2016 RAM 1500 Complaints

2016 ram 1500 abs module failed. Known issue. Part still under review and no recall issued. Over $1k to replace for a problem that was known beforehand.

TOOK MY 2016 RAM 1500 TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ABS LIGHT. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THE ABS CONTROL MODULE HAS FAILED AND THEY COULD NOT FIX IT BECAUSE THEIR ARE NO CONTROLERS AVAIBLE BECAUSE OF ISSUES WITH THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. THEY TOLD ME TO BE CAREFUL BECAUSE YOUR BRAKES COULD LOCK UP AND CAUSE TRUCK TO SLIDE OUT OF CONTROL. IT IS THE ONLY TRANSPERTAION TO GET MY DAD BACK AND FORT TO THE HOSPITAL TO HAUL HIS POWER WHEEL CHAIR

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering intermittently malfunctioned, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V167000 (Steering). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 60,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power, and was not able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the tone wheel had delaminated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V475000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The VIN was included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

In December 2021, my husband, [XXX] and I purchased a 2016 Ram 1500. We currently only have 37,600 miles on it. Last month, my husband brought the truck into the dealership because the ABS light would occasional light up. We were advised that the ABS module needs to be replaced, but the part was backordered and has been for years apparently. On July 11, 2024, I called and spoke to MOPAR RAM representative Kimberly (Case No. [XXX]) and was told all ABS modules for RAMs are under "engineering review" that there was no eta on the parts and that they could do nothing. Obviously we have put very low millage on the truck and only purchased a few years ago. Having an ABS issue is considerably a huge safety concern and renders the truck un-drivable. When I discussed with Mopar's service representative, she said she could do or tell me anything further. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

This complaint is to acknowledge a problem with my 2016 Ram 1500; I understand that NHTSA is currently investigating the issue. I urge NHTSA to require a recall on this in order to expedite a solution. The following warning lights are present: service ABS system, traction control, check engine, brake (parking brake engaged), check fuel tank cap; the turn signals also blink fast and problem message is present. Inspection is available upon request. The main safety concern is whether or not the brakes are functioning properly. It seems as though the dealer is aware of this widespread issue and the parts needed to fix the issue are unavailable and have been unavailable for an extended time. October 2023 is the date when I had the truck evaluated, if I recall correctly.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle the power steering assist had malfunctioned and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. After restarting the vehicle the failure had self-corrected but later reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the Steering Rack and Pinion were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V167000(Steering). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 50,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and turning, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving and turning. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V167000 (Steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 331,000.

While driving, dash board alert notice of shifter requiring service appeared. Message states not to take gear out of "D" until reaching desired location or may not be able to use "D" again. Later Engine, power steering, air suspension, anti skid alerts began to appear is sequence. Cruise control and other electrical feature will not work during alert. Last anywhere between 5 and 30 or more minutes. Happened 2 days ago while on vacation road trip to Gulf. In Gulf shores now. Now I get an email from dealer about purchasing car insurance repair plan. Seems odd on the timing. Please help. Vehicle will restart and go into gears. Power steering may not work for up to five minutes. Have to stop and restart. Sporadic operation. Suspect tactics by dealer repair database to get customers to buy repair insurance or get vehicle into shop/trade for new vehicle. Please help. Do not know if recent CDK hack involves my dealer.

Intermittent and random loss of electric power steering. Fuse coming off of positive battery terminal for power steering is good, and when power steering is working it functions without issue. Without sign or warning service power steering icon will flash on the dash, resulting in complete loss of power steering. This has been happening for 3 days now, and the power steering system has come back and gone back down countless times at random.