Used 2016 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Consumer Reviews
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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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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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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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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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