2016 Ram 3500 Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

27Steering complaints

20.3%Of all 133 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

STEERING27 · 20.3%

ENGINE21 · 15.8%

WHEELS20 · 15%

POWER TRAIN19 · 14.3%

Unspecified / other16 · 12%

Share of the 133 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Ram 3500 overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns 2016 Ram 3500. The contact became aware that the front passenger's side tires had been wearing out prematurely. The vehicle was taken…”NHTSA complaint 11567434 — filed 01/24/2024

“The contact owns a 2016 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle was inspected and informed of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V021000 (Steering) and 18E096000…”NHTSA complaint 11520555 — filed 05/05/2023

“The contact owns a 2016 Ram 3500. The contact stated after purchasing the vehicle, the local dealer informed him about NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V021000 (Steering)…”NHTSA complaint 11456841 — filed 03/15/2022

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Ram 3500 have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2016 Ram 3500: 27 of 133 complaints on file (20.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Ram 3500 have in total?

133 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.