2016 RAM 1500

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

• 12/31/2023· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Approximately five times over six years, my 2016 Ram pickup engine will shut off on its own with no warning. It has always happened on the highway at high speed. This puts others at risk as I must put on hazard lights and coast to a stop with minimal control of the vehicle while other motorists try to avoid hitting me. The instrument lights remain on and once stopped, I can put transmission into park and restart the vehicle. I would allow an inspection at any time, but one has not been done by others yet as it is so random.

• 12/31/2019· ENGINE

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V757000 (ENGINE) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION ON NOVEMBER 29, 2019. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH FIVE STAR CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (3068 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, MACON, GA 31210, 478-345-8899) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

• 12/30/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

  ABS Code C2200-49, anti-lock brake module internal electronic failure. Have not been able to source a new ABS control module for my vehicle. Apparently Dodge/Mopar/Chrysler has stopped producing this part. No ABS makes it dangerous to drive in the snowy/wet conditions prevalent during the winter months, especially in New York State. ABS, traction control, and brake lights are illuminated on dash. Owners manual states that the vehicle should not be driven with the brake light illuminated. Don’t really have a choice but to drive the vehicle, as I can’t afford to park the vehicle for an unknown period of time until the new module becomes available.

• 12/30/2022· POWER TRAIN

  Traveling at hwy speeds the vehicle lurched as if the brakes were suddenly slammed on then removed. Speed was reduced to 60 mph, no sounds or vibrations noticed so began accelerating back to hwy speeds. RPM kept building but speed was not increasing as normal. Within a few seconds loud banging under the vehicle was heard and half the drive shaft came out the back flipping end over end down the hwy. The shaft struck the grill of a jeep following me but no damage was seen upon inspection. The truck came to a relatively calm stop on the side of the road. Both halves of the drive shaft were recovered, one from the middle of the road, the other about 20 yards into the ditch. Rear diff was spilling fluid. All casings and covers seemed to be intact. Towed to Dealer, inspected and they said best they figure is the axle seized up, destroyed the diff, and shaft. They do not believe the transmission or transfer case were affected but can't be sure until new rear assembly and shaft installed. No one was injured in this event, although if the speed and height of the axle shaft flipping end over end down the hwy into the jeep was different serious injury could have occurred. Additionally, if a component of the rear assembly came off the truck could have come to a violent stop.

• 12/30/2022· FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

  The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

• 12/30/2019· ENGINEFire

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING 20 MPH, THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CHECKED THE OIL PRESSURE. AFTER RESTARTING THE IGNITION, THE WARNING INDICATOR TURNED OFF, SMOKE POURED OUT FROM THE VENTS, AND FLAMES WERE SEEN UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WITH WATER. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS WERE CONTACTED, BUT DID NOT ARRIVE AT THE SCENE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FOX NEGAUNEE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (LOCATED AT 701 US-41, NEGAUNEE, MI 49866, (906) 475-9941) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EGR COOLER, INTAKE MANIFOLD, RIGHT BANK FUEL, INTAKE HOSE, AND ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V757000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE DEALER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. * (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS

• 12/30/2017· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  MULTIPLE TIMES NOW MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN UNABLE TO START. AFTER JUMPING THE VEHICLE, IT WILL STAY RUNNING. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND LEFT IT THERE FOR 3 DAYS. (PALMEN MOTORS KENOSHA, WI) THERE WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. IN THE PROCESS, THEY CHARGED THE BATTERY. WITHIN A FEW WEEKS, THE BATTERY WAS BACK DEAD AND THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE JUMPED TO START. THE DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM AND I HAVE AN INOPERABLE VEHICLE. IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. (30,000 MILES)

• 12/30/2016· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

  MY 2016 RAM 1500 BIG HORN CREW CAB 4X4 ROLLED AWAY AFTER BEING PARKED. IT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES THEN I HEARD A LOUD SCREECHING NOISE, TURNED AROUND AS MY TRUCK STARTED TO ROLL AND JERK DOWN THE DRIVEWAY WHICH HAS A SLIGHT INCLINE. I WAS ABLE TO GET TO MY TRUCK AND STOP IT BEFORE IT HIT THE PARKED CAR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY KEPT IT FOR 2 DAYS AND I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO CODES RECORDED ON THE TRUCK AND THAT THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE ROLL AWAY. I HAVE ONLY HAD MY TRUCK FOR 6 WEEKS AND IT HAS LESS THAN 1200 MILES ON IT.

• 12/30/2016· POWER TRAIN

  ON DEC 22 I PULLED UP TO MY FIANC'S SCHOOL PUT THE 2016 RAM 1500 IN PARK MY FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BREAK. I TOOK MY SEATBELT OFF AND SO DID MY FIANC. TOOK MY FOOT OF THE BREAK AND THE TRUCK WENT FORWARD. LOOKED DOWN VERIFIED THE SHIFTER WAS IN PARK FIANCE VERIFIED ALSO AND THE D LIGHT WAS BLINKING ON MY DIAL SHIFTER BUT WAS TURNED TO PARK. PUT THE EMERGENCY BREAK ON TURNED THE KEY OF TURNED THE KEY BACK ON AND LOW AND BEHOLD IT WAS IN PARK AND P WAS LIT UP. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THIS HAS ROLLED FORWARD WHILE IN PARK. LAST TIME IT TOOK MY GARAGE DOOR OUT. I FILED A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT 10936408 ABOUT THAT INCIDENT BUT WANTED TO PUT IN A COMPLAINT FOR THIS INCIDENT ALSO. THIS IS GETTING TO BE QUITE DANGEROUS. I DO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WHEN I PARK NOW. HARD HABIT TO GET INTO WHEN YOUR VEHICLE IS AN AUTOMATIC BUT I AM GETTING IN THE HABIT. I AM JUST HAPPY THAT IT WAS AFTER SCHOOL HOURS AND NO LITTLE KIDS WALKED IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENED THAT COULD HAVE BEEN BAD REAL BAD.. THIS HAPPENED IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL PARKING LOT TRUCK WAS AT A FULL STOP AND SHIFTER WAS TURNED ALL THE WAY TO PARK BUT D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING ONCE THE TRUCK DROVE FORWARD ON ITS OWN UNTIL KEY WAS SHUT OFF AND WHAT APPEARS TO ME IT RESET THE COMPUTER SO IT WENT TO PARK WHEN KEY WAS TURNED ON AGAIN.

• 12/30/2016· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  THE TRUCK WAS IN PARK AND TURNED ON AND NOT MOVING ON A FLAT SURFACE IN A PARKING GARAGE WITHOUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED. AS I ATTEMPTED TO GET INTO THE VEHICLE IT STARTED TO ROLL. I AM 4'11 AND THE TRUCK DID NOT HAVE A STEP. I ATTEMPTED TO CLIMB INTO THE VEHICLE TWICE AND ON THE SECOND TIME I FELL TO THE GROUND AND INJURED MY LEFT KNEE AS I COULD NOT GET PROPER FOOTING TO GET INTO THE TRUCK. MY HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO STOP THE TRUCK FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE BY GETTING HIS FOOT TO THE BREAK AS THE SHIFT KNOB WOULD NOT WORK. *****THIS IS A TRUCK THAT WAS RENTED FROM BUDGET RENTAL CAR******

• 12/30/2016· POWER TRAINCrash

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK, IT REVERSED INDEPENDENTLY AND STRUCK A POLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.

• 12/29/2023· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

  In February 2022 while driving my ABS light came on and stayed illuminated. I pulled over emergently on the freeway worried that my brakes were out. That was not the case, but the light was on and I was not sure if the vehicle could be driven. I got home and called Cutter Pearl City asap and was told that appointments were months away for service/diagnostic (I can only assume that this was due to COVID). I then took it to Capital Auto Repair in Waipio and had them read the code. I was told my ABS module was faulty and needed to be changed, at this point my 2016 truck only had 45000 miles on it and is well cared for-I disappointed but accept that a repair is necessary to drive my car safely. I called back Dodge to discuss my concerns and that I wanted the repair asap for the part. I was then told that the part was on National back order, no other information was available to me but I was again told that repairs were also being booked out a few months even with a diagnostic but that because it was on national back order it was not worth bringing it in at that time. I reached out to Honolulu Autoworks who is known to repair Dodge and Jeep and was told that if the part is on National Back Order he would not be able to get an OEM replacement. We have since placed this problem on the back burner but began having new code stating electronic throttle issues so finally took it into Autoworks-he is unable to repair anything without first repairing ABS issue because it is a "hard" code and per Dodge parts the parts are still on back order under "engineer review until 3/2024". The ABS module is $552 and the pump is recommended to be repaired at the same time is $1545 plus the labor. I am dumbfounded that this is not a recall a tthis point. I have been on forums and there are so many complaints. I have owned Ram/Dodge/Chrysler vehicles all of my adult life. I am questioning buying one in the future and am upset that this repair on a truck with 51000 miles is impossible!

• 12/29/2021· AIR BAGSCrash

  The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. During the incident, the front end sustained severe damage but the airbag did not deploy. The driver sustained an injured neck and back which required medical treatment. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 96,000.

• 12/29/2018· POWER TRAIN

  AFTER PUTTING TRUCK INTO REVERSE THEN PUTTING IN BACK INTO FORWARD GEAR THE TRUCK WILL NOT RECOGNIZE THE FACT IT IS SUPPOSE TO GO FORWARD. NOT IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE OR 4 WHEEL DRIVE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US TWICE. I HAVE FOUND OUT YOU HAVE TO ACTUALLY TURN THE TRUCK OFF AND THEN RESTART. FIRST TIME I HAD TO DO THIS A COUPLE OF TIMES THIS LAST TIME IT THEN WENT INTO FORWARD DRIVE WITH THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE SETTING. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN A PARKING LOT. THE SECOND TIME I WAS ON A ROAD IN FRONT OF OUR HOME. I HAD STOPPED TO CHECK THE MAIL AND HAD TO BACK UP IN ORDER TO GO INTO OUR DRIVEWAY. AFTER BACKING UP IT WOULD NOT GO FORWARD.

• 12/29/2018· ENGINE

  COOLANT BIPASS VALVE STUCK IN ONE POSITION AND COSTS 8 $800 TO FIX. THIS WAS A RECALL ON PREVIOUS YEARS AND CLEARLY HADN'T BEEN FIXED. SHOULD BE UNDER RECALL

• 12/29/2017· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  THE VEHICLE HAS AN UPGRADED 32 GALLON FUEL TANK, HOWEVER ON E WITH THE FUEL LIGHT ON THE VEHICLE ONLY TAKES 24 GALLONS MAXIMUM. THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THIS IS A SOFTWARE ISSUE WHICH HAS NO FIX AT THE MOMENT. THE DEALER CLAIMS THE SOFTWARE STILL READS THE 26 GALLON STANDARD FUEL TANK.

• 12/28/2025· STEERING

  Electric Power Steering has stopped working completely. A service Power steering warning has popped up on the dashboard.

• 12/28/2022· STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

  Driving 40 mph and suddenly motor died warnings for throttle and other flashing but coming around a curve was difficult to steer and stopped on curve and had to be pushed out of the way tried to start to no avail and had it towed to a local dealership where they determined it was a common problem with the tone wheel/ reluctor plate that apparently delaminates and loses part of a magnet on the outside which apparently they is a warranty expressly for this problem for 2014-2018 ram 1500 3.0 eco diesels which I’m being told by the dealership that chrysler says my vehicle is not covered ? Why I don’t understand.

• 12/28/2022· SUSPENSION

  My pickup rebel "leans". My driver side will be down 2 inches (entry mode) on the stops while my passenger side is in (area mode). It's really unsafe to drive. Has left me stranded a handful of times. Brought it into the mechanics with no prevail. Does it when it is below 32 degrees.

• 12/28/2021· STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

  Hello, The safety problem is while driving the truck the fuel gauge needle drops to empty intermittently and a warning light flashes. Now not knowing how much fuel is in the tank is dangerous because running out of fuel especially on the highway will stall the engine followed by loss of brakes and steering. The dealer said its an electrical fuel sender resistor card inside the fuel tank that is shorting out, that alone scares me. Searching online I found out it's a common problem among 2016 Ram trucks. I will not let my family drive this truck until the electrical problem is fixed. Thanks for reading!

• 12/28/2019· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  2ND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, CHECKED ENG LIGHT CAME ON, LOW FUEL SENSOR FAILED, FUEL GAUGE GOES TO EMPTY, TRUCK RUNS FINE, DOES NOT MATTER IF DRIVING ON STREETS OR HIGHWAY, VERY CONCERNED I DONT RUN OUT OF GAS, I HAVE TO FILL UP EVERY WEEK, PRAYING FOR A RECALL TO HAVE THIS MECHANICAL FAILURE FIX QUICKLY

• 12/27/2024· SERVICE BRAKES

  The ABS module has a fault which is preventing the ABS system from functioning resulting in increased potential for braking mishaps. The module scan shows a c2200-49 code indicating a fault in the module. The RAM dealer states they are unable to get replacement parts from the manufacturer or a non-factory party. From internet searches it appears this is a longstanding problem potentially putting drivers at risk of serious injury or death. Strongly recommend NHTSA ensure a recall is issued to ensure manufacturer resolution of this serious safety problem.

• 12/27/2024· FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

  The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated and the fuel gauge suddenly was inoperative. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank strap and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact researched and discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,841. 

• 12/27/2024· STEERING

  There’s numerous reports with the same year , make, and model regarding power steering issues and Dodge doesn’t seem to do anything regarding it . My power steering is out and it’s a huge safety issue because it went out on me while driving on the freeway and it’s happend to thousands of more Drivers as well from what I’m reading

• 12/27/2023· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Lack of action on an existing NHTSA recall. FCAUS has failed to act on NHTSA recall 22V-406 for the high pressure fuel pump. Today I contacted the local Ram dealership service department and was told that they do not have a waitlist to fix the issue, or any idea when repair parts will become available. This is 566 days after the recall was announced in June 2022. The inaction of FCAUS/Stellantis is a danger to the livelihood and safety of owners of affected vehicles and the safety of drivers that share the roads with owners of affected vehicles.

• 12/27/2022· FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

  The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle restarted after several attempts with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle would run roughly for a while. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

• 12/27/2022· STEERING

  1 year only electric power steering rack. Its is starting to leak fluid. Failure is imminent.

• 12/27/2019· POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

  AFTER COMPLYING WITH THE V08 (AEM) SOFTWARE UPDATE DUE TO THE RAM ECODIESEL EMISSIONS UPDATE MY DRIVING EXPERIENCE/PERFORMANCE HAS CHANGED DRAMATICALLY. DURING ACCELERATION THEIR HAS BEEN ANYWHERE FROM 3-6 DELAY SECONDS BEFORE ADEQUATE POWER AND SPEED CAN BE FELT. THIS IS AT A FULL STOP SUCH AS A STOP SIN OR RED TRAFFIC LIGHT. DURING HIGHWAY TRAFFIC (PASSING) OR MERGING INTO A LANE IS WERE IS MOST NOTICEABLE. THIS FAILURE OCCURS EVEN WHEN ENGINE IS PROPERLY AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND IS WORSE RIGHT AFTER START UP. SINCE MULTIPLE PEOPLE USE THEIR TRUCKS FOR TOWING PURPOSES, THIS GREATLY INCREASES THE EFFECT AND EVEN FURTHER DECREASES THE PERFORMANCE THAT IS RELIED UPON. THE AEM SOFTWARE UPDATE SPECIFICALLY STATES "THE AEM IS NOT EXPECTED TO CHANGE ANY OF YOUR KEY VEHICLE ATTRIBUTES, SUCH AS AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY, RELIABILITY, DURABILITY, VEHICLE PERFORMANCE, DRIVABILITY, ENGINE NOISE OR VIBRATION, OR OTHER DRIVING CHARACTERISTICS." THIS DIRECTLY CONTRADICTS THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT REMEDY REQUIREMENTS. DUE TO THE FAILED INSTANT ACCELERATION AS WELL AS TAKING UP TO 3500 RPM BEFORE FORWARD MOVEMENT CAN BE ESTABLISHED IN SOME INSTANCES HAS LED ME TO FORMALLY CREATE AND RECORD A SAFETY CONCERN THAT REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. FAILURE TO DO SO PUTS OWNERS OF 2014-2016 RAM 1500'S THAT ARE AFFECTED BY THE AEM UPDATE AT RISK, NOT ONLY TO OURSELVES BUT TO THE OTHER DRIVERS AROUND US. BEFORE THIS UPDATE WAS CONDUCTED THERE WERE NO ENGINE/TRANSMISSION/PROPULSION RELATED ISSUES WHATSOEVER. LASTLY AS ANOTHER EFFECT BUT LESS IMPORTANT IS THE OBVIOUS DECREASE IN AND LOSS IN MPG. PLEASE HOLD FCA ACCOUNTABLE AND HAVE THEM ADDRESS THIS ISSUE BEFORE LIVES ARE FATALLY AFFECTED.

• 12/26/2020· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  I HAVE A LEAK IN FRONT WINDSHIELD SEAL, LEFT UPPER CORNER, NEVER HAD ACCIDENT, THE WINDSHIELD WAS NEVER TOUCHED PREVIOUSLY. IT ONLY HAS AROUND 14,000 MILES, MY CAR IS BARELY USED.

• 12/25/2020· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  AS I WAS DRIVING, AFTER TURNING A CORNER, ACCELERATING ABOUT 40 MPH THE ENGINE VIOLENTLY SHOOK, TRUCK LOST ENGINE POWER. DEAD. AFTER TOWING BACK TO DEALER, THE FAULT CODE INDICATED THE SENSOR RING FAILED (RECALL W58). THAT WAS MID-SEPTEMBER 2020. THE TRUCK WAS IN SAME DEALERSHIP FOR MOST TIME SINCE LAST WEEK OF AUGUST 2020 WITH EMISSIONS PROBLEMS. SO FAR, ALL HAVE BEEN COVERED BY WARRANTY. DEALER HAS PROVIDED ME WITH TRANSPORTATION, BUT I HAVE NOT HAD MY VEHICLE TO DRIVE, WITH NO END IN SIGHT. LOCKWOOD MOTORS MARSHALL MN HAS ALL REPAIR INVOICES, SINCE THEY HAVE BEEN WARRANTY COVERED.

• 12/24/2023· STEERING

  My electric power steering keeps going in and out of not working. Does not matter speed one minute it will be extremely stiff and next just fine. I noticed there is a recall for this type of vehicle and issue and my truck was manufactured in August of 2015 which is in the timeline of the recall.

• 12/24/2020· STEERING

  TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED SEVERAL HOURS LATER THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FUNCTIONALITY RETURNED TO NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO K AND L AUTO SALES INC. (11958 RENOVO RD, NORTH BEND, PA 17760 (570) 923-0722) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A LOSS OF ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V167000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,192.

• 12/23/2025· SERVICE BRAKES

  ABS MODULE 68295368-AC failed. Prevents anti-locking brakes to function. Only have hydraulic brakes which will allow the vehicle to go into a skid. Does not allow the cruise control to function. This part has been on back order from my dealer since February 25, 2025. I have checked on the statis and have been told they are not even allowed to place any more requests for new customers with this same defected abs module. There is no after market part available for this model. Only option is to spin the wheel and hope for a working part from a salvage yard. There were recalls for previous models and later models. There are thousands of us, if not more with this problem. When will Stellantis be held accountable and get us the required part. With warning lights on the dash board for brake and traction control, there is little value to try and sell or trade my Ram 1500. Who would by it? With the defective abs module not only am I at risk, but other vehicles on the road could be endangered.

• 12/23/2024· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

  My truck has been diagnosed with a faulty ABS control module over a year ago. I have made countless efforts to remedy this to no avail. The demand is so high for these and the supply is zero. The vehicle will go into limp mode every time i drive it. This poses a serious threat to my safety by not being able to get up to speed on the highway and constantly having to pull over. This is my only vehicle and has been a huge inconvenience.

• 12/23/2016· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  I PUT MY TRUCK IN PARK. IT WAS DARK OUT. I STEPPED OUT OF MY VEHICLE ONTO THE HIGHWAY TO TAKE A PICTURE OF THE MOON. AS MY FEET HIT THE PAVEMENT THE TRUCK BEGIN TO ROLL IN REVERSE. I WAS HIT BY THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND THROWN TO THE GROUND. I ROLLED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE BEFORE BEING RUN OVER BY THE TIRE. THE TRUCK CONTINUED TO GO IN REVERSE AND I CHASED AFTER THE VEHICLE PURE ADRENALINE WAS ALL THAT KEPT ME GOING. I THEN ATTEMPTED TO JUMP INTO THE MOVING VEHICLE. I WAS DRAGGED A SHORT DISTANCE BEFORE PULLING MYSELF INTO THE TRUCK CAB. I APPLIED THE BRAKE BRINGING THE TRUCK TO A STOP. I LOOKED AT THE DIAL SHIFTER AND IT STILL SAID IT WAS IN PARK. I SUFFERED BRUISING AND A DECENT SIZED CONTUSION TO MY RIGHT LEG AND SOME BRUISED RIBS. I AM VERY FORTUNATE TO BE AGILE ENOUGH TO HAVE ESCAPED WORSE INJURIES.

• 12/23/2016· POWER TRAIN

  VEHICLE HAS ROLLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY ABOUT 8 FEET FROM ITS ORIGINAL LOCATION WHEN PARKED. VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO PARK. VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING, EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NOT SET. ENGINE WAS OFF IN ALL CASES

• 12/22/2025· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

  cruise control difficult to set sometimes. When set, cancel button does not shut cruise control off.Truck continues to keep speed rate going. This has been a continual problem from purchase.

• 12/22/2018· UNKNOWN OR OTHERFire

  DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY THE CAR START SMOKING FROM THE HOOD 2 MIN LATER THR TRUCK'S ENGINE WAS ON FIRE

• 12/22/2016· WHEELS

  DRIVING ON A FLAT ASPHALT ROAD AT 40 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW. I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO SHOULDER AND LOOK AT TIRE. THE TIRE WAS OPENED UP SIDEWALL TO SIDEWALK.TIRE HAS 25000 MILES. I DIDN'T RUN OVER ANYTHING AND THE ROADS WERE NORMAL.TEMPETURE WAS 40 AND ROADS WERE DRY. NOT GOOD TIRES. GOODYEAR SRA 275 R 60 20

• 12/21/2025· SERVICE BRAKES

  ABS Module tested by independent service to be defective. ABS, antiskid and brake lights all on. Cruise control disabled. Available for inspection. No “incident” has occurred other than having no antiskid function which poses a risk in wet conditions as well as fatigue issues on long drives with no cruise control! ABS Module has been on manufacturer nationwide back order for over 2 years with no end in sight and no alternate resolution offered. Unit was under 3rd party warranty initially but it’s been so long it is now not covered.

• 12/21/2020· ENGINE

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT-OFF. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IDLE ROUGH AND SHUT-OFF WHEN SHIFTED INTO PARK. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HIS HOME. THE CONTACT CALLED CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT FT. WALTON (541 MARY ESTHER CUT OFF NW, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548, (850) 308-6160) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MISFIRING IN CYLINDERS 1, 3 AND 5 HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE MISFIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT SINCE THE CASE WAS NO LONGER REVIEWABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO PROVIDED THE SAME DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS UNREPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,500.*DT CONSUMER STATED ON JAN 23 2021, OIL WAS DRAINED AND MAY HAVE CAUSED THE SHUTDOWN.*JB

• 12/21/2018· SERVICE BRAKESCrash

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, IT TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD AS THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY. THE VEHICLE STRUCK A CURB AND CAME TO A STOP. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, IT OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FOSS MOTORS (133 PORTSMOUTH AVE, EXETER, NH 03833, (603) 772-7777) WHERE IT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,300.

• 12/21/2016· POWER TRAINCrash

  IT SEEMS THAT MY TRUCK ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVE WAY WHEN IT WAS PARKED AND THE ROTARY SHIFTER WAS IN "P" POSITION. I PARKED IT SATURDAY NIGHT (12/17/2016) AND FOUND IT SUNDAY MORNING AGAINST THE GARAGE. THE TRUCK ROLLED AGAINST THE GARAGE DOOR POST. THE REAR BUMPER AND THE TAILGATE OF THE TRUCK ARE DAMAGED AS WELL AS THE SIDING OF THE GARAGE.

• 12/21/2016· POWER TRAINCrash

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, IT INDEPENDENTLY ROLLED BACK IN REVERSE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT AND THEN A WALL. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED CUTS AND BRUISES ON THE KNEES, FEET, AND HIPS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,500.

• 12/21/2016· POWER TRAINCrash

  AS I WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE SWITCHED FROM PARK TO DRIVE WITHOUT MY INPUT, CAUSING A COLLISION. ADDITIONALLY, I HAVE NOTICED, AFTER I PLACE THE CAR IN PARK, IT WILL JUMP TO DRIVE ON ITS OWN.

• 12/21/2016· POWER TRAIN

  PARKED VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WAS A FLAT SURFACE. I WAS STANDING IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTED MOVING FORWARD ON ITS OWN. I HAD TO GET OUT OF THE WAY AND CHASE DOWN MY TRUCK TO STOP IT. I ALERTED THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY SAID THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. *TR

• 12/20/2024· SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES

  The air suspension went out on my ram 1500, and i cannot drive the vehicle. This happened when I was on the highway, and it almost made crash. After the service suspension light came on, the truck was incredibly hard to control. I had the vehicle towed from Atlantic Expressway to my home. Now the truck doesn't move and is now stuck in the lowered position.

• 12/20/2024· STEERING

  The power steering goes in and out intermittently, while making aturn the power steering went out making it difficult to steer, i crossed the double yellow line stopping just short of the curb. if there was a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction i definitely would of collided. it was 5 am and traffic was slow. it appears this is a known problem for RAM trucks . And there appears to be a NHTSA investigation open.

• 12/20/2023· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

  Service Electronic braking system. ABS dashboard light illuminated. Traction control symbol illuminated. Dashboard brakelight illuminated. Faulty ABS control module diagnosted by independent repair center.

• 12/20/2019· ENGINE

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V757000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED LITHIA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT OF EUREKA (LOCATED AT 4320 S BROADWAY ST, EUREKA, CA 95503, 707-382-3208) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EGR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 71585937. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REMEDY WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.