2016 Ram 3500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ram 3500. The most-reported areas: Steering (29), Wheels (21), Engine (21).
Key takeaways
- 134 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 12 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 29 | 22% |
| Wheels | 21 | 16% |
| Engine | 21 | 16% |
| Power Train | 19 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 9% |
| Suspension | 10 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 10 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 8 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,suspension,wheels - filed 2026-08-18
Pursuant to a manufacturer-issued safety recall (V06) on a steering assembly component, the manufacturer's remedy permanently damaged an otherwise functioning, adjustable steering component and created a financial barrier to basic vehicle maintenance. The component, post remedy, now would have to be replaced in order ...
Steering - filed 2026-05-15
The contact owns a 2016 RAM 3500. The contact stated that when he took his vehicle to be aligned, he was advised that the vehicle was not able to be aligned, due to a previous recall repair where the drag link was welded unless the drag link was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of this issue. The failure mileage...
Steering - filed 2026-05-11
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 3500. The contact stated that when taking the vehicle to the dealer for recall repair for a drag link failure, from a previous owner, the vehicle was misaligned and the vehicle was unable to be serviced and could not be properly aligned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was n...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.