2016 RAM 3500 Structurebody Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2016 RAM 3500
3 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 RAM 3500. 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
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
I purchased this vehicle new in 2016. It currently has approximately 49,000 miles. It has never been involved in any collision. In Feb. 2023 I took it to a Les Schwab Tire Center to have the drag link replaced & alignment done. When the repairs were completed the technician informed me that I may have a rear axle misalignment as he noticed the rear axle appeared to have shifted to the right of the vehicle & recommended taking it to a collision repair shop for further inspection. My next move was taking it to an independent shop & have the rear leaf springs inspected for correct alignment which found nothing abnormal but they also measured from the center of the front wheel to the center of the rear wheel on both sides of the vehicle and found a difference in measurement of approximately 3/4". They had me drive the vehicle...
MY 2016 RAM 3500 DRW LIMITED LEANS TO THE RIGHT APPROXIMATELY 3/4 INCH. WHEN I PLACE MY TRUCK CAMPER ON TOP, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG/SENSOR DOES NOT RISE EQUALLY WITH THE LEFT. AS A RESULT, I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH LEAN TO THE RIGHT. I DID NOT NOTICE THE TRUCK LEANS TO THE RIGHT UNTIL I PURCHASED A TRUCK CAMPER 3 MONTHS AGO. I TOOK IT TO RAM, THEY PUT IT ON A COMPUTER TO TRY AND ADJUST THE SETTINGS. IT DID NOT WORK. APPARENTLY, ONLY A FEW RAM MECHANICS IN THE US UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEM AND CAN FIX MY ISSUE. I'M MORE THAN HAPPY TO GO ANYWHERE TO FIX MY ISSUE. APPARENTLY, THERE IS NO TECHNICAL BULLETIN TO FIX MY ISSUE. I UNDERSTAND PLACING A CAMPER ON TOP OF THE TRUCK IS A MODIFICATION TO THE TRUCK. BUT, THESE TRUCKS ARE MARKETED...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V562000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN), 18V486000 (STRUCTURE, LATCHES, LOCKS, LINKAGES) AND 19V021000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Other 2016 RAM 3500 Problem Areas
Steering
25 complaints
Engine
20 complaints
Wheels
20 complaints
Power Train
18 complaints
Unknown Or Other
16 complaints
Service Brakes
11 complaints
Electrical System
9 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Air Bags
8 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Warnings
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint