CarRecallWatchThe 2016 RAM 4500 has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).
2016 RAM 4500 recalls
Wrong lug nut torque spec can break wheel studs
Some RAM 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks and cab chassis were built with incorrect torque information in the Service and Owner's Manuals.
Cruise Control May Not Shut Off, Raising Crash Risk
A short circuit in the wiring can stop the cruise control from disengaging, whether by pressing the brake pedal or switching the system off manually.
Fire Extinguisher May Clog or Fail to Discharge
Some in-vehicle Kidde fire extinguishers, sold with certain Chrysler, Dodge, and RAM vehicles, may become clogged.
Transmission can shift out of Park without brake pedal
A brake interlock pin in the column-shift transmission can stick in the open position after the brake pedal is pressed for a long time while the vehicle is running and in Park.
Leaking Water Pump Can Cause Engine Fire
Certain RAM 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks with 6.7L Cummins diesel engines may have Concentric-brand water pumps that lack a vent hole.
Transfer Case Shaft Can Break, Causing Power Loss or Rollaway
The transfer case in these trucks may have been built with a misshapen main output shaft, which can create voids that lead to the shaft fracturing.
Engine May Stall Without Warning, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2016 Ram 2500, 3500 and 4500/5500 trucks built between July 31 and August 13, 2015, with a 6.7L Cummins diesel engine may have an Engine Control Module (ECM) that can short circuit.
Most common 2016 RAM 4500 problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 4500. WHILE GETTING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WHEEL WELLS OVER BOTH REAR TIRES HAD FRACTURED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH IF THE WHEEL WELLS WERE TO FRACTURE COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE CONTACT PLACED SAFETY STRAPS OVER BOTH WHEEL WELLS TO KEEP THEM TEMPORARILY SECURED. THE MANUFACTURER THAT INSTALLED THE WHEEL WELLS WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
2016 RAM 4500 questions
Does the 2016 RAM 4500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2016 RAM 4500: Wrong lug nut torque spec can break wheel studs; Cruise Control May Not Shut Off, Raising Crash Risk; Fire Extinguisher May Clog or Fail to Discharge; Transmission can shift out of Park without brake pedal; Leaking Water Pump Can Cause Engine Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 RAM 4500?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 RAM 4500 has been fixed?
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