2016 Ram 1500 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 283 brake complaints for the 2016 Ram 1500, 18% of all complaints for the year, with 10 crashes and 2 fires linked to the brake system. Median mileage at failure is 71,000. No related recalls are listed for this issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 283
- 18% of 1,541
- Crashes reported
- 10
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 71,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal travels to the floor with little or no stopping power, sometimes causing a crash.
- ABS, traction control, and brake warning lights illuminate together, often followed by the ABS module failing and being unavailable as a replacement part.
- Brakes lock up or activate randomly, even when the pedal has not been pressed hard.
- Owners report the vehicle failing to stop when depressing the brake pedal at low speeds, resulting in rear-end collisions.
- Some owners report smoke or fire originating near the wheel or brake compartment while driving on the highway.
- Steering or traction control problems occur alongside brake warning lights, contributing to loss of vehicle control.
When 2016 Ram 1500 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 7, 2016, latest Sep 20, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 Ram 1500
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2016 Ram 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 283 brake-related complaints for the 2016 Ram 1500, which is 18% of all 1,541 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2016 Ram 1500 brake problems?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue on the 2016 Ram 1500.
- At what mileage do 2016 Ram 1500 brake problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 71,000 miles.
- Are 2016 Ram 1500 brake problems dangerous?
- NHTSA data links 10 crashes and 2 fires to brake complaints for the 2016 Ram 1500, with owners reporting ABS failure and loss of stopping power.
- How does 2016 compare to other Ram 1500 model years for brake complaints?
- The 2016 model year's brake complaints make up 18% of its total complaints, higher than most other years listed, which range from 7% to 19%.