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#BS-2016-RAM150-7AE42016 Ram 1500
Based on reports from 1,000 owners and 17 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 1,000 complaints, 93 crashes, 54 fires, and 17 recalls.
Top reported problems
engine failure
14 complaints • Severity 9.6/10
jumps when coming to a stop
11 complaints • Severity 7.1/10
engine light on
8 complaints • Severity 5.8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
218 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 42K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (292 reports) • Median: 42K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (218 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2016 Ram 1500: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2016 Ram 1500, with 218 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 42,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 42K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2016 Ram 1500, with 162 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2016 Ram 1500, with 107 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2016 Ram 1500, with 85 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Ram 1500. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (17 recalls)
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured June 17, 2015, to September 28, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with rear axles that were incorrectly heat treated.
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 1500 trucks with a 5.7L engine and dual exhaust manufactured August 3, 2015, to August 10, 2015. The affected vehicles may be missing a heat shield for the spare tire.
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 seat covers were sold through Chrysler dealerships beginning October 15, 2015. The seat covers can impede the deployment of the seat thorax airbags.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2015, to September 13, 2015. Contamination on the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control circuit board may cause a short and result in the loss of power steering assist.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured February 19, 2016, to March 3, 2016. The front halfshafts may have been incorrectly manufactured causing them to fracture without warning.
+ 12 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2016 Ram 1500 vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD)
This vehicle
1,000
Class avg
1061
Complaint volume is roughly in line with other standard pickup trucks 2wd vehicles from 2016.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,000 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 17 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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