2016 Ram 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1549 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ram 1500. The most-reported areas: Steering (312), Engine (291), Service Brakes (281).
Key takeaways
- 1549 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 92 involve a crash, 36 a fire, 73 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 312 | 20% |
| Engine | 291 | 19% |
| Service Brakes | 281 | 18% |
| Power Train | 202 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 192 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 191 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 126 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 111 | 7% |
| Fuel System | 91 | 6% |
| Diesel | 81 | 5% |
| Suspension | 68 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 62 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2016 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-10-14
Electric power steering failure
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-11
ABS Control Module stopped working ,leaving traction control and anti lock brakes inoperable. Parts are not available from dealers or after market manufacturers. This has been an on going problem with multiple year vehicles.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-07
Component or System Failed & Availability for Inspection: High-pressure fuel pump and common rail fuel injection system under NHTSA Recall 22V-406 (Recall Z46). The vehicle and all removed/affected components are grounded and available for inspection at Peterson CDJR in Boise, ID under Repair Order #46751. Safety Ris...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.