Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Ram 1500 has 128 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
128
Complaints
1
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 C...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | My Truck has less than 60,000 miles have paid for the extended warranty and now have a infamous ABS ... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | My abs module has an error code and I can't find the part I need. |
| Nov 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | 2016 Ram 1500. Abs system malfunction. Brakes lock up randomly. Abs, brake light, traction contro... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | On 10/21/2025, my ABS module failed. This failure caused my brakes to fully apply on their own while... |
| Oct 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | 2016 Ram 1500 Express, 5.7L, 65K miles. The ABS, Traction Control, Break lights are on. This also im... |
| Sep 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | On September 29, 2025, my vehicle overheated. Smoke was coming from the interior vents as well as fr... |
| Sep 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | I have a 2016 dodge 1500 hemi 5.7. The chrysler dealership diagnose that the abs module was bad. the... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | k my abs and traction control and brake light came on my truck has 86k miles well took it and got it... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that at start-up, the fuel gauge indicated that... |
| Aug 22, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | The ABS module failed causing the cruise control, ABS, and traction control systems to become inoper... |
| Jul 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | My Ram truck ( with extended manufacturer's warranty) has a faulty ABS module which has resulted in ... |
| Jul 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | The Antilock Braking System module has failed, rendering the ABS system inoperative as well as prohi... |
| Jul 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | I have a abs, E brake and traction control light on I'm my dash. It will not let me use cruise contr... |
| Jun 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | the connecter under Power Distribution Center has melted and has made it so that the blower motor tu... |
| Apr 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | ABS control module failed. Dash warning lights are on and error code present for ABS module failure.... |
| Apr 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | ASB warning light is on Emergency brake light is on Check engine light is on Fuel cap light is on Ba... |
| Mar 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The right-hand turn signal fails to cancel after turning. Since we expect it to cancel, this leads t... |
| Mar 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | ABS module malfunction according to codes. Brake and traction control lights are on 97% of the time,... |
| Mar 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | ABS module failed at 46000 miles. Cannot drive the vehicle due to this problem. Code C2200-49 inte... |
| Feb 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | -My ABS module failed over a year ago and is available for inspection. -My ABS, anti-lock, cruise co... |