Component Record

Ram 1500 2016 Latches, Locks and Linkages Problems

11 distinct owners reported a latches, locks and linkages problem on the 2016 Ram 1500 - 1% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage11 complaints

11 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

18V486000Reported July 27, 2018 - 1,149,223 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on July 27, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 1,149,223 vehicles across all affected models.

19V347000Reported May 9, 2019 - 1,103,209 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,103,209 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine355 Steering313 Brakes285 Fuel and Propulsion System282 Power Train202 Electrical System193

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.