Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2016 Ram 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 20-25 MPH, the steering became inoperable. The contact was unable to control the vehicle and crashed into the curb, and the passenger side tire popped. The driver continued to drive and parked. The contact changed the tire, and upon starting the vehicle, the tire and traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact noticed the passenger side fender and rim were scraped from the cement. The contact stated that the failure was due to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V167000 (Steering). There were no reported injuries, airbag deployment, or police report filed. The contact called the local dealer, who scheduled an appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and was informed by a mechanic that the front passenger's side wheel lug nuts and bolts were loosened and had detached. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined that the lug nuts were missing. The dealer stated that the wheel, lug nuts, bolts, and hub needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on March 19th, 2025, the failure reoccurred while driving approximately 75 MPH. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road and became aware that the lug nuts had either sheared off or had detached from the vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to another dealer, who replaced three lug bolts and lug nuts. …
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the ABS, TPMS, trailer brake control unit, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the part to repair the vehicle was on backorder. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The vehicle has a faulty ABS module, which has resulted in my truck losing traction on dry roads and wet roads, however the "wet" roads are a result of a minimal sprinkle. The vehicle is beyond a vital component of my ability to make a living, i work in construction and have to be able to safely move equipment and supplies to sites; as of right now I am unable to drive the vehicle. The faulty ABS module caused my brakes to lock while pulling out of a park space with a slight incline in my place of employment, resulting in the sliding backwards towards a company vehicle and to avoid hitting it I moved the steering wheel to collide with a brick wall. The brakes and rotors were replaced a few months earlier this year as well as the truck being serviced regularly, however, the truck has continued to have parts fail throughout this year. …
"Service ABS System", "Service Electronic Braking System" and Traction Control warnings keep randomly occurring. Replacement ABS module is unavailable for this extremely widespread issue. Has anyone discussed a class action lawsuit for this issue? I've never had more problems with a vehicle than I've had with this truck. Ram should be embarrassed. I'll be trading it in soon and I'll never buy another one, that's for sure.
I bought my truck August 17, 2016 brand new from Crown Dodge - Chrysler with 7 miles on the odometer. When I bought my truck it had Good Year tires on the truck. At about 35k to 40k miles I replaced those tires with Michelin Defender LTX M/S that I purchased from Delta World Tire shop located 1629 Popps Ferry Road, Biloxi, MS 39532. Initially Delta World Tire shop could not correctly balance the rear tires. After a couple of complaints and rebalancing the tires, both within a 4 week time period, the manager rode with me on a road test. At this point, he ordered 2 new tires, however that did not take care of the problem. Since then I have twice had the tires rotated and aligned and supposedly balanced by the same tire shop that I purchased them from. …
2016 Dodge Ram 1500. Attorney representing consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire after service center worked on the engine noises. Dealership refuses to cover additional repairs. Consumer seeks reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses. Also, the tire pressure light was on.
I purchased a 2016 Ram 1500 in May 2019 with approximately 25K miles on it. A few days after purchasing I noticed a vibration coming from the rear of the truck that's causes the whole bed to shake around 65+ MPH. Took the truck to a local shop and the mechanic pointed out to me the driveshaft was wobbling a little when he had the truck on the lift. Took the truck to two different Dodge dealers about the issue, the first dealer told me they couldn't replicate the problem. So I went on a test drive with them and all of a sudden the noticed the vibration I was complaining about. Long story short they told me my tires(only 25,000 miles) were bad and I should replace them, get an alignment and the problem would be solved. So I did just that and the vibration of the whole bed was still there, they rebalanced the tires and the vibration was still present. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. While driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel inadvertently jerked to the left at a 90 degree angle. The vehicle drove off the road and onto a grassy median. The contact immediately depressed the brake pedal after the vehicle stopped and turned off the ignition. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove approximately half a mile to his home. There were no warning indicators illuminated when the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed the next day to garber Chevrolet Buick GMC (3340 us-17 green cove springs, fl 32043, [phone]). The vehicle was test driven, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact was informed to replace both rear tires. The contact replied that replacing the tires was absurd because the vehicle was new. The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …
Goodyear wrangler sr-a tires that came on the truck from new were not holding pressure. One in particular ad to be aired up every few days. Dealer could not find a problem, local tire shop also could not find a hole. The tire became a flat whilst we were in an area with no cell service (no way to contact roadside assistance) therefore the spare was put on. The entire spare (a different size from the rest of the tires/wheels) fell off the next day. A stud on the hub was completely sheared. I was driving less than 10 MPH. Chrysler said that because we put the spare on, it was not covered under warranty. Several issues here; -original tires should never have failed -spare wheel had a different rolling radius -why put a jack/spare in the truck if its not covered by warranty when you use it?
Related recalls
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.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a spare tire heat shield if the vehicle is missing one. Vehicles that have already been sold with an excess of 50 miles will also have their spare tires replaced.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2016 Ram 1500?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2016 Ram 1500, 1% of the model year's 1,554 complaints. The component named most often is pressure monitoring and regulating systems (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2016 Ram 1500 wheel & tire problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 15V-663 (temporary/emergency spare tire, Oct 16, 2015). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2016 Ram 1500 wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 25,000 miles, and 47% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 1 fire and 1 injury to wheels & tires problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.