2016 Ram 5500
Safety profile for the 2016 Ram 5500. Recall, complaint, and investigation data from NHTSA.
Make
Ram
Model
5500
Year
2016
Vehicle Type
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Manufacturer ID
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Recall Campaigns
8 recalls affecting the 2016 Ram 5500
Recalls
nhtsa-odi-recalls
| Campaign # | Component | Summary | Report Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 19V018000 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge C… | Jan 15, 2019 | 1,413,222 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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
23 complaints for the 2016 Ram 5500
Complaints
nhtsa-complaints
| Complaint ID | Component | Summary | Date Received | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2106113 | POWER TRAIN | POWER TRAIN | Jul 2, 2025 | No | No |
| 1931486 | WHEELS | WHEELS | Sep 28, 2023 | No | No |
| 1923284 | WHEELS | WHEELS | Aug 29, 2023 | No | No |
| 1923285 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Aug 29, 2023 | No | No |
| 1902075 | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | Jun 14, 2023 | Yes | No |
| 1896598 | WHEELS | WHEELS | May 22, 2023 | Yes | No |
| 1830481 | WHEELS | WHEELS | Aug 2, 2022 | No | No |
| 1735007 | STEERING | STEERING | Mar 19, 2021 | No | No |
| 1735006 | SERVICE BRAKES | SERVICE BRAKES | Mar 19, 2021 | No | No |
| 1726263 | POWER TRAIN | POWER TRAIN | Feb 11, 2021 | No | No |
| 1613283 | POWER TRAIN | POWER TRAIN | Oct 18, 2019 | No | Yes |
| 1612967 | POWER TRAIN | POWER TRAIN | Oct 17, 2019 | No | No |
| 1612966 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Oct 17, 2019 | No | No |
| 1609186 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Oct 4, 2019 | No | No |
| 1508770 | POWER TRAIN | POWER TRAIN | Oct 23, 2018 | No | No |
| 1491754 | POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | Aug 16, 2018 | No | No |
| 1476046 | WHEELS | WHEELS | Jun 15, 2018 | No | No |
| 1476047 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | Jun 15, 2018 | No | No |
| 1381995 | STRUCTURE:BODY | STRUCTURE:BODY | Jun 2, 2017 | No | No |
| 1381996 | STEERING | STEERING | Jun 2, 2017 | No | No |
| 1381994 | SUSPENSION | SUSPENSION | Jun 2, 2017 | No | No |
| 1243260 | SUSPENSION | SUSPENSION | Dec 5, 2015 | No | No |
| 1243259 | STEERING | STEERING | Dec 5, 2015 | 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