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2016 Ram 1500

Safety profile for the 2016 Ram 1500. Recall, complaint, and investigation data from NHTSA.

Recalls
18
Complaints
1,993
Investigations
0
Vehicle Type
Unknown
Make
Ram
Model
1500
Year
2016
Vehicle Type
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Manufacturer ID
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Recall Campaigns

18 recalls affecting the 2016 Ram 1500

Recalls

nhtsa-odi-recalls
Recalls
Campaign #ComponentSummaryReport DateAffected
25V010000AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATORChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chas…Jan 16, 20256,066
23V411000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with …Jun 8, 202380,629
22V406000FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with…Jun 9, 2022138,645
21V632000AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAINChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2…Aug 12, 2021212,373
20V475000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3…Aug 13, 202058,016
19V757000ENGINE 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 Dies…Oct 24, 2019107,980
19V347000LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCHChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed a…May 9, 20191,103,209
18V486000LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCHChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power lockin…Jul 27, 20181,149,223
18V332000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassi…May 17, 20184,815,661
17V824000EQUIPMENTChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push …Dec 21, 201761,791
17V821000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFTChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of l…Dec 20, 20171,482,874
17V302000AIR BAGSChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Ce…May 9, 20171,021,279
17V198000POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNITChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 1500 trucks. The differential pin retaining screw may come loo…Mar 23, 201730
16E041000EQUIPMENTChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 t…May 16, 2016345
16V301000POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFTChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured February 19, 2016, to March 3, 2016. The f…May 16, 201664
16V167000STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2015, to Septem…Mar 23, 2016440
15V663000TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIREChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 1500 trucks with a 5.7L engine and dual exhaust manufactu…Oct 16, 2015253
15V661000POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFTChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured June 17, 2015, to September…Oct 15, 201561,859

NHTSA Complaints

50 complaints for the 2016 Ram 1500

Complaints

nhtsa-complaints
Complaints
Complaint IDComponentSummaryDate ReceivedCrashFire
2193102STEERINGSTEERINGApr 2, 2026NoNo
2192820SERVICE BRAKESSERVICE BRAKESApr 1, 2026NoNo
2190975STEERINGSTEERINGMar 27, 2026NoNo
2189818STEERINGSTEERINGMar 24, 2026YesNo
2189586SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMar 23, 2026NoNo
2188590STEERINGSTEERINGMar 20, 2026NoNo
2188033UNKNOWN OR OTHERUNKNOWN OR OTHERMar 19, 2026NoNo
2188312ENGINEENGINEMar 19, 2026NoNo
2188311UNKNOWN OR OTHERUNKNOWN OR OTHERMar 19, 2026NoNo
2187881ELECTRICAL SYSTEMELECTRICAL SYSTEMMar 18, 2026NoNo
2187880SERVICE BRAKESSERVICE BRAKESMar 18, 2026NoNo
2186704FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMar 16, 2026NoNo
2185962VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLEVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLEMar 13, 2026NoNo
2185963SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMar 13, 2026NoNo
2185349SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMar 11, 2026NoNo
2180109SUSPENSIONSUSPENSIONFeb 24, 2026NoNo
2179537SERVICE BRAKESSERVICE BRAKESFeb 22, 2026NoNo
2179204FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROLFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROLFeb 21, 2026NoNo
2179203SERVICE BRAKESSERVICE BRAKESFeb 21, 2026NoNo
2179343SERVICE BRAKESSERVICE BRAKESFeb 21, 2026YesNo
2179103STEERINGSTEERINGFeb 20, 2026NoNo
2179102ELECTRICAL SYSTEMELECTRICAL SYSTEMFeb 20, 2026NoNo
2178291FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELFUEL SYSTEM, DIESELFeb 18, 2026NoNo
2178292ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFeb 18, 2026NoNo
2177744SERVICE BRAKESSERVICE BRAKESFeb 17, 2026NoNo
2177009SUSPENSIONSUSPENSIONFeb 15, 2026NoNo
2177008SERVICE BRAKESSERVICE BRAKESFeb 15, 2026NoNo
2176810SEAT BELTSSEAT BELTSFeb 14, 2026NoNo
2176079SERVICE BRAKESSERVICE BRAKESFeb 12, 2026NoNo
2176099SERVICE BRAKESSERVICE BRAKESFeb 12, 2026NoNo
2176100ELECTRICAL SYSTEMELECTRICAL SYSTEMFeb 12, 2026NoNo
2175861VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLVEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFeb 11, 2026NoNo
2175629ELECTRICAL SYSTEMELECTRICAL SYSTEMFeb 11, 2026NoNo
2175863ELECTRICAL SYSTEMELECTRICAL SYSTEMFeb 11, 2026NoNo
2175862SERVICE BRAKESSERVICE BRAKESFeb 11, 2026NoNo
2175628STEERINGSTEERINGFeb 11, 2026NoNo
2175634ENGINEENGINEFeb 11, 2026NoNo
2175635ELECTRICAL SYSTEMELECTRICAL SYSTEMFeb 11, 2026NoNo
2175304SERVICE BRAKESSERVICE BRAKESFeb 10, 2026NoNo
2175128STEERINGSTEERINGFeb 9, 2026NoNo
2173821ELECTRICAL SYSTEMELECTRICAL SYSTEMFeb 5, 2026NoNo
2173822SERVICE BRAKESSERVICE BRAKESFeb 5, 2026NoNo
2173823UNKNOWN OR OTHERUNKNOWN OR OTHERFeb 5, 2026NoNo
2173151SUSPENSIONSUSPENSIONFeb 4, 2026NoNo
2172853SERVICE BRAKESSERVICE BRAKESFeb 3, 2026NoNo
2172287SEAT BELTSSEAT BELTSFeb 2, 2026NoNo
2171917UNKNOWN OR OTHERUNKNOWN OR OTHERJan 31, 2026NoNo
2171916FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMJan 31, 2026NoNo
2171646FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMJan 30, 2026NoNo
2171530UNKNOWN OR OTHERUNKNOWN OR OTHERJan 30, 2026NoNo

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