.55 rear end I can still tow 7000 pounds and I am getting 20-21 MPG in mostly highway driving. The RAM is the most comfortable full size pickup on the market in my opinion, although I am disappointed in the lack of some safety features like front crash mitigation and blind spot monitoring. The Unconnect system is hands down the best infotainment system on the market including luxury manufacturers.
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2016 Laramie quad cab 3.0 L Motori V6 diesel
Chris, 11/23/2015
updated 11/25/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Express HFE 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
149 of 156 people found this review helpful
On 9 September 2015 I ordered a 2016 DS1P41 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x2 140" WB, 6'4" box... 28H customer preferred package, a Laramie.. EXF 3.0L VM Motori V-6 diesel, DMD 3.55 Rear end, DSA Anti spin rear end, WFJ 17" wheels, AHC Trailer tow, XHC Trailer brake control, and a few other options... MSRP 46,860 / Invoice 42,670 / Net, Net, (less Holdback $1,370) $41,300... purchased for $41,900 less $2000 rebates, $39,900...( I personally feel the manufacturers have gone nuts on their pricing... their excuse is that they are competitive, bad argument on their part.) Ok, in my 63 years of life, about 20 of those years, I sold rolling stock to Federal, State, county, and municipal political entities and large and small commercial accounts. These vehicles included Chrysler, Ford, cars and trucks, and Sterling class 4 through 8 trucks... So as writer of this review, I am no nut case... I have driven them all... As for the dealer, they came in on the weak side... little or no product knowledge, customer satisfaction rating will get hit with an average rating, maybe... but, after saving a ton of money, I acquired my new ride on the 3rd of November 2015...had the dealer not had screwed up, I might have had the truck a week or two earlier... As of this writing Sunday 22 November 2015, the truck now has 1587 miles... My first 100 miles, at 65 mph, she clocked in at 33.1 MPG. way better than advertised... The following weekend of 6 Nov. 2015, I logged a good 580 miles at 80 mph, a lot of low rolling hills, some flat plains, good weather, a bit of wind, low humidity, normal temps, and she got a whopping 28.9 MPG... the majority of this ride consisted of more road miles with probably 50 miles of urban driving, this is way better than advertised... as for performance, if you lay that foot on the accelerator, you will be bounced into the back seat... for an itty bitty V-6, she's got some guts and power... As for the power source, the VM Motori diesel, she's not like any diesel that is out on the road... Most power sources that you find in domestically built trucks, ie, cummins, cat., detroit, powerstroke, and GM's Isuzu motor all have or have had an excessive valve knock... this was always standard issue with diesel motors... The Motori, it's so quiet, you can hear yourself think... this little power box is actually quieter than some gas engines... If you are into quiet engine operations, this is a good choice... In the cabin, you can actually hold a normal conversation with other occupants. Fuel expense, even though the price of diesel is a bit higher than gas, with this truck and power source you can expect at least a 30% improvement in miles per gallon compared to gas... My first 1500 miles, I have spent less money on diesel fuel than my old gas truck... substantially less... As for handling and ride, this truck is nothing compared to what Chrysler or Ford built back in the 80's or 90's... An option was available for an air ride suspension, I couldn't justify the added expense, or future maintenance costs 80,000 miles down the rode... but, she is smooth, little or no road noise, no road harmonics... Power steering, it's electric, no more steering juice to feed to it, no more steering gear leaks... and as for precise handling, it's up there... handles like some low profile road cars.. without the stiff rides... As high as the truck stands, you would think that in the curves the G forces would be against you, they are not... you would think that you might have some pitch and awe to contend with when attacking curves, she stays straight and goes where you point her... little or no over or under steer...as for wind noise, Nada... none... The Sterling Acttera, a class 6 truck had a 65 degree cut in her cornering, it could out corner any F-350 to 550 on the road... the Ram 1500, she's there, I do not need a football field to turn her around... but, historically, Dodge trucks were always known to out maneuver Chevy's or Fords... If you are still reading this review, and you're and ole guy like myself, something of note, the back up camera, make sure you get it... the Uconnect radio system has this huge interior screen, when you turn the knob selector to reverse, that camera lights up everything behind you... I ordered the front and rear sensors, it's well worth the expense... Parallel parking is a breeze, and backing up to a trailer, is so much easier now. I am not having to get in and out a half dozen times to see where the trailer tongue and hitch is... One other thing that you will need to get used to, transmission selector, it's a knob, electrically controlled, no more column shift. It seems and feels weird at first, but you'll get used to it...
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Much Better Truck than my Old Tradesman
Jeff Lawton, 12/14/2015
updated 06/21/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
30 of 31 people found this review helpful
Mostly my comparison is to the 2012 Trades I had before purchasing the Sport. I saw this blacked out optioned truck on the lot and fell in love with it. It looks great and I get lots of compliments! The bucket seats are far more comfortable than in the Tradesman. Acceleration off the line isn’t as good due to the higher gearing in this specific Sport. The new 8 speed tranny is so much better than the old 6 speed. Very smooth shifting, very little of it trying to find the right gear. The 6 speed in the Tradesman was always clunking around, always looking for the right gear to be in. I didn’t like the way it shifted from the beginning and did have to take it in at 65K to have transmission work on it. I was really nervous about the warranty running out and having to pay for a new tranny. But I got the lifetime power train warranty on the new truck which was the primary reason for going back to the Ram. Gas mileage has been in the 17-18 MPG range. Although I live in a hilly area I still can't imagine getting 21 MPG. The Uconnect system can be a little distracting. The high beams are awesome. The truck came with a big subwoofer that sits under the passenger side rear seat and takes up 2/3rds of the rear under seat storage. With 700 miles on it I am loving it! Update: I now have 10,500 miles on the truck and still like it although the tranny isn't as smooth as in the beginning. When coasting and getting back on the gas it has a little trouble finding the gear it wants to be in. I am missing the extra space I had in my old extended cab compared to this Quad cab. I still have not been able to get more than 19 mpg (only once) and generally still in the 17-18 range. The air conditioned seats are "ok". Not great. Not worth the extra money.
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Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Saved Me!
Christopher Faber, 03/31/2017
2016 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
41 of 43 people found this review helpful
I was involved in a accident in which a driver crossed into the south bound lanes, from the north bound lanes. The driver clipped the tail end of my Dodge Ram which sent me spinning splitting a telephone pole in half causing me to rollover 4 times. All air bags deployed and the bed of the truck, the wheels and various other parts of the truck were destroyed, but the cab stayed in tact allowing me to walk away from the accident with only neck strain from the seat belt. I believe the well built truck saved my life and will be replacing the totalled truck with another Dodge Ram. Great job Dodge on the engineering of this truck.
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Awesome Luxury Truck with Econo-Box Mileage
Rod Reichardt, 12/29/2015
2016 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
49 of 52 people found this review helpful
This review is for a 2016 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn 4 wheel drive crew cab with the 5'6" bed with the 3.6 liter turbo diesel motor. This is my 3rd Ram truck in the past 10 years and easily my favorite of the bunch. I live in Texas and I like driving a truck. In the past I have had difficulty justifying the purchase price and the poor fuel economy because I really don't NEED a truck that often. It is useful to have a truck sometime but I don't need one on a regular basis. I do occasionally pull a trailer that is around 5000lbs but I only use it 4-5 times a year. My 2013 Ram 1500 with a Hemi pulled the trailer easily but mileage took a nosedive into the single digits. With the Italian built 3.0 liter diesel my new Ram gets 17+ mpg doing the same job. Overall without the trailer I am getting 25-26 mpg in mixed driving. This is just amazing for a 6000 pound 4 wheel drive truck. It seems that with the EcoDiesel you can have your cake and eat it too. In my case that means I can use a big heavy truck as my daily driver and still get fuel economy that is solidly in the 20s. In highway driving it is possible to aver 30-31mpg as long as you stay below 70mph. You can probably tell that I am a fan of the V6 diesel option in the Ram. So what is the downside? Initial cost is one issue. The diesel is a premium over the gas V6 or even the Hemi V8. Maintenance cost is also higher. Oil changes happen at 8000 miles for the diesel versus 10,000 for the gas motors. If you want to DIY the oil changes you'll find that the filter runs about $50 and the sump holds 11.5 quarts of synthetic oil. You'll also need to replenish the 8 gallon DEF tank every 9-10,000 miles. The fuel filter also needs to be changed every 20,000 miles or so. So if you're considering the Ram EcoDiesel purely to save money then you might want to do the math first. It will take quite a few gallons of low sulphur diesel to offset the additional costs associated with the diesel. If you can make the equation work out in favor of the diesel I think you will enjoy the ride. The range is usually well over 500 miles from the 26 gallon tank. It's not as punchy off the line as the hemi (I haven't driven the gas V6) but doesn't feel slow either. There is some definite turbo induced lag from a dead stop but once underway there is no trace of lag and you feel like you're riding a wave of torque. In normal driving the truck feels plenty quick. In full throttle runs it runs out of breath sooner than the hemi. If you don't do a lot of full throttle sprints the diesel will feel as quick or quicker than the V8. Part of the credit for the seamless torque from the EcoDiesel goes to the 8 speed auto transmission. Shifts are smooth and quiet. I have yet to catch it hunting for the right gear. The rotary dash mounted shifter takes some getting used to. After 3 weeks and 1300 miles I don't notice it much anymore. Compared to my 2013 Ram this frees up a lot of space on the console. The Ram 1500 has coil springs at all 4 corners and the ride benefits from this. The truck handles well given it's size. I am amazed by how large half-ton trucks have gotten these days. I think the interior of this truck is something special. I looked far and wide to find a truck with the black/cattle tan interior. It has various wood trim panels that are actually made of real wood. I know that wood trim in a truck sounds silly but I think it looks great. My truck does have heated front and rear seats along with a heated steering wheel. I have really appreciated that the last few days with the temps near freezing here in Central Texas. The front seats are ventilated but I haven't really used those as I bought the truck in December. The crew cab has a really roomy back seat though my son has complained that the seat backs are too upright for him. The rear seat folds up and there are foldout panels underneath to give a flat load floor. There is some storage under the seats but on my truck much of that space is taken up by the subwoofer that comes with the Alpine sound system. Sound quality is better than the base system but seems a bit harsh to me. The UConnect system with 8.4 inch screen works great. I would love to see Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration but the Garmin based nav works well as does the bluetooth. It works nicely with my iPod touch and my son's iPhone. Messaging works well with my Galaxy Note 5. I love the Sirius TravelLink with weather (reports and radar) and traffic. Driving through Dallas the day after Christmas it warned me of tornadoes and at one point gave me a message that there was a tornado reported in my location. My son looked up and we were directly under a large funnel cloud. The ParkSense system and rear camera are a must IMO. You can probably tell that I love this truck. It was not cheap with an msrp of $56,184 and only time will tell how the EcoDiesel holds up. Go drive one and see for yourself.
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Bighorn to a Laramie
Doug, 08/26/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
I recently traded my 2013 Bighorn 4x4 crew cab for 2016 4x4 crew cab Laramie. The exterior of the trucks are quite similar, except for the OEM Flares standard on the Laramie, nice look. Going from the Bighorn to the Laramie is a step up in ride quality, reduced road and cabin noise. My wife commented on the smooth and quiet ride on a recent 4 hour trip. The 8 speed transmission is smooth and quiet, no jerking or lagging, it's always right there. There is also a noticeable difference in fuel effeciency, both trucks were v8's but going from a 6 speed transmission to an 8 speed is a huge improvement in fuel economy. The interior of the Laramie is impressive along with all the technological enhancements, this truck can respond to your every command and can keep you connected by hands free phone, text, navigation, music and on an on! I have been in 2016 Ford and 2016 Chevy and their ride and power don't compare, plus their technology leaves much to the imagination, small screen interface and complicated instrumentation!
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Ram knocked it out the park with the 2016 Big Horn
Jared Kreamer, 03/17/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
The 2016 Ram Big Horn Crew Cab 3.6L is by far the best bang for your buck! The V6 models are very impressive on both power and fuel economy. Having owned 3 Dodge trucks prior to this recent purchase I was doubtful that the V6 model would be anything close to the mega cab hemi it was replacing. I remained open minded while shopping for this truck and decided to test drive the V6 model. Boy am I glad I drove this thing! The 3.55 gears with the towing package really utilize the engine power and that wonderful 8 speed transmission is smooth as butter. Fuel mileage is above what the window sticker claimed in city and highway driving. All aspects of this truck have been outstanding. The 8 inch touchscreen controls is a must have as well. If your in the market for a new truck, do yourself a favor and test drive one of these....you and your wallet will be amazed!! I must admit, this truck makes me enjoy driving all over again!
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Great Little Big Truck
Bill, 09/06/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Express 2dr Regular Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
researched other trucks, Toyota, Ford, Chevy etc...........test drove a used 1500 ....liked it...so went to dodge dealer and purchased the 1500 tradesmen express....beautiful...quick....rides is very smooth and Bluetooth and stereo is fantastic...came with one year Sirius radio free! So far gas mileage has been good...came with the 6 cylinder engine....purchased for 27,000 total....very pleased thus far............
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Big Ole Big Horn part 2,3,4,5, & 6
Mike, 07/28/2016
updated 02/10/2025
2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
7 months in and still a happy camper, I installed a K&N intake and it did kick up the growl but minimal impact on mpg. I am getting about 16.5 in everyday driving but it is important to note I have the towing gears not the stock gears so that has a lot to do with it. If I had to do it all over again I would get the normal gears. It still will move if you press the gas and the intake growls that big truck will blast off and I really like the acceleration. The ride and amenities are great no issues. I would not hesitate to buy another Ram. One year of ownership and still going strong had two minor issues one was a check engine light that led to a fuel pressure sensor needed to be replaced. It did not have any impact on the way the truck drove just the annoying light on the dash so they fixed it and that was all covered under the warranty. The second issue I will have fixed when I take it in for service. One of the front parking sensors slid out of the bracket that holds it it. The bracket is broke so I have it taped in place it still works fine just need a new holder. No big deal to me. Otherwise still love my Ram I have towed my RV (7000 lb trailer) several times without issue. It is my everyday driver and it will really move when I need it to. Gas mileage is now hovering around 17.5 so maybe that sensor had something to do with it? The biggest thing that impacts the mileage is me, love the growl and when I put my foot in it gas mileage suffers but it will move and sounds great. Love my Ram no regrets. Now a year and a half later no new issues and gas mileage is about the same. I still love my Ram and by now have towed the rv to the foothills in Georgia without issue. This baby pulls like a mule no hesitation. I would gladly buy another one so it’s obvious I am a satisfied customer. Over two years now as a daily driver and still happy with my purchase no major issues would definitely buy another Ram. Gas mileage hanging around 17+ the biggest help is putting the average mpg indicator next to the speedometer that curbs my tendency to put my foot in it. 3 years of ownership and still as satisfied as ever no issues and the only real change is the mpg has increased to 19 mpg average and it has hit a one time high of 21.9. Love my bighorn and would buy again without hesitation. 3.5 years in and no issues, my Ram is old dependable. It is a daily driver and the gas mileage seems to have settled in around 18.5 mpg. Still would buy again no regrets. 4 years of ownership and still a happy camper. No issues and would definitely buy another Ram 1500. Nothing has changed as far as mpg and it is still my daily driver, it is a dependable workhorse. Love my Ram and still no regrets. 5 years of ownership and it keeps on chugging. I have about 60k miles on it and the only issue is an annoying ticking when I first start it up. My mechanic says it’s a lifter and said it will only get worse over time. It doesn’t effect performance but still annoying he said it will be about $1200 to fix and at some point the other side may develop the same issue. After I put it in gear it goes away so to me it’s a minor issue. Everything else works as advertised. Gas mileage fluxes a bit but no one buys a truck for mpg. This is my truck and I treat it like a truck, haul dirt, wood, and lately furniture (wife is addicted to estate sales). I believe all brands Chevy, Ford, Toyota, all have some nagging issues so mine is no biggie. I would buy another Ram without hesitation. 6 years of ownership and the ole Ram is ole reliable, it has never let me down. I keep the oil changed, I use synthetic and just put my 2nd set of tires on it (after the originals). It is my daily driver and like I said before it is my truck to haul or tow whatever. Last Spring we found a RV park that had a rental spot for a week at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains well I hooked up my 6 thousand pound travel trailer to the Ram and headed out. I looked at the route beforehand but didn’t do any research into it. That turned out to be a mistake because we got to a 7 mile stretch at the end that was straight up with a bunch of switchbacks. Honestly I wasn’t sure the Ram could do it but it pulled that trailer up that ridiculously steep climb without issue. Now I had to go slow and it was grunting but it made it. In hindsight that was stupid and I chose a better route going home but the point is the truck once again delivered. So I am pushing 80 thousand miles and the Ram is still an excellent truck. Yes I would buy another one without hesitation. 8 years and still going strong, no issues and the only repairs have been routine maintenance. It has 93k miles on it and I replaced the shocks recently but otherwise gas,oil, and tires that’s it. 9 years and 111k miles later my Ram is old dependable, my mechanic recommended I have the plugs changed and that brought back some pep but the Ram will move when you need it to. No mechanical issues and it has never left me stranded and it is still my daily driver. Every in the interior has held up perfectly and I have had many people comment that it still looks new and believe me I have traveled, hauled and driven all over the place with this truck. I keep it parked outside in the south so it gets baked every summer and it still shines up like new. I don’t baby it but I do take care of it. If I had to do it all over again I would buy the same truck without thinking twice.
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Ram Rebel cold weather window issue
krisnitori@earthlink.net, 01/05/2017
2016 Ram 1500 Rebel 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Purchased a new Ram rebel in Sept 2016. Everything was great up to the point when the weather started to get cold --live in OH. All four windows started to malfunction during the cold weather. The widows keep getting frozen and when you tried to roll them down -even after warming up the vehicle they would go down after pushing the button up and down. Finally the window did lower after pushing the button, but it just completely dropped straight down into the door frame. Took the vehicle to the dealer to fix the problem on all four windows. The dealer indicated that in cold weather the clips holding the window snap if there's to much resistance. So, I'm now on my third trip to the dealer to fix the windows every time the temperature gets below 32 F. Ram needs to figure out this problem; otherwise DO Not buy this vehicle if you live in cold weather.
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Unbelievable Diesel half ton
Reid V., 07/31/2016
updated 02/05/2019
2016 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
Initial review - I purchased a Laramie EcoDiesel crew cab 6'4" bed 2 weeks ago. It's the nicest riding vehicle I've ever been in. It soaks up the bumps and dirt roads with ease. The 3.0 diesel is amazing. The trip home from the dealership (155 miles, mostly HWY) I managed 27.4 mpg, over the EPA estimate. Part of this due to the fantastic 8 speed transmission. It's always in the right gear and never "hunts". Acceleration is OK, but I didn't buy a ~6k lb vehicle with a small diesel to drag race. I test drove a hemi and it was straight up fast, also unnecessary. The leather interior is awesome and the ventilated seats work very well. Rear storage is excellent and fold flat floors work well. I've only had 1 issue with the Uconnect system, but a reset fixed that. Pandora, Bluetooth streaming and USB "browsing" all work excellent. The Alpine sound system is good for me, I'm not a huge audiophile though. Stock tires are mediocre, but most vehicles have this issue so no negative marks. 15000 mile Review - Still loving the truck. Fuel mileage has dropped a bit with the colder weather and winter fuel. I've been getting 24-25mpg with routine driving but can push it closer to 26 mpg if I really try. I have been using the block heater and winter front cover too. The latter really helps the engine warm up at highway speeds when it's below 0 and windy. No reliability issues or CELs. 4wd and LSD has worked fine in the snow although, again, the tires are just mediocre. The heated seats take a bit longer than expected to get warm, not a huge deal. I did take a ~1000 mile trip to Maine and back right after my initial review. With 3 guys, a bed packed full of gear and a 20' aluminum boat (also with gear) we got 18mpg. A very hilly trip too and I was pulling 75mph a good portion of the way. 68000 mile review - The truck is still performing excellent. I've moved to running AT tires (Nokian Rotiiva AT) instead of the stock SRAs for the 3 warmer seasons and have lost 1-2 MPG depending on how I drive. I also downsized to 17" wheels with snow tires for the winter and have lost a little more most likely due to the cold weather. Currently averaging 23-24 with normal winter temps. When it gets below 0 or I'm speeding excessively / towing a small utility trailer that does drop a little. I do get oil undercoating every late fall / early winter and so far only a few small spots of surface rust on the frame, most likely high wear areas. CONS - @ 34k my SAT radio stopped working. The entire head unit was replaced under warranty. Right before this winter I noticed a little water had made it into the cab at the rear passenger corner. Turns out the 3rd brake light gasket isn't the best design and needs to be replaced. I'll get on that in the spring. All of the other issues were my own fault...
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Great value for a big sedan
D Lee, 09/22/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Seats more people than typical SUV. Four medium adults fit in crewcab bench with plenty of leg room. Great ride due to oil aprings on all four corners. Very responsive transmission and engine combination - 8 speed 5.7 Hemi. Great highway gas mileage.
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Eco Diesel is excellent. Quiet and smooth.
Frank D, 09/11/2016
updated 09/14/2020
2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn Fleet 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
We bought the 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab with the Eco Diesel ( I couldn't select the 3.0 diesel engine in the drop down menu). Got a good deal, a little over $10k off MSRP. Just took at 3500 mile drive and it was a pleasure. At 75 mph we were getting 26.5 mpg, so about a 700 mile range on a tank full. When we were doing 55 mph we were over 40 mpg. I figure I used about 2 gallons of DEF. The ride is so smooth and quiet. When I ride in my 2012 Subaru Outback It feels so clunky compared to the Ram. This is the most expensive vehicle I have ever bought, but I am enjoying it. We added nerf bars, spray in bed liner and trifecta cover. After having it a month we are over 4500 miles and no big issues. We have the towing package so the side mirrors are huge. We did take a hit from someone in a parking lot, but it folded in, so only a small scuff mark. In parking lots we now fold in the mirrors, manually, the Laramie has power mirrors. Our only complaint is wind noise. We think it is coming from the mirrors. Above 50 mph it is noticeable and a little of a distraction. I may take it into the dealer to get it documented. Overall, highly recommended. UPDATE 3/12/18 The wind noise still is a little bothersome, but not terrible. It may be coming from the windows, but it is hard to identify. Curious what will be going on with the "Diesel-Gate" Chrysler finds itself in. Seems like the same thing that VW was caught doing. I am sure there is a settlement of some sort coming to EcoDiesel owners. I have received nothing from Chrysler, which is disappointing. My Winter mileage has dropped down to about 24 mpg on the highway. I am sure this is due to a combination of the cold and the fuel cut with kerosene. Overall I still very much like the vehicle.
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Virginia Beach Pentastar Laramie
Brent, 04/02/2016
updated 04/21/2022
2016 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
6 years and 100,000+ miles - I do all routine maintenance as well as some preventative maintenance for longevity - and the truck still looks very new inside and out. A couple of negatives have occurred. I had to do an expensive ($3800) rocker, lifter, camm replacement project at 106,000 miles. Also, in the last couple of years, the transmission has at times been reluctant to downshift, which results in a little lugging in some situations. Overall, I am still very happy with it. I still love driving it, and am hoping to get up to 200,000 miles and beyond.
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great truck
ted, 03/09/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
21 of 24 people found this review helpful
if you are looking for more bang for the buck, then you really dont have to look any further than the ram 1500. ive done my research and shopping and you by far get more with the 2016 ram 1500. ford wont even try and match it. (and they are looking to get rid of the v8 engine by the way). although chevy will try and match the pricing (did my research with that too), they still dont give you the dual exhaust. i test drove the ford f150 and the chevy silverado and the ram 1500 beats them both. fords interior is nice. chevys interior is nice. but again, the ram 1500 interior is more luxurious. besides the fact that you also get a free 1 year subscription with sirius satellite radio with dodge. chevy and ford were only 6 months. and about that horsepower.......395 hp with the ram. chevy and ford dont give you that much. the passenger seating in the back is also very comfortable with the ram, and more comfortable than the chevy. you get alot more for your money with the ram 1500. this is my second ram 1500 lease and i am very satisfied with this truck. so satisfied that i just might be it outright at the end of the lease. for the life of me, i really dont know why anyone would want any other truck.
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2017 Bighorn V8 4X4
BMD, 09/10/2017
updated 09/21/2018
2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn Fleet 4dr Crew Cab 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
We traded for a slightly used 2017 Bighorn 4X4 Crew Cab with the 5'7" box. Original sticker price was 48,475 and we ended up getting it as a Chrysler Certified vehicle for 33,000 because it was traded in for a Jeep Wrangler by the original buyer. The original buyer felt it was too big for what he wanted after driving it for a few months. This truck has the Bighorn Package with the safety tech and 20" wheels, heated seats/steering wheel option and cold weather package. It also has trailer towing and a dealer installed tonneau cover and heavy duty Westin running boards. We looked at Ford, Toyota and Chevrolet/GMC along with Ram during the winter, but were either underwhelmed, or price shocked by all of them. During comparisons, it was obvious the Ram was superior to all the others in perceived build quality, and interior refinement for similarly equipped vehicles. The seating comfort was noticeably better in the Ram, as was the ride, handling and quietness. You can travel on uneven roads at highway speeds yet carry on a normal conversation with people in the back seat, or hear the radio without repeating yourself, or turning up the volume to get over the road or wind noise. In fact, the truck rivals some luxury cars in quietness. The 5.7 engine also seems to pull better and feels stronger than the others. The 8 speed transmission is silky smooth and shifts seamlessly, at times you can't even tell it is doing so. The hemi engine is smooth and quiet, but has a noticeable "Growl" when you step on it. The Ram has them all beat hands down. I am not going to say the Ford, GM, Toyota are not good trucks, because they are. I'm saying that of all the good trucks out there, the Ram struck me as the hands down better vehicle and at a much better price. UPDATE: Sept 18- After owning the truck for a year my opinion hasn't changed much. The truck now has 31000 miles and hasn't had a single problem, which should be expected nowadays. There have been three recalls for minor issues. Though recalls are a bit annoying, its nice to see swift action when possible issues arise as opposed to corporate ignoring or refusing to acknowledge problems. One recall was for the electronic shifter, second was for the cruise control and third for the tailgate latch. The first two only required simple computer reprogramming, and are complete. The third one involves the tailgate latch and is awaiting parts availability. My truck didn't display any of the alleged problems that generated the recalls, but was updated anyway. There have supposedly been some incidents of tailgates coming open by themselves, so RAM is putting a latch block on the trucks to prevent it. Again, my truck hasn't had the problem. This truck has performed pretty much flawlessly to this point and I plan to keep it for some time. The only thing I would trade it for is another RAM truck.
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2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn Hemi
David, 09/28/2016
updated 03/30/2020
2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought 30 days ago and has 1980 miles on it. Vehicle went to the shop 2 weeks after it was bought for a defective HVAC Vent actuator. Air would only blow on your feet regardless what you selected. About 1 week later same issue occurred and a HVAC Control Module was replaced but the dealer reports that the issues still persists and they do not know what could be the issue. Waiting on Ram technical support to help out, rental was provided until fixed. First Dodge Ram and not really to impressed at this point. Update: 34k on vehicle and since the above issue has been fixed nothing else has gone wrong with the vehicle. Interior is still holding up along with paint and no rust spots at this point. Overall still happy with my purchase but still weary of the transmission and rear end in the long run. (Two major dodge issues) 62k on the truck and no issues to report. Still no rust and transmission and engine are running great.
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Grimmlin in my Truck
Don C., 06/11/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
My last truck was 2009 Ram 1500 5.7, I loved the truck and had just a few problems in 100K miles. My new 2016 Ram 1500 Larmie 4X4 is not the same experience. At 1400 miles the engine light came on the dealer replaced the O2 sensors. 120 miles later the engine light came back on and they ordered a new computer and replaced it. Still did not fix the problem now they are replacing the engine wiring harness. I only hope this fixes the problem so I can get back into my new truck.
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Can't Change my mind
Mike B, 12/05/2016
updated 06/12/2017
2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Big horn ecodiesel 4x4 crew cab is the way to go. Just took it on a 2200 mile drive through mountains, snow, rain, wind storms, and thanksgiving traffic coming back from our round trip from Orange County to Vail Colorado and back through Vegas. Had 6 hours of bumper to bumper traffic from vegas home but still pulled off a 27mpg adverage in a 4x4 crew with 4 people a cab high shell and 5-600 lbs of gear. Elevations over 8000 ft and 11-15 deg nights Didn't slow us down. I was concerned with the Uria tank/ lines freezing, but got lucky, and didn't have thaw it out with the Colman stove... lol. Also purchased this truck for under 36k. It pays to look online for 30+ days on autotrader New/ lowest price/ any distance. Shipping was 1200, but hey I saved over 15k. Only issue with the accessories was the cruse control. As most have found out the on/ off Cruse button works randomly. Spank the back of the steering wheel and it will eventually come back. Love this truck ran it at speed limit + 4mph most all the trip w/ 18 starts and stops and 4 small side trips in Vail. Only needed the 4x4 once and most of the time ran in the light snow in 4x2 as the leader in our convoy. This truck is very stable and rides like on a cloud. Ford is rough, loud and can't compete on mileage. Chevy doesn't do it for me. Still has the same issues that they haven't resolved for nearly 20 years. I.E. Burt out running lights, tailgate latch. This is cosmetic, but really solve your build quality issues. At 3000 miles, I did a minor upgrade to the truck. Trimmed a little fat off of the burn cycle and am now getting 30+ MPG AND RUNNING CLEANER. drove from the center of orange county to Mesa AZ. Side trip and back and averaged 30.8 for the tank after running around at home for 2 more days. The fuel computer still reads accurate and truck seems to have slightly more power and torque. I know now how to get max mileage. I can get 33-35 highway at 62mph. The best mileage is after 15 miles of driving when the Trans and engine are at operating temp. Rock on Ram Trucks!
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Poor Quality
matz, 11/22/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Purchased new 2016 Ram Laramie in April. It has been in the shop for about 6 weeks total since purchased. The dealership has replaced 3 cylinder heads due to faulty parts used in manufacturing. Fiat Chrysler basically said that this is my fault because I must be towing above the towing capacity of the truck. The truck has only towed 3 or 4 times and the most it towed was about about 2,000 pounds. The truck towing capacity is 9,200, so definitely not from towing, just poor quality.
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Love our new Truck!
Dan B, 10/01/2016
updated 04/10/2020
2016 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
I had to shop around , found a dealer in Ohio taking 26% off the sticker, We wanted A heated Wheel and Seats , with a Hemi , And Leather seats , The Sport Package had all we needed and then some ! We have 20,000 miles now and a few years under are belt with this truck , we still love it , it is a great truck !
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Absolutely Love It!
Michael P, 12/21/2017
2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I leased a Big Horn Crew Cab with the standard bed and the 5.7L HEMI about a year ago now. I was comparing similar trucks (4dr crew, standard bed, big engine) with the features I wanted (big touch screen, remote start, cold weather package with heated seats and wheel). I drove a Silverado (worst one by far, terrible ride quality and cheap interior), a Tundra (nice but a terrible lease program) and an F150 (same as the Tundra; loved it, but when we got to numbers, it would've made more sense to purchase the vehicle because it was $200 cheaper per month!). I'd heard mixed things about Rams, simply because Chryslers don't have the greatest rep. Well, I think the Big Horn alone could change one's mind. It's the absolute best bang for your buck. Plenty of great features (a nice big screen, remote start, parking sensors, huge backup camera) for easily the best lease I have ever seen. I'm paying barely $400 with nothing down except my trade. For what this truck has and what it can do, that's astounding. I'm doing a 3 year lease, and I will without a doubt be returning to Ram for another one when this lease ends! The only thing that is questionable is the 8 speed transmission. The transmission itself is flawless, extremely smooth shifts and I think it helps with the ride quality. But the rotary dial throws me off a bit. Luckily, it was easy to get used to after a few months. Don't let something tiny like that get in the way of an amazing truck for the BEST price (yes, the BEST) on the market. Ram has earned the business of me and my friends for years. Amazing quality! Ram hit it out of the park!
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Fit and finish doesn't live up to the price tag
Tom, 10/24/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Limited 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought a new 2016 RAM 1500 Limited on September 30 to replace my 2012 Dodge RAM 1500 Big Horn. While there is plenty to compliment about my truck with respect to ride quality and power , it is extremely disappointing as I have discovered poor finish in terms of exterior paint (numerous fish eyes), minor visual damage to interior trim, and poorly/losely fitted exhaust components. I just completed my official RAM buyer customer satisfaction survey noting these concerns. A week has passed and no response from RAM. It's clear that spending $58,000 dollars for a luxury truck doesn't matter. All of this said about my new 2016 RAM, none of it was a great surprise as my 2012 had some serious fit and finish issues that I had to have corrected with my dealer. My RAM is nice and I stuck with RAM this time around as my truck was assembled in Michigan (engine built in Mexico), unlike the GM full size trucks now built in Mexico and Ford I didn't consider at all (just not a fan of the Ford product). But again, I wish RAM would listen to its buyers on these concerns. I spent serious money on this product and it should be delivered in a fully quality inspected state. Based on my experience having bought two RAMs, quality assurance with respect to fit and finish is not part of the manufacturing process. Another aspect of my new truck I find highly frustrating is with the UConnect and Pandora. One reason I traded and seriously upgraded my truck is to have a vehicle with Pandora navigation controls on the dash. I have invested time in going through the proper steps to setup the UConnect in the truck and on my iPhone only to informed through a call to UConnect Assist that there are unresolved issues with the UConnect system and Pandora. As such, the Pandora app will not load on my UConnect system and to listen to Pandora I basically have to do it the old school way through my phone controls -- a dangerous disappointment! Again RAM, I spent a serious amount of money on this product only to be disappointed. Do something about this or refund me the cost of this useless system in my truck! (Update as of 10/27/16 -- Since my initial submission of this review I have learned that the Pandora app will not work on the UConnect system as a technology company that supports the relationship between UConnect and Pandora backed out of their contract. FCA dealers were made aware of this in May 2016, however I was not informed as a consumer eagerly looking forward to having this feature. This is unfair and deceptive and I should have been informed of this prior to my agreement to purchase my truck! In all likelihood it would have stopped the deal. Shame on you RAM!) Other issues: 1) I join with other reviewers that have complained about the knob shifter -- I hate it! However, it seems with electronic shifting most automakers are moving to knobs and push buttons. I really miss my console shifter on my 2012 truck; and 2) RAM should also have an easy down tailgate and crash avoidance systems to put the Limited on par with the competition. I hope I come to terms with these issues and disappointments in light of the price tag - or I face some serious buyer's remorse. Only time will tell how well I really like this truck overall.
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Made Big Mistake getting this P.O.S.
Ronnie, 12/15/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Express 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
25 of 33 people found this review helpful
Got my truck July 18, 2016, everything was great, love the ride of this truck. Fast forward to December, transmission begins to shift funny from 1st to 2nd gear. Took it into my dealer, they said was more than likely a software glitch, and flashing it would fix problem, called next day was told it didnt work and they were going to try to relearn it (whatever that means) Next day was told that didnt fix it either, and it needed a new transmission ( 3412 miles ) Asked for rental for second time was told to contact customer care, was told they don't provide rentals for warranty repair, back to dealer next day, after a nice argument with service dept I was again denied a rental, so took my complaint to showroom floor, and was finally put in a rental car. Now after having my truck for nearly 2 weeks, no work has even begun on my truck. Beyond irritated, Chrysler apparently could care less about customers, cant wait to get it back so I can begin looking to trade it in........ Lesson learned, LAST CHRYSLER PRODUCT I WILL EVER PURCHASE.....
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Ram Tough
TC, 09/16/2016
2016 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Owned a 2005 1500, liked so much bought a 2010. Why not buy a 2016 SLT quad 1500. Great truck. Drives like a car. Love it. Will but another in a few years. Have owned Ford and Chevy. No comparison. Ram tough.
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First new truck
Warren, 03/21/2016
updated 03/21/2018
2016 Ram 1500 Express 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I was upside down on my trade in. I was told , I need to buy new and no regrets. Truck looks good and rides good. I am very happy with my truck. This truck is 5.7 V8 express quad cab. I could not find the box to check it. If it looks great and give an excellent ride? It is grea truck! I test drove an F150 and was no impressed. Ram was much better.
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LOVE MY TRUCK
Jose Cantu, 10/28/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Tradesman 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Got this three months ago and already have 6,000 miles. The shift does suck, I think a knob is no fit for a truck and Dodge needs to bring back the Colum shifter. I work for Toyota building the Tundra's and Tocoma's and this is the truck I would rather drive. For the price, I could but two Ram 1500's for the price of 1 Tundra. My truck has the V6 but the pickup power is unbelievable. Drives smooth and has lots of power. After the first month my mother went and got one for her self. We are a Dodge family!
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First truck owned, very happy with the change
Mike C., 05/09/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Lone Star Fleet 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've always been a car guy but I live in a huge city with crappy roads and even worse drivers and a mediocre public transit system. Sitting up high with a suspension that can handle mute the cracks and bumps is really nice. I like sitting up high and i'm impressed by the outward visibility in my truck even versus my '08 Altima (which also was very good). The fuel economy is less than advertised but still ok for a full-sized truck. I will probably upgrade the intake and exhaust system after a year or so, just to see what difference it makes. The interior is impressive and the infotainment system (UConnect) is really cool, very intuitive to use. The only things I didn't get that I wanted were keyless ignition (I had that on my 8-yr old Altima) and blind spot monitors. Other than that I'm really happy with my purchase and got a great deal on the Lone Star package (almost $10k under MSRP).
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2016 Ram Rebel 5.7L Hemi 4WD
Allen, 05/31/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Rebel 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
The MPG on the Rebel is quite low. Only problem I can find with this truck. I'm averaging 14.5 combined right now. Everything else about the truck is fantastic. It is the best ruck I ever owned. I love the interior quality and the ride comfort the most! Oh and the Alpine sound system upgrade is totally worth the extra $300. It a must have if you listen to music in the car.
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Poor engineering
MOAMark, 12/01/2016
updated 06/07/2017
2016 Ram 1500 Tradesman 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I can't believe Ram engineers haven't fixed the rear brake line clearance problem. S class chains are recommended for the rear but even S class cables came down within 1/4 inch of the brake line when I tried a set of Z cables. Wake up Ram. I did get standard chains in a narrower width that don't wrap so far down the sidewalls but a simple change of the angle the brake lines leave the rear calipers would seem to solve the problem. Did the bailout put government engineers in charge at Ram. I just can't understand why real truck engineers would not design a truck to take standard style chains. Update; I still think the chain clearance issue is ridiculous. I am happy with the ride and comfort. 4WD and the anti spin diff seem to work fine. Plowed through about 18 inches of snow in the Yosemite campground not thinking about the front air dam but it survived just fine (snow was soft). Best MPG so far 21.6 by dividing gallons into miles. The computer shows about 2 mpg better than what I actually get. Most highway trips with mixed terrain I'm getting right at 20 MPG, mixed highway city gives about 17 MPG. I think on a maxi mileage test, flat road 55-60 mph it might go 23-24 mpg. The 21.6 mpg tank full was running 65-70 on hwy 395 from Death Valley (-200 feet) to Gardnerville ( 4000 ft) with Nevada gas, not the excuse for fuel we get in California.
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Love my Rebel
Michael Griswold, 05/19/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Rebel 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Too early to comment on reliability but after a month there are no issues. Buying experience was fairly pleasant thanks to the Edmunds price quotes; I'd never walk into a dealer again with out them. The Rebel took a bit to get used to driving as I went from an Acura RL but now I enjoy the ride.
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Life is good with a Hemi
Marci, 12/10/2017
2016 Ram 1500 Express 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Well It was time for another new truck and test drove the ram 1500 with the diesel and the 5.7 Hemi I really wanted the diesel as it had great low end torque but as soon as I got up in the rpm the power would taper off . The 5.7 Hemi just pulled like a beast all the way to redline and it was less money so I got the V8 and am so glad I did as this 5.7 is just a great engine I just hit 40k and ii has only been to the dealer on the day I purchased it as I do all my own oil changes it only takes 15 min why would anyone drive over to them and wait at least 30 min. I get 23mpg on the highway and it tows like a beast. Only complaint is wiper blades stink get a good set of Bosch and call it a day
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4th Dodge truck - Still like them
stickfigure, 04/30/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4dr Crew Cab 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I am on my 4th Dodge Ram and they just keep getting better. The outside appearance has not changed much from my 2010 model, but the inside instrumentation is quite different and improved. The 5.7L V8 is significantly more powerful, but mileage appears to be slightly better than what I got in the smaller 4.7L V8 on my 2010.
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Diesel is a piece of crap
Beth, 11/27/2018
2016 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Well, just bought a used diesel 42,000 miles. The EGR is some engineer's idea of tree hugging mechanics which malfunctions on EVERY truck eventually. So, DON'T think you are going to be lucky! You won't! And, the dealer will absolutely dodge the issue and lie to you until your warranty is exhausted. Sickening!
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2016 dodge diesel -- great truck for the buck - up
william newcome, 09/13/2016
updated 09/14/2020
2016 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
check out the options -- 2 different transmission, 3 different gear ratios, etc drove it down to florida from lansing Michigan. great ride wasn't tired, or stiff from sitting so long. several times I logged 34 MPG on the highway. now I have 9200 miles on truck owned it since august 2016 -- getting 26 mpg around town and over 30 on highway. its still a great ride. hauled several john deere tractors to bama and a Kubota. amazing you don't even know your towing - plenty of power.
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Awesome truck!!
Jonathan!, 10/24/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Longhorn 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
It is an awesome truck, Very tough and reliable. Luxury and comfort is a plus. I traded in my 2016 tacoma because it lacked refinement in every single aspect. I'm very glad I bought this truck even though its got over a thousand miles I have really enjoyed my purchased.
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Good Points & Bad Points!
Steve, 08/25/2016
updated 03/01/2021
2016 Ram 1500 Rebel 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
CONS: 2016 Ram. $50,000. Headlights are so dim they are dangerous. Had to add after-market driving lights= $500.. Terrible wind noise at freeway speeds. Very annoying! Voice txt option never works! Gas mileage is terrible...16.2 on freeway and overall is 13.5. PROS: Never had to take back for recall or repair!! Lots of power. Good handling. This truck is a Rebel so its its rather stiff ride but, I drove a Limited model and it rode great!! Will look at other than REBEL model next time. Traded it on a GMC Denali
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Check engine light not fixed
Mark, 03/07/2016
updated 09/20/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
10 of 16 people found this review helpful
Dealer and fca couldn't find the problem with check engine light, just guessing on changing parts, they had the truck for 4.5 months, finally got them to buy it back, had a very hard time with them for 9 months 100's of papers and a thousand of phn calls. Never dodge again even if they gave me the best dodge for free I'll not take it. Bad vehicles in anyway u look at. Don't recommend. ..end
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Jersey Truck Girl likes the Ram Limited
NJTruckGirl, 08/08/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Limited 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
Just got the Ram Longhorn Limited v8 Hemi with air suspension and all the bells and whistles. I'm a female owner who enjoys driving pick-ups and large SUVs, and looking really cool in them! So I decided to buy this truck, because I got a good deal on it. The rebates/incentives were great and the dealership wanted to move these trucks off their lot. So, instead of buying another SUV or truck, I decided I'll go with the Ram Limited.<br><u>What I love:</u> It has way more features than I could afford in any other comparable vehicle at that price point. It is luxurious inside. I love the technology -- front and back sensors, back up camera, air suspension, navigation, the touch screen system that controls everything is pretty much the best I have ever used. I also love the rotary shifter, power adjustable pedals, heated and cooled seats, push-button start. The detailing, stitching etc inside is simply awesome. The ride is relatively smooth and it handles awful potholed roads quite well.<br><u>What's missing:</u> Daytime running lights! Why can't they put in some cool-looking LED DRLs on a $57,390 MSRP vehicle? Also, missing is a front camera, capless fuel door, xenon headlights, and a soft opening/closing power tailgate that a woman can easily use. It does need more sound insulation, because the wind noise does get into the cabin. The fit and finish needs to be improved, especially with rubber seals and other exterior trim. The truck is a gas guzzler, that's no surprise, but they need to do what Ford did and go aluminium.
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Brakes
Kevin, 07/06/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
10 of 17 people found this review helpful
Hope you like replacing brakes every 17,000 miles!! I never had an issue with my Chevy but this thing sucks! Oh and ram and your dealer will tell you to pound sand they won't do anything but charge you full rate.
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Johnny Cash black on black 4WD Sport
Johnny Cash, 05/18/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Sport 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had the truck for a month or so & love it -- great power and acceleration, good fuel economy, plus a comfortable ride -- all at a good price. I added a spray in bed liner, a tonneau roll cover, fender flares, and custom fit floor mats, all from third party vendors. I also had the oem electric trailer brake installed by the dealer, but haven't towed anything yet. The only critical feedback I have is relatively minor -- the AC required work prior to accepting the truck; a couple scratches on the passenger side door also had to be repaired. These items could suggest that the dealer needs to step up their pre sale inspection process. The shift knob on the dash gives more space on the counsel which is great. However, I find the steering wheel upshift/downshift shift control cumbersome. For example, to down shift you push a button on the front of the steering wheel -- given the other steering wheel controls I find myself hunting for that button. (Other vehicles put the steering wheel shift controller behind the wheel as paddles which I find much more intuitive.) I want to install a grill guard / winch system but the Sport model bumper interferes with the after market grill guards I've been looking at. So if that's important to you, consider getting one of the other trim lines that has tow hooks on it. Overall, I'm very pleased and would buy the truck again.
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One heck of a truck!!!!
Big Dave, 12/24/2019
2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn Fleet 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a newer truck I think I drove everything known to man except the ram. I’m that guy that always says Chrysler’s are junk. A dealer said to me “do me a favor and take this truck for a ride” which was a 2018 ram big horn. I was extremely impressed with the truck which every other make I wasn’t. So once I left there I wanted to see what people said about the ram. I really couldn’t find anything bad. The truck I drove I would’ve bought but it had a bunch of hail damage. I found a 2016 bighorn with the 5.7 hemi. I absolutely love this truck and I plan on having this truck for a long time. I’ve had it now for about 2 months and I seem to love it more everyday. Talk about power this thing moves. I bought a tractor and pulled it home. I have a 20ft dovetail trailer and the tractor is way too heavy for it. That truck pulled it home like it wasn’t even there. I’m extremely impressed with this thing. One day I will write another review when I hit 250k right now it’s close to 60k
This truck tows like a mule, rides like a Cadillac
Brian H., 03/21/2018
2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We leased the 5.7 liter Ram Big Horn Crew for 24 months and 30k miles. I tow a 6,000 lb. Travel Trailer with this truck (the reason we leased it). The lease expires next week and I am leasing another one. This truck is a comfortable, civilized, dependable mule. We live in Northern Michigan where we typically get 120 inches of snow. The 4x4 Auto setting is wonderful. Towing at 65 mph, I typically get 10 mpg, about normal for a rig this size. The difference is in towing through mountains. With the standard 3.21 axle ratio, I have no problem maintaining speed. We read so much about Toyota and Nissan trucks. This Ram has been rock solid dependable, comfortable and capable.
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cash for clunker?
Richard Dunkel, 05/09/2016
updated 11/15/2019
2016 Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
14 of 25 people found this review helpful
the resale value PLUMMETS dealers wanting over $13000 to trade after only 33000 miles. be prepared to take a beating when its trade time. also the knob shifter really stupid design, located next of fan control. its a dumb idea to begin with. have bought dodge brand for over 14 years (new every 2 years with miles left on warranty) now the mileage is OK but don't buy if you are looking at any resale value, it just isn't there. also the seat material is very thin and wears through quickly, Im retired so it doesn't get hard use!! my advice is buy from a competitor, they will hold their value! also you will get a tailgate that is half plastic !! really?? it gets hard and-cracks resulting in parts missing. OH and I mention the rust factor?
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Love it
Greg, 11/16/2017
2016 Ram 1500 Rebel 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Very nice Truck with the luxuries of a fine car.
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Excellent and affordable all purpose truck
Tod Zaret, 02/09/2017
updated 08/21/2023
2016 Ram 1500 Tradesman 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
After owning a 2009, 2011, 2012 2013 and a 2015 Ram I bought the new 2016 Ram regular cab with Tradesman trim. Regular cabs are not common in my area and I had to look about 60 miles North to find this truck which was equipped just the way I wanted with Chrome bumpers, spray in bedliner, backup camera, and the 5.0 radio upgrade. All this for under 25k. This truck in Granite metallic has the 6cyl engine which provides a lot of power but has a HWY mileage rating at 25mpg. I am keeping this one folks its a great buy and the ride is much better than the 2015 Ford F150 XLT I sold which paid for my brand new Ram. Very quiet cabin with muscular looks on the outside. If you can get a better deal than this go for it. As of 8/2018 I have had no issues with the truck however there is an outstanding recall . My local dealer will be fixing this issue within 2 weeks. *** UPDATE*** Thanks to a chip shortage and the 2016 RAM holding its value, I was able to sell the 2016 RAM for 500 dollars more than I paid for it in 2016!! I took the proceeds and bought a shiny new 2021 Ram Tradesman quad cab with the SXT package for a great price. Still couldn't be more pleased. 2022 update: Ive installed LED Lights in the headlight assemblies, a pair of nerf bars, inside LED lighting and a tailgate dampener and bull ring hold downs
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Holding my breath on diesel emissions scandal
James Brown, 10/13/2017
2016 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Edmunds review template did not give me the option of indicating my 2016 Ram 1500 4x4 crew cab Laramie has the 3.0 liter EcoDiesel. I am very concerned that like Volkswagen, the Fiat-Chrysler engineers may have installed cheat devises or software settings that illegally inflate the performance specs of my truck. The outcome of the EPA/CARB investigation is not known at the time of this writing. If through some miracle the truck is able to get a pass on this and keep the current performance, I will remain a very happy owner. This truck is great in most every way. I pull three different trailers regularly: My 25' travel trailer, a 2 ton hydraulic dump trailer, and a furniture moving trailer. The 6 cylinder diesel gets the job done with ease and the 8 speed tranny works flawlessly. We just returned from a 3000 mile traveling camping trip pulling our 6000 pound travel trailer and averaged 16 mpg (calculated by doing the math at the pump, not by reading the electronic dash display). My wife and I have done two long-distance trips of over 400 miles each way NOT towing and the average was 28 mpg. Two irksome flaws: 1) Shame on Fiat-Chrysler for going cheap by placing the electronic down/up shift buttons on the right spoke of the steering wheel. Fingertip paddles on the back of the wheel would be so much better, especially when downshifting going down grades while towing. 2) Why are advanced safety features such as blind spot monitoring, automatic braking and lane departure monitoring not available (they are not available on any trim level at any price!)?? When a person decides to spend nearly $60,000 on a high trim level truck, such features should be available.
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New Truck!
Rob H, 01/08/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Just purchased this truck recently. So far, it's awesome!
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Radio Navigation system very vulnerable to theft
Leedro54@gmail.com, 04/17/2017
2016 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Love the truck... but huge down side is the radio/navigation system is a target for vandals. It takes them about 3 min to steal them. They break out the rear side windows, because it will not set the alarm off. Then they jump in and pry the system out, damaging the dash. The heated seats and the heat and AC system will not work with out the radio either. Happened to me twice. Other than that great truck. Ram needs to do something!
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Drove a lot of Trucks before buying this one
Eric Wallis, 01/26/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Limited 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Far and away the best interior and loaded with features. I feel like I am driving a BMW but its a truck!
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