2016 Ram 3500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,562miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 Ram 3500, 6% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,562 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 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.
“My 2016 Ram 3500 drw limited leans to the right approximately 3/4 inch. When I place my truck camper on top, the passenger side air bag/sensor does not rise equally with the left. As a result, I am driving down the road with an approximate 2 inch lean to the right. I did not notice the truck leans to the right until I purchased a truck camper 3 months ago. I took it to Ram, they put it on a computer to try and adjust the settings. It did not work. Apparently, only a few Ram mechanics in the us understand the system and can fix my issue. I'm more than happy to go anywhere to fix my issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11326166, filed 2020-05, 107,000 miles“I was traveling w/b on I-78 approximately 45 MPH(in a snow storm),and I was trying to pass a tractor -trailer.when I was about 150ft from his trailer, their tractor proceeded to jack-knife in front of me.he then came to rest along the jersey barrier wall(tractor facing east bound in west bound lanes and trailer facing north/south across interstate) , and I went into a skid and hit their front end at about 35mph. Upon impact I pushed him off the wall and spun him in a 100 degree rotation,so he was facing w/b off the shoulder and the trailer was partially in the right lane of the w/b lanes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10969495, filed 2017-03, 61,242 miles“Involved in a front end, and driver side collision at a speed over 50mph, and the airbags didn't deploy. The vehicle also caught fire, there was a mini explosion. The vehicle had to be towed. I contacted chrysler, but they have not done anything, about this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #10873428, filed 2016-06, 49,000 miles“Took vehicle to dealership for repair of heater. Once the repair was complete the dealership called to say the heater was fixed but the airbag light is now on. Once doing more testing they called back to say my steering wheel airbag harness either shorted or was crushed during the heater repair The part is no longer available and no remedy was available. I just have to take my car back compromised I refused the vehicle back and requested management get involved.”
NHTSA complaint #11699554, filed 2025-11“The contact owned a 2016 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, he crashed into another vehicle waiting at a stop light. The driver-side air bag did not deploy upon impact. The other driver was taken to the hospital; however, the driver's whereabouts are unknown. The contact also sustained whiplash which he was treated for days after the accident. A police report was filed. Due to the damage, the contact's vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard where it was deemed a total loss. …”
NHTSA complaint #11502345, filed 2023-01, 242,000 milesRelated recalls
- 25V010000Jan 16, 2025Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side…Covers: Ram 3500 2016–2019, 2500 2016–2020, 1500 2016–2019 +1 more
- 21V632000Aug 12, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross…Covers: Ram 3500 2015–2016, 1500 2015–2020, 2500 2015–2016
- 17V302000May 9, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as…Covers: Ram 3500 2014–2016, 1500 2013–2016, 2500 2013–2016
Related service bulletins
- 10204363Nov 3, 2021Updates - safety recall y26 wheel studs
- 10220113Nov 28, 2019Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 11% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 8 | 6% |
| 2015 | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 | 10 | 5% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ram 3500
29 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsWheels
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ram 3500
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