2016 Ram 1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 68about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,554 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 68 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 Ram 1500, 4% of the 1,554 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Today with the cold weather my air ride suspension froze up causing me to have to drive my truck to work with the suspension lowered completely. The ride was very rough and if I would have had to take any emergency measures I most certainly would have ended up in the ditch. Fca is refusing to help us with this known issue”
NHTSA complaint #11288449, filed 2019-12, 70,000 miles“My air ride system has failed three times making the truck unusable and as I looked into it it seem a lot of people are having the same issue. The truck is sitting on the frame and can not be driven even a few miles...”
NHTSA complaint #11404600, filed 2021-03, 70,000 miles“I was driving down the highway when my 'air suspension needs service immediately'. The air suspension failed and dropped my 2016 Ram 1500 rebel into entry/exit mode. Making it very difficult and rough to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11281271, filed 2019-11, 71,000 miles“My truck has a noticable vibration at highway speeds of 60 MPH and above. After 3-4 trips to different dealerships, the problem still exists. After a quick search online, I realized that thousands of complaints have been posted on blogs related to this same problem with no solution from chrysler/Ram. I have had the tires balanced/rotated/road forced balance, etc. Front drive shafts replaced (it's a 4x4 model) and still the same result ... Vibration at highway speeds. …”
NHTSA complaint #10986386, filed 2017-05, 100 miles“The air bag suspension malfunctions and doesn't inflate when it's cold out or when we have weight in the bed. We have replaced it every winter since buying it in 2016.”
NHTSA complaint #11324484, filed 2020-05, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244356Sep 20, 2023LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
- 10220923Mar 31, 2021Air Suspension Inoperative And Or Compressor Freeze Up Or Sticking In Cold Weather.
- 10190670Mar 31, 2021Air Suspension Inoperative And Or Compressor Freeze Up Or Sticking In Cold Weather.
- 10176517May 4, 2020Air Suspension Inoperative And Or Compressor Freeze Up Or Sticking In Cold Weather.
- 10170314Dec 11, 2019Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3% |
| 2025 | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 2% |
| 2022 | 16 | 3% |
| 2021 | 9 | 1% |
| 2020 | 14 | 2% |
| 2019 | 33 | 2% |
| 2018 | 22 | 3% |
| 2017 | 50 | 6% |
| 2016 | 68 | 4% |
| 2015 | 56 | 4% |
| 2014 | 111 | 6% |
| 2013 | 44 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 11% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
63 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsBody and structure
36 complaintsForward collision avoidance
21 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.
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