AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts
Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2016 Ram 5500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Ram 5500 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 17 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V398000 Wheel Studs May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V824000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V821000 Vehicle May Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V562000 Water Pump Leak may cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V495000 Rear Output Shaft Fracture/Possible Loss of Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V592000 Defective Engine Control Module may Cause Stall NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
- Wheels 6 complaints
- Steering 3 complaints
- Suspension 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
Of the 17 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 17 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
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