Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Ram 3500 has 19 NHTSA other complaints and 2 other-related recalls.
19
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
17V824000
EQUIPMENT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extin...
16E041000
EQUIPMENT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas sea...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Def pump failed, I had to have it replaced before it degraded my travel speed to 5 mph. After spend... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am writing to report an ongoing issue with my 2016 Ram 3500 (V6), related to Safety Recall V06 (NH... |
| Sep 30, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Upon shifting into reverse the rear tailgate backup camera operates intermittently causing me to lo... |
| Aug 18, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The rear backup camera is working Intermittently causing a lack of view behind the truck. This probl... |
| Apr 21, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My def pump failed. Paid for repair. Now they have a recall for the part. I submitted a claim they d... |
| Apr 7, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle caught fire shortly after initiating OEM remote start. video is available |
| Sep 22, 2020 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A FULL STOP, THE TRUCK ACCELERATES FOR LESS THAN ONE SECOND. AFTER THE SHORT ... |
| Oct 20, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I BOUGHT THIS 2016 RAM 3500 BRAND NEW IN APRIL 2016. I NOW HAVE 9600 MILES ON IT AND THE RIGHT FRONT... |
| Aug 17, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | RAM DEALER SERVICE DEPT. AFTER COMPLETING A STEERING DRAG LINK RECALL SERVICE REPORTED AFTER TEST DR... |
| Jan 19, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THIS IS THE 5TH RAM TRUCK I PURCHASE. I USE THEM FOR WORK. ALL OF THE UNITS HAVE SHORT LIFE SPAN ON ... |
| Dec 17, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHEN USING REMOTE UNLOCK FOB. CAUSES THE TAILGATE TO FALL OPEN AT INTERMITTENT TIMES. WHEN SITTING S... |
| Jun 7, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW WITH THE MANUAL SINGLE ZONE HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTE... |
| May 7, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | INSTALLED A NORTHERN TOOL GRAVITY FED AUXILIARY DIESEL FUEL TANK FOR DIESEL TRUCK. WORKED GREAT FOR ... |
| Feb 13, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBERT51 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER17V-562 RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NO... |
| May 18, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE TRUCK SEATS ARE VIBRATING REALLY BAD AT 60 TO 70 MPH. THE TRUCK WAS BOUGHT NEW IN NC . I DROVE I... |
| Mar 15, 2017 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2016 3500 CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL WITH AISIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND 342 GEAR RATIO HAS SLUGGISH ACC... |
| Jan 27, 2017 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE DEF TANK SUDDENLY READ EMPTY AND IT WAS OVER 3/4 FULL IT BEGAN TO COUNTDOWN THE WARNING OF REDUC... |
| Sep 18, 2016 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE DEF PUMP STOP WORKING NEVER HAD A MAINTENANCE LIGHT TO COME ON UNTIL THE TRUCK REACH ABOUT 76000... |
| Feb 8, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THERE IS AN EXTREME DELAY WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR AND ACTUAL ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. THE... |