2016 Model Year

Ram 1500

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
1,446
Recalls
6
Crashes
87
Severe
176

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

17V302000 May 2017

Other

No consequence data available

16V301000 May 2016

Other

No consequence data available

16E041000 May 2016

Other

No consequence data available

16V167000 Mar 2016

Other

No consequence data available

15V663000 Oct 2015

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 2026

k my abs and traction control and brake light came on my truck has 86k miles well took it and got it scanned said abs control module internal short so...

Brakes
Dec 2026

My abs, traction control, trailer brake lights are on. Error code C2200-49. What is worse; there are no parts! As I tow a camper it is a serious issue...

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 2026

My power steering went out on my vehicle in mid January 2016. My temperature guage was also not working properly. I took it to my local Ram dealership...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Nov 2026

On September 29, 2025, my vehicle overheated. Smoke was coming from the interior vents as well as from under the hood. I pulled over shortly after and...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 2026

-My ABS module failed over a year ago and is available for inspection. -My ABS, anti-lock, cruise control does not work. -The problem has been confirm...

Brakes
Oct 2026

ABS Module failure, Anti-Lock Brake system failure.

Steering
Sep 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20-30 MPH, the steering wheel jerked to the left. Additionally,...

Engine
Sep 2026

Recall for intake manifold for our ecodiesel 2016 Ram and you do not show a recall for our specific truck. Which, GM service has verified we need to...

Steering
Aug 2026

Power steering fails as the “ Service Power Steering” & the steering wheel with exclamation mark lights up. It’s most common during temperatures of 70...

Brakes
Aug 2026

Upon start get dash message "Service Electronic Braking System". When that goes away I'm left with these lights: ABS , Antilock system symbol, and BRA...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2016 Ram 1500 has 1446 complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Steering. 87 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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