2016 Ram 2500 steering problems
43 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2016 Ram 2500, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 43 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 34,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 34,000 miles, and 74% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
B/t 15-20 MPH, the engine shuts off. No warning, no noise, oil pressure gauge goes to nothing, and rpms drop to 0. I loose control of steering as well. Everything else has power to it (radio, lights, etc work) has happened 4 times, 3 in a row, spent 2 days at dealer and they couldn't find anything wrong. Happened the 4th time and I have it on video. Its going back to the dealer on monday for them to try again.
On 6/22/18, the operator noticed a knocking or clunking sound coming from the front end. Vehicle was brought to the woodstock garage with 23358 miles. Repair order 17572 was completed and it was found to have a loose left inner tie rod lock nut loose. It was inspected, repaired and aligned. Initially we were charged for the repair, but latter received credit, on 13 sep 18 it was again found to have a loose lock nut, it was repaired under warranty with 26498 miles.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Ram 2500
- Drivetrain & axles 64 complaints
- Engine 59 complaints
- Electrical system 39 complaints
- Brakes 35 complaints
- Cruise control 17 complaints