2016 RAM 1500 latches/locks/linkages problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2016 RAM 1500 — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 45 MPH, the tailgate unexpectedly opened. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over onto the side of the highway and closed the tailgate. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer where…”
filed Feb 3, 2025
“The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, he heard the sound of the tailgate opening independently. When the contact stopped the vehicle, he observed that the tailgate was open and he was able to raise and secure the tailgate. The contact stated…”
filed Jan 10, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks…Campaign 19V347000 · May 9, 2019
- Tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open…Campaign 18V486000 · Jul 27, 2018
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 1500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 1500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 1500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 1500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 1500 | 3 | 0% |
| 2019 1500 | 5 | 0% |
| 2018 1500 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 1500 | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 1500 | 5 | 0% |
| 2014 1500 | 6 | 0% |
| 2013 1500 | 8 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 RAM 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.