Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Ram 3500 has 26 NHTSA steering complaints and 2 steering-related recalls.
26
Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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 ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 3500. The contact stated that upon inspection, the tires showed excessiv... |
| Jun 13, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the st... |
| May 3, 2024 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | death wobble incident in my Ram 3500. Incident occurred while pulling a 35' foot Living Quarters hor... |
| Nov 10, 2023 | STEERING | The contact owns 2016 Ram 3500. The contact became aware that the front passenger's side tires had b... |
| May 1, 2023 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle was inspected and informed of ... |
| Jan 1, 2023 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | Four death wobble incidents in the last 18 months. Unknown part failure, Replaced front track bar, r... |
| Nov 23, 2021 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 3500. The contact stated after purchasing the vehicle, the local dealer ... |
| Aug 7, 2021 | STEERING | Steering is failing. Steers like a boat. Looses control in turns. Over adjustment and correction mus... |
| Dec 25, 2019 | STEERING | WHEN DRIVING DOWN ROAD CONSTANTLY MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO RIGHT AND OR STEERING WHEEL BEING HELD TO OR A... |
| Nov 1, 2019 | STEERING | I APPLAUD YOUR WORK IN HOLDING AUTOMAKERS ACCOUNTABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING VEHICLE SAFETY ISSU... |
| May 15, 2019 | STEERING | GENTLEMEN, THIS COMPLAINT IS IN REGARDS TO THE CURRENT V06 RECALL THAT AFFECTS RAM HEAVY DUTY TRUC... |
| May 2, 2019 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER... |
| Apr 15, 2019 | STEERING | FCA AND THE DEALER REFUSES TO VERIFY THE SAFETY OF MY TRUCK. I BROUGHT MY TRUCK TO THE DEALER FOR R... |
| Apr 2, 2019 | STEERING,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER... |
| Mar 29, 2019 | STEERING | JAM NUTS ON DRAG LINK ADJUSTER KEEP LOOSENING. RAM HAS ISSUED A JUNK FIX BY WELDING THE NUTS TO ADJU... |
| Mar 26, 2019 | STEERING | I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE #V06/NHTSA19V-021 IN THE MAIL, SO I WENT OUT TO INSPECT THE DRAG LINK ON ... |
| Mar 13, 2019 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: ... |
| Mar 11, 2019 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WITH MY TRAILER LOADED WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL STOPPED CONTROLLING THE ... |
| Feb 1, 2019 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19... |
| Jan 25, 2019 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19... |