2016 Ram 1500 body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 36 complaints for the 2016 Ram 1500, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 37,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 37,000 miles, and 73% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
Truck proceeding at about 30-35 miles per hr. On a main city street when a car traveled directly in front of it due to its failure to stop at a stop sign on a side street. Front of truck crashed into car. Extensive damage to front of truck resulted. Questioning why no deployment of air bag in this head- on crash. Truck's driver hit steering wheel with forehead and was knocked unconscious for a brief period of time. Neck and hip injuries were likewise sustained.
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, he heard the sound of the tailgate opening independently. When the contact stopped the vehicle, he observed that the tailgate was open and he was able to raise and secure the tailgate. The contact stated that later he was starting the vehicle and saw that the tailgate was again open, however, he was not able to secure the tailgate. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Ram 1500
- Engine 355 complaints
- Steering 314 complaints
- Brakes 285 complaints
- Fuel system 282 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 202 complaints
- Electrical system 193 complaints
- Cruise control 111 complaints
- Suspension 69 complaints