2016 RAM 1500 vehicle speed control problems
111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2016 RAM 1500 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The ABS warning light,electronic stability/traction control warning light, and red Brake warning light are illuminated simultaneously on the instrument cluster. The combination of these warning lights concerns me because it appears to indicate a failure or malfunction involving the…”
filed Sep 10, 2026
“ABS module failed causing ABS, traction control, and cruise control to stop functioning along with intermittent loss of power steering. Contacted multiple dealers which all stated the part is no longer available and no replacement part. This was a nuisance for two years until I towed a trailer and…”
filed Aug 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 1500 | 15 | 4% |
| 2024 1500 | 4 | 6% |
| 2023 1500 | 6 | 3% |
| 2022 1500 | 18 | 3% |
| 2021 1500 | 30 | 4% |
| 2020 1500 | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 1500 | 52 | 4% |
| 2018 1500 | 31 | 5% |
| 2017 1500 | 43 | 5% |
| 2015 1500 | 85 | 6% |
| 2014 1500 | 89 | 5% |
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.