2016 Ram 3500
Safety profile for the 2016 Ram 3500. Recall, complaint, and investigation data from NHTSA.
Make
Ram
Model
3500
Year
2016
Vehicle Type
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Manufacturer ID
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Recall Campaigns
16 recalls affecting the 2016 Ram 3500
Recalls
nhtsa-odi-recalls
| Campaign # | Component | Summary | Report Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chas… | Jan 16, 2025 | 6,066 |
| 21V632000 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2… | Aug 12, 2021 | 212,373 |
| 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… | May 27, 2021 | 447,985 |
| 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 a… | May 9, 2019 | 1,103,209 |
| 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. … | Jan 25, 2019 | 795,575 |
| 18E096000 | STEERING:LINKAGES | Streetcar ORV LLC (Streetcar) is recalling certain American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) 3" Dualsport aftermarket suspensio… | Oct 16, 2018 | 847 |
| 18V486000 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power lockin… | Jul 27, 2018 | 1,149,223 |
| 18V332000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassi… | May 17, 2018 | 4,815,661 |
| 17V824000 | EQUIPMENT | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push … | Dec 21, 2017 | 61,791 |
| 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 l… | Dec 20, 2017 | 1,482,874 |
| 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 Ch… | Sep 12, 2017 | 443,874 |
| 17V499000 | WHEELS | Streetcar ORV LLC, dba American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500 and 3500 heavy duty tr… | Aug 10, 2017 | 1,765 |
| 17V302000 | AIR BAGS | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Ce… | May 9, 2017 | 1,021,279 |
| 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… | Jul 1, 2016 | 889 |
| 16E041000 | EQUIPMENT | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 t… | May 16, 2016 | 345 |
| 15V592000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis and 4500/5500 Cab Chassis tr… | Sep 23, 2015 | 41 |
NHTSA Complaints
50 complaints for the 2016 Ram 3500
Complaints
nhtsa-complaints
| Complaint ID | Component | Summary | Date Received | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2186129 | STEERING | STEERING | Mar 13, 2026 | No | No |
| 2148914 | AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS | Nov 15, 2025 | No | No |
| 2139768 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Oct 14, 2025 | No | Yes |
| 2130594 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Sep 15, 2025 | No | Yes |
| 2130595 | ENGINE | ENGINE | Sep 15, 2025 | No | Yes |
| 2130596 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Sep 15, 2025 | No | Yes |
| 2121833 | SERVICE BRAKES | SERVICE BRAKES | Aug 19, 2025 | Yes | No |
| 2091342 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | May 12, 2025 | No | No |
| 2083362 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Apr 16, 2025 | No | No |
| 2079349 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Apr 1, 2025 | No | No |
| 2062598 | SERVICE BRAKES | SERVICE BRAKES | Feb 4, 2025 | No | No |
| 2062599 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | Feb 4, 2025 | No | No |
| 2055050 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Jan 10, 2025 | No | No |
| 2045036 | STEERING | STEERING | Dec 3, 2024 | No | No |
| 2029854 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Oct 4, 2024 | No | No |
| 2005932 | ENGINE | ENGINE | Jul 9, 2024 | No | No |
| 2001463 | ENGINE | ENGINE | Jun 21, 2024 | No | No |
| 1993719 | SUSPENSION | SUSPENSION | May 23, 2024 | No | No |
| 1993718 | STEERING | STEERING | May 23, 2024 | No | No |
| 1970173 | STEERING | STEERING | Feb 24, 2024 | No | No |
| 1970174 | SUSPENSION | SUSPENSION | Feb 24, 2024 | No | No |
| 1960967 | STEERING | STEERING | Jan 24, 2024 | No | No |
| 1952266 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | Dec 22, 2023 | No | No |
| 1937823 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | Oct 23, 2023 | No | No |
| 1937822 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Oct 23, 2023 | No | No |
| 1930896 | ENGINE | ENGINE | Sep 26, 2023 | No | No |
| 1927206 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Sep 12, 2023 | No | No |
| 1918863 | ENGINE | ENGINE | Aug 14, 2023 | No | No |
| 1892756 | STEERING | STEERING | May 5, 2023 | No | No |
| 1887332 | SUSPENSION | SUSPENSION | Apr 12, 2023 | No | No |
| 1887333 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Apr 12, 2023 | No | No |
| 1887331 | STRUCTURE:BODY | STRUCTURE:BODY | Apr 12, 2023 | No | No |
| 1880408 | SERVICE BRAKES | SERVICE BRAKES | Mar 15, 2023 | No | No |
| 1880409 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | Mar 15, 2023 | No | No |
| 1880410 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | Mar 15, 2023 | No | No |
| 1870078 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | Feb 1, 2023 | No | No |
| 1866388 | AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS | Jan 18, 2023 | Yes | No |
| 1857941 | WHEELS | WHEELS | Dec 7, 2022 | No | Yes |
| 1834751 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Aug 19, 2022 | No | No |
| 1834750 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Aug 19, 2022 | No | No |
| 1806359 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Apr 8, 2022 | No | Yes |
| 1801668 | STEERING | STEERING | Mar 15, 2022 | No | No |
| 1798563 | POWER TRAIN | POWER TRAIN | Feb 28, 2022 | No | No |
| 1798564 | ENGINE | ENGINE | Feb 28, 2022 | No | No |
| 1798229 | WHEELS | WHEELS | Feb 26, 2022 | No | No |
| 1774744 | WHEELS | WHEELS | Oct 21, 2021 | No | No |
| 1762813 | POWER TRAIN | POWER TRAIN | Aug 12, 2021 | No | No |
| 1761913 | STEERING | STEERING | Aug 7, 2021 | No | No |
| 1745012 | POWER TRAIN | POWER TRAIN | May 3, 2021 | No | No |
| 1736095 | SERVICE BRAKES | SERVICE BRAKES | Mar 24, 2021 | No | No |
Related records
Data sources & freshness
NHTSA Model Year Database
Unknown freshness
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Unknown freshness
NHTSA Complaint Database
Unknown freshness