2016 RAM 1500 wheels problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2016 RAM 1500 — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
““Service ABS System”, “Service Electronic Braking System” and Traction Control warnings keep randomly occurring. Replacement ABS module is unavailable for this extremely widespread issue. Has anyone discussed a class action lawsuit for this issue? I’ve never had more problems with a vehicle than…”
filed Aug 14, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and was informed by a mechanic that the front passenger’s side wheel lug nuts and bolts were loosened and had…”
filed Mar 27, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 1500 | 4 | 1% |
| 2024 1500 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 1500 | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 1500 | 3 | 0% |
| 2020 1500 | 3 | 0% |
| 2019 1500 | 12 | 1% |
| 2018 1500 | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 1500 | 13 | 1% |
| 2015 1500 | 11 | 1% |
| 2014 1500 | 21 | 1% |
| 2013 1500 | 12 | 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.