2016 Ram 2500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 260 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ram 2500. The most-reported areas: Power Train (64), Engine (54), Steering (43).
Key takeaways
- 260 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 16 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 | 54 | 21% |
| Steering | 43 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 38 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 35 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 33 | 13% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 7% |
| Structure | 13 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 12 | 5% |
| Suspension | 12 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| 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.
Engine - filed 2026-11-04
Heater grid fell of got into motor had to replace the motor and fuel lines, injectors, and turbo. Cost me over 30K cash. My wife withdrew from her retirement so we could afford to replace the motor. Then I had to take a job and move to be able to pay the truck off.
Air Bags - filed 2026-10-22
I hit a deer coming around a corner at probably 45 mph, dead center in the middle of my bumper. My airbags did not deploy, and my front sensors did not alert me before collision.
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...
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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.