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