2016 RAM 1500 forward collision avoidance problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2016 RAM 1500 — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The dealership said I need my ABS module replaced due to the lights on the dashboard and my ABS braking system and cruise control not working. I had them order the module and paid for it. I finally asked for a refund. where it has been on backorder for 18 months as of 8/13/2026, with no idea of…”
filed Aug 13, 2026
“The ABS system and cruise control are currently inoperative. The ABS module has been diagnosed as faulty, but the replacement part from Chrysler is on a year-long backorder”
filed Dec 11, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 5 | 5% |
| 2025 1500 | 49 | 14% |
| 2024 1500 | 5 | 7% |
| 2023 1500 | 21 | 11% |
| 2022 1500 | 57 | 9% |
| 2021 1500 | 52 | 8% |
| 2020 1500 | 16 | 3% |
| 2019 1500 | 29 | 2% |
| 2018 1500 | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 1500 | 18 | 2% |
| 2015 1500 | 16 | 1% |
| 2014 1500 | 17 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 RAM 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.