2016 Ram 1500 · symptom sheet
ABS light on
- 236owner reports
- 85,000median miles
- $1,800median quote
- 6involved a crash
Newest report Sep 5, 2026 · checked Sep 19, 2026
236 of the 275 reports of brake wear on the 2016 1500 describe ABS light on.
Part of Brakes grind, pulse or wear early (275 reports) · also: brake light on
Tick what matches of 236 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the ABS module (195 reports) and the ABS pump (7 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the brakes covers the 2016 model year as of Sep 19, 2026.
What owners paid
13 of the 236 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $1,100 to $2,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 60,000 and 108,289 miles, from the 52 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Around 80k miles the ABS module went bad giving a C-2200-49 code and displaying the traction control light, abs light and red brake light illuminated. A new module is estimated at 6 months wait time, mine was ordered in September 2025 and just arrived in April 2026, my vehicle could not pass state inspection until the issue was fixed.”
Filed Apr 6, 2026 · 80,000 miles
“At 90,000 miles ABS, traction control and brake light came on, mechanic said itâs a defective ABS module, and that there are none available anywhere, itâs under engineering review. This is a known issue, and now a recall for 2017 and above, my Ram is a 2016, same part. This poses a safety risk as the brakes can lock up, causing an accident. Itâs going on 2 years with still no modules available”
Filed Oct 30, 2025 · 90,000 miles
“Vehicle lights on dash show âservice electronic braking systemâ, brake light is on along with traction control light and abs light. Truck has 57k miles on it. Independent service used a code reader to determine abs module is bad. Dealer shows part on continual engineering hold. Due to the fault, no abs and no cruise control. This presents a serious safety concern for me and my family.”
Filed Aug 5, 2024 · 57,000 miles
“Service Electronic braking system. ABS dashboard light illuminated. Traction control symbol illuminated. Dashboard brakelight illuminated. Faulty ABS control module diagnosted by independent repair center.”
Filed Dec 20, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 6 of 236 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 233 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 138 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 97 reports
- Diesel fuel system or injector problems 80 reports
- Suspension noise, struts or alignment 66 reports
- Fuel pump failure 50 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 47 reports
- Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 44 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 36 reports
- Vehicle fire 35 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 31 reports
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 29 reports
- A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 25 reports
- Fuel smells, leaks, or the gauge reads wrong 25 reports