Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Ram 1500 has 187 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 4 powertrain-related recalls.
187
Complaints
4
Recalls
15
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
17V821000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017...
17V198000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 1500 trucks. The differential pin retaining screw may come loose while driving, potentially ...
16V301000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured February 19, 2016, to March 3, 2016. The front halfshafts may have been ...
15V661000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured June 17, 2015, to September 28, 2015. The affected vehic...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Passenger side axle half shaft has separated. There is a recall (Safety Recall S32) currently on 20... |
| May 9, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the re... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,ENGINE | The Dealer did not complete this Safety Recall, They refused to follow up with the repair descriptio... |
| Apr 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | ABS unit failed. This renders the Traction control system, ABS braking, cruise control, and 4WD syst... |
| Dec 5, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Since buying our 2016 Ram 1500 ecodiesel, we have had nothing but problems. In 2020 there was an EGR... |
| Nov 26, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Husbands car started making a ticking noise and was loosing power while driving, so we brought it in... |
| Nov 15, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | Brake Warning light on, ABS light on, traction control light on, cruse control disabled, 4 wheel dri... |
| Nov 3, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Lost acceleration, check engine light and warning light came on ‘Service Electronic Throttle Control... |
| Aug 27, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | This vehicle has had an open recall (22V-406) open since June 2022, Dodge Ram still hasn't provided ... |
| Aug 17, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle suddenly started performing very erratically on highway. After inspection the camshaft ... |
| May 21, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | I have a 2016 RAM 1500. At 50k miles, the ABS light and the brake light came on. The message states ... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | There was a recall on my 2016, dodge ram eco-diesel for the crankshaft position sensor and tone whee... |
| Jan 22, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | While driving through mountainous terrain, my truck became unable to change gears and illuminated a ... |
| Dec 6, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | While driving at 70 MPH down I-90 in upstate New York, during rush hour traffic, my 2016 Ram 1500 ec... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | 2016 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L 4x4 6 speed. Transmission failed at 149000 kms. Highly maintained police ... |
| Jun 8, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Nothing happened, yet. The magnetic material attached to the reluctor wheel provides a signal to the... |
| Jan 14, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | My 2016 Ram 1500 Sport developed an exhaust leak originating from the exhaust manifold like many oth... |
| Dec 23, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | Traveling at hwy speeds the vehicle lurched as if the brakes were suddenly slammed on then removed. ... |
| Dec 16, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | The ABS control module and pump failed. ABS Light, Traction / Stabilitrak light / Brake Light on V... |
| Nov 26, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The service electronic throttle control keeps coming on despite efforts to correct. The sensor was c... |