2016 Ram 3500 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 158,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2016 Ram 3500, 1% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 158,000 miles. 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 3500. The contact received notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v562000 (engine and engine cooling), 17v821000 (power train), 18v486000 (structure, latches, locks, linkages) and 19v021000 (steering). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed parts were not available. The manufacturer was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11195388, filed 2019-04Related 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 3500 2013–2018, 1500 2013–2018, 2500 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 3500 2015–2017, 1500 2015–2017, 2500 2015–2017
Related service bulletins
- 10162522May 23, 2019Safety recall u74 & v44 ? Tailgate latch (updated) wic article 2688- recall related damage 2015-2017my ram trucks
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
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 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
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