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Possible Causes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 RAM Pickup and 2012 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Possible Causes 
FAULTY AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM
OUTDATED ECM/PCM CALIBRATION
POOR FUEL QUALITY/CONTAMINATION
AIR FILTER RESTRICTION
LEAK IN THE INTAKE AIR SYSTEM
EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKS/RESTRICTIONS
FAULTY FUEL INJECTOR
FUEL SYSTEM ISSUES