Worst 2016 Ram 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
ENGINE
SERVICE BRAKES
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Ram 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 290 | 6 | 1 | 80,826 mi | |
| ENGINE | 282 | 2 | 24 | 66,315 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 209 | 8 | 2 | 39,268 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 197 | 34 | 5 | 34,827 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 181 | 2 | 4 | 55,753 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 173 | 10 | 7 | 35,166 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 123 | 10 | 7 | 32,808 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 96 | 6 | — | 47,285 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 77 | — | — | 105,602 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 64 | 1 | 1 | 48,536 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 51 | — | 3 | 105,143 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 46 | 29 | — | 41,040 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 30 | 4 | 3 | 50,305 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 19 | 1 | — | 102,669 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 17 | 1 | — | 21,016 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 12 | 3 | — | 49,500 mi | |
| WHEELS | 12 | 1 | — | 35,681 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 10 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 8 | 1 | — | 47,002 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 7 | — | — | 63,332 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 84,803 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | — | — | 31,646 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 4 | — | — | 74,196 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | 1 | — | 34,433 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH | 3 | — | — | 72,699 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 3 | 1 | — | 89,304 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 3 | — | — | 89,114 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 3 | — | 1 | 41,400 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 103,500 mi |
Recalls for 2016 Ram 1500
24 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~22,683,610 vehicles.
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 left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
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 left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
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 crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
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 pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
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 a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
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 a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
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 a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
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 a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
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 crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
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 Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
+ 14 more recalls
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