2016 Ram 1500 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,554 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,550miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the tires of the 2016 Ram 1500, 1% of the 1,554 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,550 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“2016 dodge Ram 1500. Attorney representing consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire after service center worked on the engine noises. Dealership refuses to cover additional repairs. Consumer seeks reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses. Also, the tire pressure light was on.”
NHTSA complaint #10933568, filed 2017-03, 2,800 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the ABS, TPMS, trailer brake control unit, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the part to repair the vehicle was on backorder. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11586552, filed 2024-05, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 20–25 MPH, the steering became inoperable. The contact was unable to control the vehicle and crashed into the curb, and the passenger side tire popped. The driver continued to drive and parked. The contact changed the tire, and upon starting the vehicle, the tire and traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact noticed the passenger side fender and rim were scraped from the cement. The contact stated that the failure was due to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V167000 (Steering). …”
NHTSA complaint #11626351, filed 2024-11, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500 equipped with goodyear wrangler sr-a tires, size: lt265/70r17. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started to wobble. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear driver side and front passenger side tires were out of round. As a result, both tires needed to be replaced. The tire manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The tires were replaced. The vehicle and tire failure mileage was 100.”
NHTSA complaint #10884917, filed 2016-07, 100 miles“P275-60-R20-114S Tire tread is separated on 2 tires. It is worse on one tire & was noticed when getting oil change as it is on inside of tire not visible.”
NHTSA complaint #11441736, filed 2021-11Related recalls
- 15V663000Oct 16, 2015Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 1500 trucks with a 5.7L engine and dual exhaust manufactured August 3, 2015, to August 10…Covers: Ram 1500 2016
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 | 5 | 0% |
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 | 8 | 1% |
| 2014 | 8 | 0% |
| 2013 | 6 | 0% |
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