2016 RAM 2500 steering problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2016 RAM 2500 — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“the V06 Recall on this vehicle that for some reason was approved is an inadequate repair. The steering wheel is not adjustable with the "Weld Fix". Stellantis should have to replace the defective parts. My truck is not not able to be aligned 100%. The repair was done in 2019, and I have complained…”
filed Aug 1, 2026
“This complaint is against HENDRICK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM IN HOOVER ALABAMA misaligned solid-axle geometry and compromised tire casings triggered a violent, uncontrollable oscillation through the steering system, rendering the truck an immediate highway safety hazard. The vehicle was so dangerous…”
filed Jul 20, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to…Campaign 19V021000 · Jan 25, 2019
Steering problems in other 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 2500 | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 2500 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 2500 | 4 | 8% |
| 2022 2500 | 7 | 4% |
| 2021 2500 | 5 | 5% |
| 2020 2500 | 10 | 6% |
| 2019 2500 | 11 | 6% |
| 2018 2500 | 85 | 3% |
| 2017 2500 | 49 | 7% |
| 2015 2500 | 43 | 20% |
| 2014 2500 | 86 | 25% |
| 2013 2500 | 31 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 RAM 2500
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.