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2016 Ram 1500

What 2016 Ram 1500 owners report most

Steering complaints are the most-reported concern for this model year, followed closely by engine and brake issues, with powertrain problems also appearing frequently. Owners describe a range of sudden, in-motion failures — from loss of acceleration and brake pedals traveling to the floorboard, to violent shaking and noise while driving. Several categories include reports associated with fires or crashes, indicating that a meaningful share of incidents involved serious safety consequences.

Most reported areas

Steering safety 20%
Owners report an intermittent popping noise occurring behind the dashboard near the steering column when turning the steering wheel left or right. · 1 fire · 6 crash · 3 injured
Engine safety 19%
Owners report sudden loss of acceleration while driving, requiring the vehicle to coast to a stop before normal operation could resume. · 24 fire · 2 crash · 7 injured
Service Brakes safety 17%
Owners report the brake pedal traveling all the way to the floorboard during braking, with at least one case attributed to a failed rear brake line. · 2 fire · 10 crash
Power Train safety 13%
Owners report the vehicle shaking violently without warning while underway, in some cases traced to bolts securing the driveshaft to the differential coming loose. · 5 fire · 34 crash · 15 injured
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 12%
186 reports (12%) · 4 fire · 2 crash · 1 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 1,495 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.