2016 Ram 1500 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,554 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,876miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2016 Ram 1500, 0% of the 1,554 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,876 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The compressor that operates the air suspension is bad. Upon a little research this seems to be problem with a lot of Ram trucks. Especially in cold weather climates. This happened while I wasn't driving it.”
NHTSA complaint #11181810, filed 2019-02, 48,000 miles“Air suspension compressor failed with truck in motion and the vehicle swerved. Vehicle now sits and drives lopsided. Truck had 59,573 miles when this happened. The internet is full of Ram trucks air suspension failing in cold weather regions over and over and over again. The air suspension is not covered under the power train warranty. It doesn't do any good to replace the failed oem components because they just fail in a year or two again. The safest fix is to remove the air suspension system and replace it with shocks and springs.”
NHTSA complaint #11319968, filed 2020-04, 59,753 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. Additionally, after stopping at a traffic light, the vehicle fishtailed while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the cruise control feature was inoperable. The ABS, traction control, electronic stability control (ESC), and brake warning lights were illuminated. The Service Traction Control and Service Trailer Brake System messages were displayed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11644477, filed 2025-02, 72,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving downhill 50-55 MPH and towing a boat, the brake pedal became hard. The brake pedal was hard to depress. The ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who used a code scanner and determined that the failure was related to the ABS module. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11626470, filed 2024-11, 85,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10220923Mar 31, 2021Air Suspension Inoperative And Or Compressor Freeze Up Or Sticking In Cold Weather.
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 12 | 2% |
| 2021 | 16 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 21 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 0% |
| 2016 | 7 | 0% |
| 2015 | 8 | 1% |
| 2014 | 17 | 1% |
| 2013 | 17 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ram 1500
314 complaintsEngine
291 complaintsBrakes
282 complaintsFuel system
281 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
202 complaintsElectrical system
193 complaintsOther or unknown
127 complaintsVehicle speed control
111 complaintsSuspension
68 complaintsEngine cooling
63 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsBody and structure
36 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ram 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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