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Ram 2500 · 2016

14 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V010000·2025-01-16

    Chrysler Recalls Ram Trucks Due to Side Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Chrysler is recalling specific Ram trucks because side curtain air bag inflators may rupture, potentially sending metal fragments into the cabin.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 3500, 1500, 2500, 3500 CAB CHASSIS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V347000·2019-05-09

    Chrysler Recalls Ram Pickup Trucks Due to Tailgate Latch Fracture Risk

    Chrysler is recalling specific Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks because a tailgate latch component may fracture, causing the tailgate to open while driving and creating a road hazard.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 3500, 1500, 2500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18E096000·2018-10-16

    Streetcar Recalls Aftermarket Suspension Kits for RAM Trucks

    Streetcar ORV LLC is recalling aftermarket suspension kits for 2013-2018 RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks because improper installation may weaken the steering connection, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 3500, 2500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V486000·2018-07-27

    RAM Pickup Trucks Recalled for Tailgate Latch Fracture Risk

    Chrysler is recalling 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks because the tailgate latch may fracture and open while driving, potentially causing cargo to fall out.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 1500, 3500, 2500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V332000·2018-05-17

    Chrysler Recalls Vehicles for Cruise Control Disengagement Defect

    Chrysler is recalling over 4.8 million vehicles because a wiring short may prevent the cruise control system from disengaging, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    RAM — RAM, JEEP, CHRYSLER 5500, WRANGLER, CHEROKEE, GRAND CHEROKEE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V821000·2017-12-20

    FCA Recalls Ram Trucks Due to Transmission Shift Interlock Defect

    FCA is recalling specific Ram trucks because the brake transmission shift interlock pin may stick, allowing the vehicle to shift out of park without the brake pedal or key, increasing rollaway risk.

    Product
    RAM — RAM, DODGE 2500, 4500, 3500, RAM 5500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V499000·2017-08-10

    AEV Recalls Modified RAM 2500 and 3500 Trucks Due to Wheel Fracture Risk

    Streetcar ORV LLC is recalling 2013-2017 RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks modified with specific cast aluminum wheels that may fracture, causing rapid air loss and potential loss of vehicle control.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 2500, 3500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V302000·2017-05-09

    FCA Recalls Ram Trucks Due to Disabled Side Curtain Air Bags

    FCA US LLC is recalling 2013-2016 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks because a sensor fault may disable side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners, increasing injury risk in crashes.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 1500, 3500, 2500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V592000·2015-09-23

    FCA Recalls 2016 Ram Trucks Due to Engine Stalling Risk

    FCA is recalling 2016 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks because a short circuit in the Engine Control Module may cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 4500, 5500, 3500, 2500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V632000·2021-08-12

    RAM Trucks Recalled for Side Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Chrysler is recalling 2015-2020 RAM trucks because side air bag inflators may rupture or detach, posing an injury risk.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 2500, 3500, 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V824000·2017-12-21

    Chrysler Recalls Vehicles with Defective Kidde Fire Extinguishers

    Chrysler is recalling various Dodge, Jeep, and RAM vehicles equipped with specific Kidde fire extinguishers that may clog or detach, posing injury risks.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, RAM, JEEP DURANGO, CHALLENGER, RAM 1500, 5500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V562000·2017-09-12

    RAM Trucks Recalled for Water Pump Leak Fire Risk

    Chrysler is recalling 2013-2017 RAM trucks with specific Cummins diesel engines because a water pump defect may leak coolant and increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 2500, 3500, 4500, 5500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16E041000·2016-05-16

    Chrysler Recalls Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for RAM Trucks

    Chrysler is recalling aftermarket Mopar canvas seat covers for 2012-2016 RAM trucks because they can impede airbag deployment, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, RAM RAM 1500, 1500, 3500, RAM 3500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

  • 20164/5

    6 trims tested for 2016; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations — 2 open

  • RQ25003 Recall Query · open · power train:automatic transmission
  • PE24009 Preliminary Evaluation · open · power train:automatic transmission
  • PE22012 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
  • PE21021 Preliminary Evaluation · fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump
  • PE19017 Preliminary Evaluation · power train
  • EA19004 Engineering Analysis · steering:linkages:drag:link:connection

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2018 · cruise-control 186 complaints
  • 2018 · powertrain 61 complaints, median 16,500 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2016 · powertrain 58 complaints, median 26,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2014 · powertrain 56 complaints, median 54,000 mi
  • 2017 · cruise-control 43 complaints
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.

Technical service bulletins

1,099 manufacturer service bulletins across 14 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.3/5
  • 2025: 3.4/5 · 61 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2024: 3.5/5 · 56 complaints · most complained-of: brakes
  • 2023: 4.2/5
  • 2022: 3.8/5

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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