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2016 Ram 1500 Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2016 Ram 1500 has 17 recalls, 1458 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.

17

Recalls

1458

Complaints

★★★★★

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026

Recalls

20V475000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crank...

19V347000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. ...

18V486000

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot...

18V332000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 C...

21V632000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with ...

19V757000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas R...

17V821000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017...

17V198000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 1500 trucks. The differential pin retaining screw may come loose while driving, potentially ...

17V302000

AIR BAGS

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such...

16V301000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured February 19, 2016, to March 3, 2016. The front halfshafts may have been ...

15V663000

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 1500 trucks with a 5.7L engine and dual exhaust manufactured August 3, 2015, to August ...

15V661000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured June 17, 2015, to September 28, 2015. The affected vehic...

16V167000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2015, to September 13, 2015. Contamination o...

16E041000

EQUIPMENT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas sea...

22V406000

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high ...

23V411000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The cran...

25V010000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and l...

Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

Front Crash

★★★★★

Side Crash

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2016 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 2WD

Top Complaint Categories

STEERING
243
ENGINE
141
SERVICE BRAKES
104
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
104
POWER TRAIN
102
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
70
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
59
SUSPENSION
47

Problems by Component

Steering291Engine222Other194Powertrain187Brakes148Electrical128Fuel System71Suspension61Speed Control54Airbags37Structure28Seat Belts8Lights7Wheels6Visibility5Latches & Locks5Tires5

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 2, 2026STEERINGWas driving on the road while it was raining outside. As I turned a corner my power steering sudden...
Mar 24, 2026STEERINGThe contact owned a 2016 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact’s husband stated that while driving at approxim...
Mar 17, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERHello, my name is [XXX] , and I had a recall performed on my 2016 Ram Eco Truck 3.0L (FCA US Recall ...
Mar 13, 2026STEERINGThe contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the s...
Mar 13, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMy 2016 Ram 1500 (4th‑gen) has a severely rusted and failed front fuel tank strap bracket, causing t...
Mar 6, 2026SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLThe contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the...
Mar 3, 2026STEERINGThe power assist has gone out. It became very hard to drive the truck. I was coming home from work w...
Mar 2, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEHello, so I have had my vehicle in the shop for over 2 weeks due to a failure toner wheel and even t...
Mar 1, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESMy Truck has less than 60,000 miles have paid for the extended warranty and now have a infamous ABS ...
Feb 21, 2026SERVICE BRAKESABS System failed when making a right hand turn. It cause my truck to fishtail into on coming traffi...
Feb 20, 2026STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMy truck lost power steering while driving, a red flashing light came on saying power steering, pull...
Feb 3, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESMy abs module has an error code and I can't find the part I need.
Feb 1, 2026SEAT BELTSWhen putting on seat belt it won't stay secured, you have to constantly insert seat belt for it to s...
Jan 31, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFuel tank strap snapped off frame
Jan 25, 2026FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the strap to the fuel tank had detached, c...
Jan 15, 2026STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMy power steering went out on my vehicle in mid January 2016. My temperature guage was also not work...
Jan 15, 2026SUSPENSIONWhat component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? F...
Jan 15, 2026SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and ...
Jan 12, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI recently purchased this 2016 RAM 1500 from a family member. I was driving at highway speeds betwee...
Jan 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERReversing in our driveway, backing in with the trailer to store it. Backing up hill, the truck stopp...