2016 RAM 1500 Structure Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2016 RAM 1500
2 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 RAM 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Structure Complaints
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, he heard the sound of the tailgate opening independently. When the contact stopped the vehicle, he observed that the tailgate was open and he was able to raise and secure the tailgate. The contact stated that later he was starting the vehicle and saw that the tailgate was again open, however, he was not able to secure the tailgate. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The contact called a local dealer and was informed that he would need to bring the vehicle in for a diagnostic check. The contact asked if there was an open recall. The contact was advised by the dealer that NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V486000 (Structure,...
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the dealer had previously performed the recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V486000 (Structure, Latches/Locks/Linkages) on the vehicle. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and then arriving to the destination, the contact became aware that the tailgate had opened unexpectedly. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving, which caused items in the trunk to fall out onto the road. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V486000 (Structure, Latches/Locks/Linkages). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,500.
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
Seat Belts
12 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
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