Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Ram 1500 has 28 NHTSA structure complaints and 1 structure-related recall.
28
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
18V486000
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | RAM has an extended warranty out regarding the front strap for the fuel tank that is known to fail. ... |
| Oct 30, 2024 | STRUCTURE | the a pillar on the right side of the windshield is rusted and the trim falling off which could roll... |
| Oct 29, 2024 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, he heard... |
| Mar 31, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Rear sliding window leaks . Water fill up over the track inside and drain can't keep up with volum... |
| Jan 29, 2024 | STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL LEVEL SENSER NOT READING , WENT ON VACATION FUEL WASNT READING AN I JUST FILLED IT UP . TOOK IT... |
| Sep 4, 2023 | STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Front fuel tank strap broke. This is a known issue for Dodge ram trucks. It is the same issue that h... |
| Jan 15, 2022 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear ... |
| Jan 5, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The tailgate of the truck does not remain shut. It unlatches and opens while the vehicle is in motio... |
| Jan 1, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 RAM 1500. The contact stated while the vehicle was at a standstill, he notic... |
| Apr 9, 2021 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | WHILE HAVING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE I DISCOVERED ON THE VEHICLE SEVERAL SMALL AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT A... |
| Jan 1, 2021 | STRUCTURE | MY 2016 DODGE RAM, REAR WINDOW BEGAN LEAKING DURING A HEAVY RAIN. WATER BEGAN RUNNING IN FROM THE TO... |
| Nov 20, 2020 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY TAILGATE HAS OPENED BY ITSELF 4 TIMES RECENTLY. I CHECK EVERY TIME I CLOSE IT TO ENSURE THAT IT'S... |
| Aug 1, 2020 | STRUCTURE | I NOW HAVE 4 INCH CRACK IN FLOOR MIDWAY THROUGH VAN |
| Jun 19, 2020 | STRUCTURE | THE DRIVER'S SIDE INTERIOR DOOR LATCH HAS FAILED EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 50K MILES. TH... |
| Jan 9, 2020 | STRUCTURE | LAST MONTH (DECEMBER 2019) ON A COLD DAY, I TRIED TO PUT DOWN THE DRIVER'S WINDOW IN 2016 RAM 1500. ... |
| Dec 12, 2019 | STRUCTURE | MY TAILGATE IS LOOSE AND THE LATCH GOT REPLACED FROM A RECALL BUT IT RATTLES GOING OVER RUG AREAS! |
| Nov 13, 2019 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the dealer had previously performed the re... |
| Sep 16, 2019 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | VEHICLE TAKEN IN ON 8-12-19 TO DEALERSHIP TO CHECK OUT DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AFTER "APPROVED EMISSON... |
| Jan 1, 2019 | STRUCTURE | The tailgate on my 2016 Dodge Ram will not stay locked and falls open during cold weather. I've con... |
| Nov 15, 2018 | STRUCTURE | DRIVER SIDE WINDOW CLIPS KEEP BREAKING WHENEVER TEMPERATURE GOES BELIE FREEZING. 3 TIMES TO DEALER T... |