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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; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.