2016 RAM 1500 Complaints

While turning left out of the school parking lot, the steering wheel locked and prevented any further steering ability while actively driving at approximately 15 miles per hour. The power steering light on the console flashed immediately prior to the event but stayed on while the truck was in motion and then finally stopped. After leaving the truck at rest and turned off for approximately 15 minutes , we were able to unlock the steering wheel and drive the vehicle home. This issue has occurred no less than 5 times in the past year, although previously the steering locked for just a few seconds.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. The VIN was not available.

I have experienced a total ABS module failure. According to MOPAR this part is under engineering review and a replacement part cannot be purchased from this corporation whatsoever. MOPAR has refused to state any resolution for this problem and there is no expected due date for this part to be available again. I was told by MOPAR and the dealership where I bought this truck to go to a junk yard and buy a used one. This is complete unacceptible.

The contact owned a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, her vehicle was crashed into on the passenger side front by a vehicle that had run a red light. The contact stated that the impact threw her into the driver's side door. The contact stated that she was knocked unconscious. The contact stated that she was transported by ambulance to a hospital and was treated for lacerations on her left ear and left side of her face. The contact stated that she had suffered a concussion and damage to her neck vertebra. The contact stated that the police were on scene and had written a report. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The contact stated that she when she saw the vehicle none of the air bags had deployed. The contact stated that her insurance provider had declared the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 116,118.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while her son was driving 15 MPH and turning out of a parking lot, the power steering warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering functionality, nearly causing a crash. The contact's son depressed the brake pedal and stopped the vehicle. The contact's son was able to push the vehicle to the side of the road with the assistance of a friend. The contact met her son at scene. The contact stated that after turning off and restarting the vehicle, the power steering became functional. The contact's husband was able to drive the vehicle from the scene. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: RQ23003 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Front fuel strap corroded at frame of truck, causing fuel tank to fall while driving on highway

while driving the abs,traction control,brake lites came on,also cruise quit an service abs brake and service trailer brake appeared on dash this happened in april 2024 it does this evertime you crank it after a mechanic lookibg at it an me calling dealerships an looking on line there is thousands of ram trucks with this problem stallantis has known about part defects an stopped the production of it but they are not producing new ones so peoole like me that has only one vehicle are have to drive these unsave vehicle there is a class action lawsuit but it only list 2017 -2018 my truck is 2016 and on ram truck forums there are even 2015 with problem i am stuck with this unsafe truck because i cant sell it when there is no part to fix it

Steering wheel locked up and the dealership stated many of these trucks have this problem, with the rack and pinion system. The part is on back order for 2 months, I would say that is a red flag. This could've been very serious.

electronic powering steering module internal code c2217-00. driving down the road and the power steering stopped working. the issue keeps occuring it will work and then go out. No leaks at the steering rack all connections at rack to are good. electronic info of the module all within normal range. nothing seemed to cause this other than possiblity of a failing eps module or need of recalibration/update.

Since we got this truck in 2021 it hard starts once it hits half a tank or 200 miles until empty. We have taken it to the mechanic several times just to be told the fuel pump recall was the problem finally got that recall fixed when yall come up with one and it’s still doing it. This recall has been fixed since June 2,2024 and this vehicle barely runs unless kept between 3/4 and full. This needs to be fixed.