2016 Ram 1500 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,554 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,096miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2016 Ram 1500, 1% of the 1,554 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,096 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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 contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the tailgate opened unintendedly. The local dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V347000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11627937, filed 2024-11, 79,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear tailgate opened unintendedly. The failure also occurred while the vehicle was stationary. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V347000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The failure mileage was 17,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11506606, filed 2023-02, 17,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the tailgate would independently open. Don davis dodge chrysler jeep (1901 n collins st, arlington, tx) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed because the contact refused to pay the diagnostic fee. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11115284, filed 2018-08, 46,000 miles“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 the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the lock actuator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11640353, filed 2025-02, 118,000 miles“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 that later he was starting the vehicle and saw that the tailgate was again open, however, he was not able to secure the tailgate. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11635192, filed 2025-01, 78,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V347000May 9, 2019Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler…Covers: Ram 1500 2013–2018, 2500 2013–2018, 3500 2013–2018
- 18V486000Jul 27, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch…Covers: Ram 1500 2015–2017, 2500 2015–2017, 3500 2015–2017
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2% |
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 3 | 0% |
| 2019 | 5 | 0% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 11 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 0% |
| 2014 | 6 | 0% |
| 2013 | 8 | 1% |
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology