Safety Score
70
Average
Recalls
0
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (0)
No recalls found for the 2016 Ram 2500.
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Adding to form 11717793 |
| 2026-02-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The vgt actuator failed the truck only has 127000 miles on it ram extended the warranty for 2015 trucks but not 2016. T… |
| 2026-02-09 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Got into my truck after letting it warm up and the shifter broke out of the handle. It’s a known problem cause the desi… |
| 2025-12-23 | STEERING | No | 0 | Drag link issue led to not being able to get an alignment, dealership and RAM support refused to fix it, as it was comp… |
| 2025-11-10 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Incident Report – Gear Shift Failure Date of Incident: 11/10/2025 Vehicle: 2016 Ram 2500 Pickup Truck VIN [XXX] Milea… |
| 2025-11-01 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | ABS FAILURE, WHICH TURNS OFF TRACTION CONTROL AND CRUISE CONTROL. This is a known issue for the HCU to fail. How is thi… |
| 2025-10-13 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I previously had recall 17V-821 work completed. This recall was for The Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) lock… |
| 2025-10-05 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | ITBM Integrated Trailer Brake Module not outputting correct breaking voltage to trailer. |
| 2025-07-30 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the shift solenoid change message was displayed. The vehicle … |
| 2025-07-12 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning lig… |
| 2025-07-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | The low pressure power steering hose is leaking and can't get part for it. Been having to invest in tons of power steer… |
| 2025-06-18 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Transmission gear selector lever can be moved from park to reverse, neutral, and drive without having the brake pedal d… |
| 2025-05-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | It is the Water pump We have the Concentric brand with out a vent hole picture attached ( which is the one under recall… |
| 2025-04-24 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The grab handle or left interior a arm part broke and fell of in my lap while I was driving luckily it did not fall off… |
| 2025-04-04 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Def system failed ABS, track,tire pressure. Service 4 wheel drive system. 4 wheel drive system temporarily unavailable. |
| 2025-04-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The service engine lamp came on. When the mechanic investigated, it was determined that the problem is identical to the… |
| 2025-03-25 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Towing my trailer with my 2016 Ram 2500, at 48,000 miles I experienced complete turbo failure in heavy traffic at highw… |
| 2024-10-08 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | Contacted FCA Recall Assistant Center on 10/23/2024 and filed a complaint against Corwin Chrysler Dodge, 3306 E. Kearne… |
| 2024-08-30 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I have a 2016 Ram 2500 Power Wagon that i have turned into a show truck. The truck has never been off-road or in the mu… |
| 2024-07-11 | STEERING | No | 0 | On 7/11/2024, I had a service performed at a local independent automotive repair facility because I purchased new tires… |
| 2024-06-18 | TIRES | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 2500 equipped with Hankook Tires, Tire Line: Dynapro AT2, Tire Size: 275/70/R18, DOT Number… |
| 2024-06-11 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light … |
| 2024-05-21 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 2500. The contact stated while the vehicle was taken for an alignment, the independent mech… |
| 2024-05-02 | STEERING | No | 0 | Some time as i apply the brakes i get a pulse pushing back on the brake pedal , it results in a slower braking action .… |
| 2024-05-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | It is known that the 2016 Ram crew cab 4x4 has exhaust leak problems. The bolts on the exhaust manifold will break and … |
| 2024-02-09 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | My ABS lights is on causing my cruise control to not be functioning. When I first start the vehicle, i get a message to… |
| 2024-01-07 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Abs module failure is common in alot of rams part number 68252611ae |
| 2023-11-29 | STEERING | No | 0 | I took my 2016 Dodge Ram to the dealership that I purchased it from and asked for an alignment. The dealership informed… |
| 2023-11-28 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | ABS system/ Traction control system/ 4wheel drive system/ cruise control. I had the ABS system repaired/replaced once t… |
| 2023-10-04 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The tailgate will not stay closed. It comes open when driving and sometimes won’t stay closed at all. This is a common … |
| 2023-09-01 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | My truck, like those of numerous other Ram owners, has a malfunctioning ABS Control Module. Because of this malfunction… |
| 2023-08-20 | TIRES | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 2500 equipped with Landsail Tires, Tire Line: CLX-1, Tire Size: LT275/70/R18, DOT number: T… |
| 2023-08-17 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Abs/hcu failure causing erratic braking brakes locking up. Diagnosed idepentdant shop,not yet repaired. No inspection A… |
| 2023-08-13 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was pulling to the ri… |
| 2023-08-01 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Abs light and traction control light came on. The rear parking sensors and 4 wheel drive were also disabled. Repair sho… |
| 2023-07-28 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Service ABS SYSTEM warning light came on dash - July 2023. ABS is not functional. Traction /stability control is not fu… |
| 2023-07-20 | ENGINE | No | 0 | We were driving our 2016 Ram in July 20, 2023 to Yakima, WA which is 200 miles away from our home. About 50 miles north… |
| 2023-07-15 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Driving truck and automatic changed to manual 4th gear - would not stay in automatic and would not go into any other ma… |
| 2023-07-14 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | All brake warning lights came on , cruise control stopped working abruptly, service brake system warning dinger dinging… |
| 2023-05-16 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | ABS/traction control lights on dash and cruse control won’t work with these on. Haven’t taken to dealer but researched … |
| 2023-04-10 | STEERING | No | 0 | I received an NHTSA recall notice V06/NHTSA 19V-021 on or about April 2023, I brought this vehicle to Stat Line Jeep D… |
| 2023-04-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | 6.7L Cummins diesel Known Grid heater bolt broke and could leave people stranded as it causes catastrophic engine failu… |
| 2023-03-15 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | 2016 Ram 2500 ABS and HCU have caused problems while driving. My brakes are engaged and will sometimes bring the vehic… |
| 2023-02-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The grid heater bolt that is on the bottom side of the grid heater. It fails and the bolt falls off and get sucked into… |
| 2023-02-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | This message is in regards to Static NHTSA Bulletin 09-005-22 / D- 22- 06 Dated March 16, 2022. The above listed warran… |
| 2022-11-17 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | In 2020, Dodge repaired a recall by welding the steering linkage nut to the drag link. This recall (V06) prohibits me t… |
| 2022-10-01 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, the contact smelled a strong odor of gaso… |
| 2022-09-20 | STEERING | No | 0 | My 2016 RAM has very loose steering and has almost caused me an accident several times due to my lack of control of the… |
| 2022-08-01 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | Hello! We have the driver seat and passenger seat that unlock after driving every mile. I have called the dealership … |
| 2022-06-29 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Previous FCA campaign #U30 of solonoid pack for transmission 68rfe has been completed in 2018 and in June of 2022 a tra… |