2016 Ram 1500 · symptom sheet
Brake warning light stays on
- 106owner reports
- 90,000median miles
- 5involved a crash
Newest report Sep 4, 2026 · checked Sep 19, 2026
106 of the 275 reports of brake wear on the 2016 1500 describe brake light on.
Part of Brakes grind, pulse or wear early (275 reports) · also: ABS light on
Tick what matches of 106 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the module (81 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the brakes covers the 2016 model year as of Sep 19, 2026.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 72,000 and 110,000 miles, from the 38 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
“Warning lights are on for , service trailer brake system, service braking system and service anti-lock brake system. Was advised by independent mechanic that the ABS module needs to be replaced, and this part has been unavailable for over 8 months. Contacted dealer and they also advised part is unavailable and they did not know when it would be available. Vehicle is drivable, but probably not safe to do so.”
Filed Feb 21, 2025
“Warning lights have illuminated for ABS, Traction Control and Brake. Same as Safety Recall Report 24V-896, but that Safety Recall Report does not currently include 2016 1500 RAM models. I believe that Safety Recall Report should be expanded to include the 2016 1500 RAM model.”
Filed Dec 12, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 5 of 106 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.
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- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 138 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 97 reports
- Diesel fuel system or injector problems 80 reports
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- 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