2016 Ram 2500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 17%of 259 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Ram 2500, 17% of the 259 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have tried many times to get these numerous safety recall complied with and get no follow up from my local dealer! I took it in for a scheduled appointment and was told parts were on order. It's been far to long, I have checked in numerous times and get no help. Please find a place that can make my vehicle safe or make them buy it back from me! I don't want to die, or kill an innocent family!”
NHTSA complaint #11301069, filed 2020-01, 15,000 miles“I would like to add my vehicle to the list of ones with the steering linkage issue. I have a 2016 Ram 2500 diesel and after I purchased the truck used with 34000 miles the steering felt loose so I crawled under it and quickly found the. Coupling for straightening the steering wheel was loose and the back up nuts was not tight. I thought it was a fluke so I tightened it. I had it aligned at the local Ram dealership and about two weeks after that it was loose again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11162839, filed 2018-12, 34,000 miles“My vehicle has a recall for the drag link. When I took it to the dealer they welded the drag link together with the steering wheel off center. Now I cannot adjust the steering wheel. This is dangerous when a new driver uses the truck and does not realize the steering wheel is off center. The dealer refuses to correct saying this part of an alignment. When the dealer fixes a safety problem by welding the adjusters shut they should be required to adjust the steering before they remove all capability to adjust.”
NHTSA complaint #11203497, filed 2019-04, 7,687 miles“Recall fix for drag link, per manufacturer is following your requirements to weld adjustment nuts to drag link adjuster. No parts available at this time, no future fix is underway. I feel this is an unacceptable fix. Welding a steering part that is designed to be adjustable is not a safety fix. I purchased an aftermarket drag link and replaced it myself until a safe fix is available. Fca refused to reimburse me for the replacement drag link. Note the replacement is not welded, super glued or duck taped fix. …”
NHTSA complaint #11206350, filed 2019-05, 18,000 miles“Drag link has been recalled on my pickup. Was given what was supposed to be a temporary fix by the dealership that involved welding the nuts to the adjuster sleeve. Now there is a permanent fix and I was told by chrysler and the dealership that the weld is good enough. I am unable to have my vehicle aligned due to this weld. I will be unable to have any future work that involves the steering done due to this weld. If the weld fails, I'll be left once again with a bad drag link. How is this acceptable? The nits has to be tightened three times before they were welded!”
NHTSA complaint #11219881, filed 2019-06, 30,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V021000Jan 25, 2019Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut…Covers: Ram 2500 2014–2018, 3500 2013–2018
Related service bulletins
- 10248846Nov 13, 2023Steering Drag Link If drag link had been welded due to V06 recall repair and there is an alignment concern, prior to drag link replacement ensure that the welded draglink toe…
- 10221722Jul 14, 2020Click Or Pop From Drag Link
- 10178649Jul 14, 2020Click Or Pop From Drag Link
- 10175674Apr 17, 2020Hands On Steering Wheel Message In EVIC
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 5 | 10% |
| 2022 | 7 | 4% |
| 2021 | 5 | 5% |
| 2020 | 10 | 6% |
| 2019 | 11 | 6% |
| 2018 | 87 | 3% |
| 2017 | 49 | 7% |
| 2016 | 43 | 17% |
| 2015 | 43 | 20% |
| 2014 | 87 | 25% |
| 2013 | 31 | 17% |
| 2009 | 4 | 80% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ram 2500
64 complaintsEngine
53 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ram 2500
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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