2016 RAM 1500 Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2016 RAM 1500, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 51,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “air suspension” (49% of reports).
- 68suspension complaints
- 51,500median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $3,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 63%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air suspension: mentioned in 33 of 68 complaints (49%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the 2016 RAM 1500 at $3,300, and half of them between $2,050 and $4,750.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2019–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 30 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 68 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
RAM 1500 suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2025 1500 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2024 1500 | 1 | 1% | 70,000 |
| 2023 1500 | 4 | 2% | 53,000 |
| 2022 1500 | 15 | 2% | 45,000 |
| 2021 1500 | 9 | 1% | 40,126 |
| 2020 1500 | 14 | 2% | 15,000 |
| 2019 1500 | 33 | 2% | 10,200 |
| 2018 1500 | 21 | 3% | 11,500 |
| 2017 1500 | 50 | 6% | 42,000 |
| 2016 1500 | 68 | 4% | 51,500 |
| 2015 1500 | 56 | 4% | 53,000 |
| 2014 1500 | 111 | 6% | 66,000 |
| 2013 1500 | 44 | 3% | 70,500 |
| 2009 1500 | 4 | 11% | 106,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the 2016 RAM 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
After driving approximately 30-45 minutes a message on the dashboard showed up saying "Immediate Air Suspension Service/Repair Required". The suspension locked up at this point. Driving down the interstate at speeds of 70 mph was not safe for the vehicle or the occupants. This problem was addressed…
Air Suspension malfunction - the truck lost suspension and was dangerous to drive
I originally brought my vehicle into Mac Haik Dodge in April 2025 for issues with my Air Suspension and 4-Wheel drive control modules displaying on the dashboard of my vehicle. I was advised by Mac Haik's Service department in April 2025 that they were unable to replicate or address the issues with…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 RAM 1500s have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 68 owner complaints about suspension for the 2016 RAM 1500 (4% of the 1,549 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2016 RAM 1500 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 51,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the 2016 RAM 1500?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,300 (half paid between $2,050 and $4,750), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2016 RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “air suspension”, in 33 of 68 complaints.
Other 2016 RAM 1500 problems
See all 2016 RAM 1500 problems or suspension problems across all 1500 years.