Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Ram 3500 has 16 recalls, 130 complaints.
16
Recalls
130
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
19V021000
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage...
18E096000
STEERING:LINKAGES
Streetcar ORV LLC (Streetcar) is recalling certain American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) 3" Dualsport aftermarket suspension kits, part numbers N0436000 ...
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 ...
21V398000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect informat...
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...
17V499000
WHEELS
Streetcar ORV LLC, dba American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks, modified by AEV to be eq...
17V824000
EQUIPMENT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extin...
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...
17V562000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, equipped with ...
16V495000
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 3500 trucks manufactured July 24, 2015, through January 7, 2016, and 2016 Ram 4500/5500...
15V592000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis and 4500/5500 Cab Chassis trucks manufactured July 31, 201...
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...
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...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2016 Ram 3500.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Took vehicle to dealership for repair of heater. Once the repair was complete the dealership calle... |
| Sep 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I have a complaint that needs to be addressed. On Sept. 11 2025 I had a fire in the cab of my 2016 R... |
| Sep 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | On Sept. 11, 2025 my truck parked in my drive way. It was parked there all night. When I opened the ... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The parking brake issue per recall was supposedly done based on information from safetycar. Vehicle ... |
| Apr 16, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Def pump failed, I had to have it replaced before it degraded my travel speed to 5 mph. After spend... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am writing to report an ongoing issue with my 2016 Ram 3500 (V6), related to Safety Recall V06 (NH... |
| Nov 28, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 3500. The contact stated that upon inspection, the tires showed excessiv... |
| Sep 2, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | " The Hydraulic Control Unit Chrysler part number 68143491AA failed and been replaced multiply times... |
| Jul 5, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and towin... |
| Jun 21, 2024 | ENGINE | DEF pump failed around 62500 miles. Ram sent emission recall notice 67a that states they will reimbu... |
| Jun 13, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the st... |
| May 3, 2024 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | death wobble incident in my Ram 3500. Incident occurred while pulling a 35' foot Living Quarters hor... |
| May 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact's husband owns a 2016 Ram 3500. The contact stated that her husband was ... |
| Dec 21, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brak... |
| Nov 10, 2023 | STEERING | The contact owns 2016 Ram 3500. The contact became aware that the front passenger's side tires had b... |
| Sep 30, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Upon shifting into reverse the rear tailgate backup camera operates intermittently causing me to lo... |
| Sep 12, 2023 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The speed control switch operates intermittently. Sometimes it won’t turn on. Sometimes it won’t t... |
| Aug 20, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle jerked and sl... |
| Jul 5, 2023 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The cruise control switch is very intermittent. It can be difficult to get it to engage. Getting t... |
| May 1, 2023 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle was inspected and informed of ... |