I hit a deer coming around a corner at probably 45 mph, dead center in the middle of my bumper. My airbags did not deploy, and my front sensors did not alert me before collision.
2016 Ram 2500 airbags problems
12 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 28,500. 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 28,500
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ram 2500 airbags problems in other years
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 2500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Contacted FCA Recall Assistant Center on 10/23/2024 and filed a complaint against Corwin Chrysler Dodge, 3306 E. Kearney St., Springfield, MO., 65803 regarding Safety Recalls that Corwin Chrysler Dodge fraudulently checked off in the system as fixed, but they were not fixed. Case# [XXX] was assigned to the complaint. Keith is the assigned CS Manager and can be reached at 844‑378‑0575, ext: 3124. Keith informed us today that his hands are tied at this time and he doesn't have the authority to uncheck the safety recalls in the system that would be up to the dealership Corwin Chrysler Dodge in Springfield, MO. As of today, January 15, 2025, we still do not have resolution to this issue. We were informed to reach out to James River Dodge RAM, Ozark, Missouri. List of recalls below that we are aware that were completed by Corwin Chrysler Dodge of Springfield, Missouri. 1. Water Pump Recall T51 (Corwin Chrysler Dodge completed) 2. New Tailgate Latch U74 (Corwin Chrysler Dodge completed) We spoke to David, Service Manager, on 10/25/2024 and was informed since the system shows everything regarding the safety recalls for this vehicle are checked off in the system as fixed by Corwin Chrysler as completed. David told us that the safety recalls in the system that are showing fixed would need to be unchecked in the system in order for his team to recheck all the recalls on this vehicle and get paid for the service, because Corwin was paid for fixing the safety recalls when they checked them off in the system. 1. Steering - Drag Linkage Welded V06 (James River Chrysler could visibly see this was completed (10/25/2024) 2. Truck Engine Recalibration 67A (James River Chrysler completed on 10/25/2024) No other recalls to the best of our knowledge have been fixed on our 2016 RAM, Dodge Laramie 2500, 6.7L, Diesel Motor, vehicle. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Right rear air bag twisted and got against the exhaust which caused the vehicles suspension to drop or not hold air. I was told it was the compressor leaking through and had compressor replaced. It is not the compressor and the vehicle right rear suspension continues to loose air. When the vehicle was looked at again the airbag was untwisted and had a burn mark from exhaust. This is definitely a safety issue concern! This has been ongoing since 2017 with no recall on this vehicle. I had it in the shop again for the same thing and was told this issue could not be resolved!
Driving truck and automatic changed to manual 4th gear - would not stay in automatic and would not go into any other manual gear at same time cruise stopped working along with the horn, seat belt light came on and would not go off , ESC light came on and did not go off, non of the steering wheel controls would work work , air bag light came in and would not go off , horn would not work at steering wheel but will when using key lock
I was involved in a single vehicle accident due to a medical issue. I hit a utility pole, took out a cyclone fence, proceeded across a front yard of a home then almost directly into a block retaining wall. I was wearing my seat belt. My airbags did not deploy but I have no idea how fast I was going. From the damage to the pole and the wall and my truck I had to be going a decent speed. The police report noted that when they arrived my foot was on the accelerator and the back wheels were spinning for what that’s worth.
There has been an open recall on this vehicle since August 2021. It was reported to be by the dealership this is at that this was due to have a remedy to fix the SABIC in the 4th Quarter of 2021. IT has yet to have a remedy pushed out. I was also told that the Y55 recall is grouped together with the Y63 Recall. I agreed with the dealership in October of 2021 that I would purchase this vehicle, and they told me the recall remedy would be out the following month. I have been patiently waiting with no resolution from RAM, MOPAR or Chrysler. I have contacted the dealership several times a week, and they keep telling my that MOPAR has been contact by them and they are not returning phone calls. This can not be sold until it is fixed, due to a Stop Sale Issued with the Recall Notice.
Lost use of steering wheel controls on left side of steering wheel. Horn does not work when pressing horn button. Have had airbag light flash at interment times. After research have found others have same problems on several tears of ram trucks.
Clockspring problem giving an airbag fault. Happens driving down the road and stationary. Steering wheel generally in "straight" down the road position
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact was involved in a front end collision. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bags were missing springs. The vehicle was repaired and deemed operable. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
When pulling a camper the truck shut off (there was no function of the gas or brake pedal) causing the camper to jack knife and hit the rear tail light. When the camera caught up to the truck wet spun 180 degrees at 65 MPH then flipped. No airbag went off and the seatbelt did not stay locked. My son who was sitting in the back climbed out of the backseat without unlatching his seatbelt.
Questions about the 2016 Ram 2500 airbags
Does the 2016 Ram 2500 have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the airbags of the 2016 Ram 2500, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2016 Ram 2500 airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 28,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ram 2500 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 2500 have bad airbags?
The Ram 2500 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2014 (17 complaints), 2016 (12 complaints) and 2015 (11 complaints).
Other 2016 Ram 2500 problems
Transmission 64Engine 57Steering 43Electrical 38Brakes 35Acceleration 17Body 13Fuel system 12Suspension 12Driver assistance 6Seat belts 6Tires 6Lights 5Wheels 5Locks 3Seats 1Visibility 1
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