2016 RAM 1500 vehicle speed control problems
108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2016 RAM 1500 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The ABS (Anti Lock Brake System) Module has failed. ABS, cruise control, and traction control are disabled. A faulty ABS can cause an inability to stop suddenly to avoid a collision. My specific issue has been confirmed by a Ram dealer. Chrysler engineering has confirmed this is a widespread…”
filed Aug 5, 2026
“ABS / Traction Control / Brake warning lights ALL illuminated. No anti lock brakes and no cruise control. ABS module failure. Replacement part on back order for at least 2 years. Unable to repair.”
filed Jul 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 1500 | 14 | 5% |
| 2024 1500 | 4 | 6% |
| 2023 1500 | 5 | 3% |
| 2022 1500 | 18 | 3% |
| 2021 1500 | 30 | 5% |
| 2020 1500 | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 1500 | 52 | 4% |
| 2018 1500 | 29 | 5% |
| 2017 1500 | 41 | 5% |
| 2015 1500 | 84 | 6% |
| 2014 1500 | 87 | 5% |
| 2013 1500 | 37 | 3% |
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.