2016 Ram 2500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 258 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ram 2500. The most-reported areas: Power Train (64), Engine (53), Steering (43).
Key takeaways
- 258 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 15 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 64 | 25% |
| Engine | 53 | 21% |
| Steering | 43 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 38 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 35 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 33 | 13% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 7% |
| Structure | 13 | 5% |
| Suspension | 12 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2016 Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2016 Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,electrical System - filed 2026-08-31
I am reporting a transmission safety problem with my 2016 Ram 2500 Cummins that began shortly after FCA campaign U29 was performed. Before the recall work, the transmission and original solenoid were functioning normally. I had no transmission symptoms, warning lights, or transmission codes. The dealership performed U...
Power Train - filed 2026-08-25
On August 25, 2026, my 2016 Ram 2500 was parked on private property. The driver states that she placed the automatic transmission in PARK before exiting the vehicle. After she exited, the unoccupied vehicle unexpectedly began rolling and struck a tree, causing vehicle damage. No one was injured. There were no known war...
Steering - filed 2026-08-01
the V06 Recall on this vehicle that for some reason was approved is an inadequate repair. The steering wheel is not adjustable with the "Weld Fix". Stellantis should have to replace the defective parts. My truck is not not able to be aligned 100%. The repair was done in 2019, and I have complained about this in the pas...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.