Ram 1500
NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data
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Most commonly reported issues
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Recent Complaints
Latest owner reports
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...
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...
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...
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...
-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...
ABS Module failure, Anti-Lock Brake system failure.
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,...
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...
Power steering fails as the “ Service Power Steering” & the steering wheel with exclamation mark lights up. It’s most common during temperatures of 70...
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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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.