2016 Ram 1500 suspension problems

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1. Filed Sep 28, 2026IASuspension

   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 by a licensed Ram mechanic/dealership and determined the compressor was bad as it had stored codes for overheating. A new compressor was added. A week later the same message…

   NHTSA complaint #11767330 · source
2. Filed Apr 21, 2026TXSuspension

   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 my vehicle after having my vehicle for the 2 days. On 12/29/2025 my vehicle once again displayed the same exact issues that were being shown on my dashboard of the vehicle and I…

   NHTSA complaint #11732678 · source
3. Filed Feb 24, 2026TXSuspension

   Hello, I am wanting to file a complaint regarding my 2016 Ram 1500 Rebel. As of April 2025 my vehicle's Air Suspension system has been a Safety issue for me. I have noticed that the Service Air Suspension Immediatley, Service Air Suspension system messages have been displaying on my vehicle's dashboard. I took my vehicle into the Mac Haik Dodge in Temple, TX in April 2025 for a diagnosis and no repairs were completed. I then noticed once again in December 2025 that my…

   NHTSA complaint #11720143 · source
4. Filed Feb 4, 2026AZSuspension

   What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Factory Air Suspension on 2016 RAM Rebel V8 5.7L Right Front broken elbow How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The right front broken elbow is causing my entire rear end of truck to sag to near ground level, leaving the front up high. It is making for dangerous driving condition not only for the driver, but for others as well. Truck bottoms out on the slight…

   NHTSA complaint #11715477 · source
5. Filed Nov 20, 2025185,000 miALFireTowedSuspension

   The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 55-60 MPH, the ABS warning light was illuminated, and the contact decelerated to 40 MPH and drove a mile. The contact stated that the passenger's side front end made an abnormal sound and collapsed, and the contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact then noticed that the front passenger's side tire had detached, the brake lines were leaking, and the front axle was fractured. And there…

   NHTSA complaint #11700543 · source
6. Filed Nov 2, 2025OHSuspension

   I bought this vehicle used and have had nothing but issues with the factory OEM Air Ride Suspension. Driving down any road, it will dump the air in the rear completely, sometimes it will dump the air on just the drivers side front and rear. I get dash warnings saying the air suspension is overheating and needs to cool. The local Dodge Dealer where I bought it knows about the problem and only advised me to replace it with aftermarket suspension. I bought an extended warranty…

   NHTSA complaint #11696995 · source
7. Filed Sep 6, 2025TNAirbagsSuspension

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11685501 · source
8. Filed Aug 22, 2025INSuspension

   Air suspension failed while driving on interstate and nearly caused total loss of control of the vehicle. Truck violently bounces due to failure in air suspension system.

   NHTSA complaint #11682292 · source
9. Filed Jul 28, 2025NYSuspension

   the air suspension failed and truck was sitting right on the frame making for hard steering and really bouncing when hitting bumps. the ABS light came on and warnings about air suspension. have had it worked on but problems keep returning. this time it wont go back to normal

   NHTSA complaint #11676631 · source
10. Filed May 14, 2025NJSuspension

    100s of complaints online. [XXX] Ride Suspension Failed The compressor does not fill suspension reliably. Car bottoms out often. Mechanic followed manufacturers instructions and replaced compressor $2800.00!! And it IS NOT FIXED! Please do something. This is a bogus system and everyone who buys a truck with it is suffering. ITS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

    NHTSA complaint #11661075 · source
11. Filed Mar 5, 2025FLElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlSuspension

    ABS Control Module has failed, diagnosed by the Ram Dealer in Cape Coral Fl 9/24. They say repair part not available with no date of in stock for repair. Places driver in danger as ABS and skid control are disabled.

    NHTSA complaint #11646541 · source
12. Filed Mar 3, 2025TXBrakesSuspension

    I was driving on a blacktop road doing 60mph when I topped a hill and suddenly the road surface changed to mud and deep puddle of water , as I hit my brakes all the ABS BRAKE AND ANTI SKID LIGHTS on my dash lite up and the tires locked up and i slide almost sideways into a massive puddle of water at a very dangerous angle. The force of it was very difficult to steer my truck back straight to miss the bridge rails that was just yards ahead. Now the dodge dealership tells me…

    NHTSA complaint #11646107 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology