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2016 Ram 2500 Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Ram 2500 has 40 NHTSA steering complaints and 2 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Ram 2500

Powertrain
55
Steering
40
Electrical
30
Engine
28
Other
28
Brakes
21
Structure
10
Airbags
8
Suspension
7
Speed Control
7
Tires
6
Seat Belts
4
Wheels
3

40

Complaints

2

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

Steering Recalls

19V021000

STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage...

18E096000

STEERING:LINKAGES

Streetcar ORV LLC (Streetcar) is recalling certain American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) 3" Dualsport aftermarket suspension kits, part numbers N0436000 ...

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 23, 2025STEERINGDrag link issue led to not being able to get an alignment, dealership and RAM support refused to fix...
Jul 1, 2025STEERINGThe low pressure power steering hose is leaking and can't get part for it. Been having to invest in ...
Jul 11, 2024STEERINGOn 7/11/2024, I had a service performed at a local independent automotive repair facility because I ...
May 21, 2024STEERINGThe contact owns a 2016 Ram 2500. The contact stated while the vehicle was taken for an alignment, t...
May 2, 2024STEERING,SERVICE BRAKESSome time as i apply the brakes i get a pulse pushing back on the brake pedal , it results in a slow...
Nov 29, 2023STEERINGI took my 2016 Dodge Ram to the dealership that I purchased it from and asked for an alignment. The ...
Aug 13, 2023STEERINGThe contact owns a 2016 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle wa...
Apr 10, 2023STEERING,SUSPENSIONI received an NHTSA recall notice V06/NHTSA 19V-021 on or about April 2023, I brought this vehicle ...
Nov 17, 2022STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERIn 2020, Dodge repaired a recall by welding the steering linkage nut to the drag link. This recall (...
Sep 20, 2022STEERING,SUSPENSIONMy 2016 RAM has very loose steering and has almost caused me an accident several times due to my lac...
Jul 28, 2021STEERINGAfter buying new tire. I had an alignment done. in order to align the vehicle i was told the draglin...
May 21, 2021STEERINGrecall number 19V021000 was performed to correct drag link jam nuts loosening. took truck in to get ...
Oct 20, 2020STEERINGTHE CONSTITUENT CONTACTED SENATOR AMY KLOBUCHAR REQUESTING ASSISTANCE ISSUING A RECALL RELATED TO TH...
Feb 17, 2020STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH DOWN A MOUNTAIN THE STEERING WHEEL FAI...
Jan 20, 2020STEERINGI CALLED MY DEALER ABOUT A RECENT RECALL NOTICE I RECEIVED IN THE MAIL. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY ...
Jan 14, 2020STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI HAVE TRIED MANY TIMES TO GET THESE NUMEROUS SAFETY RECALL COMPLIED WITH AND GET NO FOLLOW UP FROM ...
Oct 16, 2019STEERINGThe contact owns a 2016 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Ca...
Oct 10, 2019STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS UNKNOWN WARNING L...
Oct 1, 2019STEERINGWHEN DRIVING MY 2016 RAM 2500 THERE IS WOBBLE OR SEVERE VIBRATION. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS I SOMETIMES HAV...
Sep 1, 2019STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED TO THE RIGHT O...

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