2016 Ram 1500 brakes problems
The 2016 Ram 1500 has 255 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
255
Brakes complaints
12%
Share of year
10
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“ABS System failed when making a right hand turn. It cause my truck to fishtail into on coming traffic and wind up on the other side of the road going the opposite direction. We have not been to a dealership yet. Scared to drive it again. The traction control light and ABS light and brake lights are…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 2016 Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA has 255 complaints about the 2016 Ram 1500 brakes — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.