2016 RAM 1500 Service Brakes Problems
- 22
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 22 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 11 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- brake line · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owned a 2016 ram 1500. While driving on the highway, the contact smelled a burning plastic odor and turned off the heater. An unknown indicator illuminated and the contact was alerted by another motorist that the vehicle was on fire. Flames came out of the heat vents and the side of the hood. The contact pulled over and the brakes failed. The contact had to apply the emergency brake to stop the…
Fire reported
ODI 11289677
Service Brakes
Today i drive on the express way on heavy traffic my pedal brake go too the end notice something is wrong i get out on the first exit with caution and parking on safe place i look under my truck was dripping some fluid i check the brake fluid container was on minimum so i drive carefully to the first auto parts and add more brake fluid and still dripping so i follow the the brake lines runs next to the headers was…
ODI 11246129
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. Every time the vehicle came to a complete stop, the contact would depress the brake pedal and the check electric control warning indicator illuminated. The failure caused the vehicle to lose power. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and back on in order for the vehicle to resume normal operation. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to tom…
ODI 11240826
Service Brakes
When the brakes are applied to a stop there is a surge that feels like you have been hit from the rear.
ODI 11218573
Service Brakes
I was backing out of garage and went to apply the brakes and the brake pedal went to the floor without slowing the vehicle. Pumped the brakes a second time and the pedal again went to the floor without slowing the vehicle. Pumped the brake pedal a third time and the pedal did not go to the floor and the brakes slowed the vehicle enough so that it could be put in park. Upon brake inspection, the friction material…
ODI 11206796
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 15 mph down a hill, all the instrument panel indicators began to blink and the engine shut off. All power was lost and the contact had to stand on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. When the vehicle was restarted, the failure recurred twice while traveling down the hill. The contact was finally able to stop the vehicle at the bottom of the hill. The contact…
ODI 11202873
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. When the brake pedal was depressed, it traveled to the floorboard as the vehicle rolled away. The vehicle struck a curb and came to a stop. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it operated normally. The vehicle was taken to foss motors ([redacted], exeter, nh 03833, [redacted]) where it was awaiting diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer stated…
Crash reported
ODI 11163012
Body · Electrical System · Service Brakes
Dropping boat in water on slight grade ramp. Put car in park and shut down. As i dropped boat from the trailer the truck rolled down the ramp immersing 3/4 of the body in the salt water. No one was behind the wheel. This product has had issues with rollaways
ODI 11115646
Engine · Service Brakes
Intermitment "service electronic braking system" message displays on the dash, unresolved by dealer service department after multiple visits. Occurs randomly while vehicle is driving or parked. Started happening randomly prior to 05/08/2018 random "service electronic throttle control" message has displayed on dash putting truck into reduced power/speed while driving. Took truck into dealership for reset, no…
ODI 11156485
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal became difficult to depress when attempting to stop the vehicle. The contact had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The electronic stability control warning indicator and the brake light remained illuminated. When the contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, powered off…
ODI 11092677
Power Train · Service Brakes
My vehicle rolled away while in park with the engine running. The temperature was 35 degrees and it was just started and moved in the driveway. The vehicle would not go back into drive or park. It had to be shut off and then re-started to reset the shifter activity. This is a rotary shifter nob vehicle.
ODI 11078632
Electrical System · Service Brakes
The oem trailer brake controller does not provide enough braking power to a towed trailer. The towed single axle travel trailer weighs just under 4,000lbs fully loaded. All gain and trailer type settings on the controller produce the same level of braking to the trailer at any speed from idle to 25-30mph or faster when using the manual brake lever on the controller. Factory owner's manual describes the process for…
ODI 11031826
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the driver was making a left turn into a parking lot, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the driver crashed into a parked vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. In addition, the driver had to remove the key from the ignition switch in order for the vehicle to stop.…
Crash reported
ODI 11021137
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes
My truck rolled back about 6 ft in my drive way while it was parked about 20 minutes after getting out the truck. I moved the truck back and about 20 minutes later it rolled back 4 ft. I then moved it again and put the parking break on with no movement my driveway has a small incline around 3-4%.
ODI 10949677
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
My 2016 ram 1500 big horn crew cab 4x4 rolled away after being parked. It had been parked for about 3 minutes then i heard a loud screeching noise, turned around as my truck started to roll and jerk down the driveway which has a slight incline. I was able to get to my truck and stop it before it hit the parked car on the other side of the road. I took my truck to the dealership, they kept it for 2 days and i was…
ODI 10938780
Service Brakes
Dodge ram 1500 was designed with the rear brake line which is positioned such that the rear brake line will be cut if chains or snow cables are installed on the vehicle. The dealer stated this is a known issue; however, there is no fix. The are refusing to repair the vehicle making it unsafe to use in areas where it could snow.
ODI 10933789
Service Brakes · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle vibrated abnormally. The contact noticed an abnormal odor due to the braking system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on four separate occasions to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the tires needed to be balanced and the brake rotors showed excessive wear. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer…
ODI 10935421
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the brake system failed. While parking the vehicle, the brake pedal stuck to the floorboard. The contact inspected the vehicle and found brake fluid on the ground. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 900. Updated 11/08/16*lj the consumer stated vehicle was towed to dealer, who stated the…
ODI 10906787
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving approximately 50 mph and towing a camper, the brake controller computer failed and the brakes detached warning indicator illuminated. The headlights were turned on and the automatic braking system engaged without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake controller computer failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10875881
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
My cruise control was engaged as i was going down a mountain approaching a sharp turn when i hit the brakes the petal went to the floor and the truck accelerated. I went into the woods where i hit numerous trees and totaled the vehicle. What can be done about this
Crash reported
ODI 11102473
Service Brakes
The brake booster is bleeding down; when you part the vehicle for 24 hours, the first time you step on the brake pedal there is no power assist. Once the engine starts, the boost will return. The dealer states that they have 4 other vehicles on their lot that have this same condition, so they state that it is "normal operation". This isn't consistent behavior with other vehicles as the booster shouldn't bleed down.…
ODI 10860127
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving approximately 50 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear brake line needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 450.
ODI 10840213
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2016 RAM 1500.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.