2016 RAM 1500 power train problems

What owners report

• “ABS control module has failed and the vehicle cannot shift into gear and will not move. Dealership verified failure and the part is on 2 to 3 year back order. Part also apparently cannot be repaired by a 3rd party due to the chips no longer being manufactured. Only way to repair and make the…”

  filed Aug 23, 2026

• “The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 80 MPH, the towing suddenly failed. The contact was able to drive off the exit. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The contact stated that the week before, while idling at a stop light, the vehicle suddenly…”

  filed Aug 17, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related recalls

• Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may…
  Campaign 17V821000 · Dec 20, 2017
• Differential pin retaining screw may come loose while driving, potentially causing the…
  Campaign 17V198000 · Mar 23, 2017
• Front halfshafts may have been incorrectly manufactured causing them to fracture without…
  Campaign 16V301000 · May 16, 2016
• Affected vehicles may have been built with rear axles that were incorrectly heat treated
  Campaign 15V661000 · Oct 15, 2015

Related service bulletins

• The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may…

  S2621000003 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 9, 2026

Power Train problems in other 1500 years

Other reported problem areas on the 2016 RAM 1500