2016 RAM 1500 Seat Belts Problems

12 NHTSA complaints on file

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Seat Belts Issues in the 2016 RAM 1500

12 seat belts complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 RAM 1500. Of these, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 4 resulted in injury.

12
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Seat Belts Complaints

#11717951 |
The drivers side seat belt is very difficult to latch.
#11714895 |
When putting on seat belt it won't stay secured, you have to constantly insert seat belt for it to stay, there's something wrong with it.
#11637610 |
Seat belt disengages randomly while driving on the drivers seat. Everyday since December 25, 2024
#11574713 |
I am very angry that the drivers seat belt on my Dodge Ram Hemi 2016 is NOT working properly. I bought the truck used in the fall of 2016 and I & my family have been the only drivers since then. The truck only has 92,235 miles on it & has NOT been used for towing, work nor has it been in an accident. I use it to do my grocery shopping. In 2023 November, the drivers side seat belt quit locking in place when used & it won't retract. If I have an accident I will go through the windshield. The truck is NOT safe for me to drive and the issue with the seat belt is mechanical. I am getting all sorts of pushback from the customer service of Stellantis, Chrysler, FCA US, Dodge Ram, & Mopar representatives. The response is utterly inappropriate - THIS IS A MAJOR...
#11574203 |
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the front driver's side seat belt malfunctioned and did not properly retract, and the locking mechanism would not click and properly lock to secure the driver. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 91,500.
#11524451 |
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while attempting to secure driver’s side seat belt, the belt was only partially inserted. The contact was unable to fasten the seat belt. The contact stated that the seat belt warning light remained illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V580000 (Seat Belts). The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.
#11501602 |
Air bag light stays led ,brake light on seat belt light is on,Sway light is on .was told D.P.S.was told to pass vehicle inspection anyway.
#11176595 |
THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM HAPPENED EARLIER IN JANUARY OF 2019. I OPENED MY VEHICLE AND UPON STARTING IT, I BEGAN TO PUT MY SEAT BELT ON I NOTICED THE TENSION ON THE BELT WAS NON EXISTENT. IN FACT I HAD TO "HELP" THE BELT BACK DOWN INTO THE PULLEY. IT HAS NOT WORKED SINCE. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON ON MY DASH. I HAVE RECEIVED MULTIPLE FACTORY RECALL POSTCARDS IN THE MAIL AT MY NEW HOUSE LISTING MY VIN/VEHICLE AS WELL AS ISSUES WITH THE SEAT BELT AND AIR BAG SYSTEM. UPON RECEIVING THESE POSTCARDS, I FOLLOWED THE INSTRUCTIONS AS IT STATED ON THE CARD AND CALLED TWO LOCAL RAM SERVICE CENTERS: BRUNSWICK AUTO MART 3031 CENTER RD, BRUNSWICK, OH 44212 (330) 460-0721 (AUTHORIZED RAM SERVICE CENTER) AND SPITZER CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM CLEVELAND 13001 BROOKPARK RD, BROOK PARK, OH 44142 (216) 267-2100. THE BRUNSWICK SERVICE CENTER REFUSED...
#11153584 |
TROUBLE GETTING SEAT BELTS LATCHED AND KEEPING THEM LATCHED
#11083836 | Crash
I WAS IN THE ACCIDENT JANUARY 17, 2018 IN MY AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF AND IT IN MY SEATBELT DID NOT WORK DID NOT ENGAGE SO WHEN I HIT A TRUCK A LEG SLIPPED UNDERNEATH THE BRAKE PEDAL AND GOT BRUISED REALLY BAD NONE OF THE AIRBAGS WENT OFF IN MY SEATBELT WOULD NOT HOLD ME IN THE SEAT I SLID DOWN THE SEAT SEAT .ON FEBRUARY 9 I HAD TO GO TO THE DOCTOR THE HOSPITAL TO EMERGENCY I HAD AN EMBOLISM THROUGH MY LOAN AND THEY THINK IT CAME FROM MY LEFT LEG THERE'S A BIG CLOT IN MY LEFT LEG NOW AND IN MY LOV ON FEBRUARY 9 I HAD TO GO TO THE DOCTOR THE HOSPITAL THROUGH EMERGENCY I HAD AN EMBOLISM THROUGH MY LOAN AND THEY THINK IT CAME FROM MY LEFT LEG THERE'S A BIG CLOT IN MY LEFT LEG NOW AND IN...
#11002633 | Crash
A CAR CROSSED A DOUBLE YELLOW LINE ON A 2 LANE ROAD AND HIT MY TRUCK HEAD ON. THE CAR WAS TRAVELLING ABOUT 40 MPH AND I WAS GOING ABOUT 32 MPH. ALL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO LOCK ALLOWING ME TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL WITH MY CHEST AND RIGHT ARM. I SUSTAINED SEVERS BRUISING AND WHIPLASH. I AM STILL BEING TREATED FOR MY INJURIES. ..UPDATED 07/13/17 *BF ...UPDATED 08/02/17 *BF *JS
#10915347 | Crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED IN A CRASH. UPON IMPACT, THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT'S BODY STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HANDS AND HEAD. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND PARKED AFTER THE CRASH. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.

Other 2016 RAM 1500 Problem Areas

Steering 286 complaints Engine 281 complaints Service Brakes 206 complaints Power Train 197 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 180 complaints Electrical System 172 complaints Unknown Or Other 121 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 96 complaints Fuel System Diesel 77 complaints Suspension 63 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 51 complaints Air Bags 46 complaints Structurebody 30 complaints Exterior Lighting 17 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 16 complaints Wheels 12 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 10 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking 10 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 8 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 7 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 5 complaints Visibilitywiper 5 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 4 complaints Tires 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 3 complaints Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Fuel System Dieseldeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebodytailgate 2 complaints Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera 1 complaint Back Over Prevention Warnings 1 complaint Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systeminstrument Panelfuel Gauge 1 complaint Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer 1 complaint Electrical Systemsoftware 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Filter 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlespindle 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Traction Control System 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlthrottle 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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