2016 RAM 1500 service brakes, hydraulic problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2016 RAM 1500 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS, traction control, and trailer brake warning lights remained illuminated, and the cruise control became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with ABS module failure. The…”
filed Jul 22, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, traction control, and several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the failure was persistent. Additionally, while attempting to shift into drive(D), the gear shifter failed to shift into…”
filed Jul 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 1500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 1500 | 3 | 2% |
| 2022 1500 | 13 | 2% |
| 2021 1500 | 19 | 3% |
| 2020 1500 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 1500 | 18 | 1% |
| 2018 1500 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 1500 | 8 | 1% |
| 2015 1500 | 15 | 1% |
| 2014 1500 | 32 | 2% |
| 2013 1500 | 9 | 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.