2016 RAM 1500 problems by component
1,538 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 RAM 1500, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 309 | 20% | 70,667 mi |
| Engine → | 291 | 19% | 60,000 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 242 | 16% | 35,545 mi |
| Power Train → | 202 | 13% | 32,235 mi |
| Electrical System → | 192 | 12% | 34,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 189 | 12% | 53,500 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 111 | 7% | 44,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Diesel → | 80 | 5% | 112,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 67 | 4% | 58,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 61 | 4% | 101,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 47 | 3% | 33,980 mi |
| Structure → | 36 | 2% | 37,437 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 31 | 2% | 100,000 mi |
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 21 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 18 | 1% | 9,952 mi |
| Wheels → | 14 | 1% | 25,000 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 13 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 11 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 8 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 5 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 0% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 0% | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.