Side curtain and front seat airbags deployed randomly, without impact or collision.
2016 Ram 1500 airbags problems
49 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 33,980. 31 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 49
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 33,980
- crashes
- 31
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Ram 1500 airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2016 Ram 1500 airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (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 curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C.
Recall number 25V010000 · Recall details
Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (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 vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
- Risk
- A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55.
Recall number 21V632000 · Recall details
Air bags: side/window: curtain
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (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 driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.
- Risk
- If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC software, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T25.
Recall number 17V302000 · Recall details
What 2016 Ram 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I hit a tree head on dodging a deer going between 35 and 40mph and none of my air bags deployed.
Vehicle was in a front end collision and the air bags never deployed. Approximate speed 40-45 mph
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V632000 (AIR BAGS), but the failure occurred. The inflator end cap failed in September 2024 and failed again in February 2025. Most recently, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the code was cleared; however, the failure persisted. The dealer retrieved a fault code for "Failure to Communicate with ABS Module". The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact that parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The service airbag system keeps alerting me. Some vehicles have been recalled but my vehicle has not been recalled and I would like that to be taken care of.
The contact owned a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while making a right turn onto a main road, a passing vehicle crashed into the front driver's side quarter panel of the contact's vehicle. No property damage was reported, the vehicles came to a stop upon impact, and the air bags did not deploy. The speed of the other vehicle at the time of the crash was unknown. The contact's vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. No warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact, seated in the driver's seat, and a passenger seated in the front passenger seat were both injured. No one outside the vehicle was reported to be injured. The contact sustained injuries to her face, a broken nose, a hematoma to the left eye and left cheek, and severe headaches accompanied by various bruises across the left arm, and the passenger sustained bruises across their arms. Medical treatment was needed for the injuries. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Front suspension has completely bottomed out while the back is all the way raised making the truck sit awkwardly and drive extremely unstable and very roughly. You feel every bump on the road and hitting any kind of hole/bump will cause the truck to jerk. I definitely feel less safe driving this truck. Problem was identified by dealership and been an issue since I have owned it for 2+ years. Warning light has been on for most of the time I've had the vehicle included when I bought it and the dealership attempted to fix it.
Driver hit a tree at 55mph, air bags did not deploy, insurance company determined vehicle was total loss, and body shop (Caliber Collision at 3061 US-42 Delaware OH 43015, phone # 740‑430‑2869) questioned why the air bags did not deploy.
Transmission won't shift out of second gear,and a code showed up U0402 in order for it to shift gear you have to disconnected the battery cable wait a few minutes then connect the battery back this will reset the computer then it will shift gear, while driving at 45 the truck suddenly stop making it feel like the transmission was about to fall out Now the EPS system while driving the steering wheel lock up, when I took it to dealership it sat in the shop about 45 minutes to and hour and they said ok you ready to go don't give me a copy of what was supposed to be done
Dealer wants $7259.20 to repair 2 air bags Is this a recall item? Truck start leaning to one side and is lope sided. We noticed that there are recalls on other 2016 Rams 1500 trucks and now we are having this problem. We would appreciate your help. [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Questions about the 2016 Ram 1500 airbags
Does the 2016 Ram 1500 have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 49 complaints about the airbags of the 2016 Ram 1500, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2016 Ram 1500 airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 33,980 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ram 1500 airbags?
Yes, 3 recalls: 25V010000, 21V632000, 17V302000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ram 1500 have bad airbags?
The Ram 1500 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2014 (126 complaints), 2013 (94 complaints) and 2019 (93 complaints).
Other 2016 Ram 1500 problems
Engine 354Steering 316Brakes 288Fuel system 284Transmission 204Electrical 194Acceleration 111Suspension 68Body 36Driver assistance 31Lights 18Wheels 14Seat belts 13Locks 11Tires 8Visibility 6Seats 2
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