2016 Ram 2500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 15%of 259 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Ram 2500, 15% of the 259 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased my vehicle yesterday. Today I was driving it is stalled as I was pulling out into traffic I restarted it it drove fine another two miles. At which time is stalled again with no lights, no indications on. Sounds like some noise comes from the air box. Some kind of air noise comes from the passenger side of the engine when it happened”
NHTSA complaint #11337451, filed 2020-07, 155,000 miles“Truck suddenly shut off while traveling on the highway at highway speed. Complete shut down of all electrical systems and engine (nothing worked) dealer diagnosed as electrical failure of power distribution module and several other electrical parts due to corrosion in the wiring harness. Had there been heavier traffic or I been in the middle or left lane when truck failed, I would have likely caused an accident. Even the flashers wouldn't work.”
NHTSA complaint #11062905, filed 2018-01, 34,000 miles“T79/NHTSA 17-821 recall.. Just wondering if and when the fix may happen? It has hampered my chance of selling it due to the open recall and the fact of no giving date as to when it would be fixed, dealer will not buy it ( the one who would, would only give a small percent of it value) and a buyer backed out cause of the type of safety issues it is. I spoke to the dealer ship and they have said that they have not been giving any ideas or a time frame when FCA would have a fix. Just wondered what if any options I may have to get it fixed or get a safer vehicle. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11078821, filed 2018-03, 23,000 miles“Had phone charging from usb port in truck. Pulled into gas station and as I was turning the wheel to park in a spot, I touched the phone and the engine died.”
NHTSA complaint #10850661, filed 2016-03, 430 miles“2016 Ram 2500 crew cab 4x4 6.4 liter v8 - my truck is 5 months old with 4,500 miles on it. I have had this problem two times so far. I would be driving and the check engine and throttle positioning sensor warning lights come on. The truck would lose acceleration and sometimes the truck would accelerate on it's own and could drive itself on the road (sometimes surging). I have had it tot the dealership two times so far. The first time they replaced the throttle. The second time they said it was a bent clip on the throttle wiring harness for the throttle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10915910, filed 2016-10, 4,500 milesRelated recalls
- 18V332000May 17, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab…Covers: Ram 2500 2014–2018, 1500 2014–2019, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014–2018 +12 more
Related service bulletins
- 11037599Sep 21, 2026AIR CLEANER - NONE Instruction to Dealers while ordering the PN# 68137142AD. 1. If the Air Cleaner Assembly is functional and only the MAF Sensor has failed, the dealer should…
- 11033975Jun 12, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11033308May 29, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11030026Mar 3, 2026SPEAKER - NONE
- 11030025Mar 3, 2026SPEAKER - NONE
- 11026651Dec 10, 2025Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders: Warranty, Mopar, Customer pay and Service contract. Order"68" part number for New unsold…
- 11025513Nov 7, 2025Front Axle Disconnect (FAD) Electrical Connector Design Change On Replacement Axle Assemblies.
- 11021585Jul 28, 2025LAMP - DOME
- 11019776Jun 12, 2025LAMP - DOME
- 11017451May 1, 2025LAMP - DOME
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 34% |
| 2025 | 40 | 61% |
| 2024 | 12 | 20% |
| 2023 | 10 | 20% |
| 2022 | 61 | 34% |
| 2021 | 35 | 32% |
| 2020 | 20 | 12% |
| 2019 | 29 | 15% |
| 2018 | 476 | 18% |
| 2017 | 121 | 17% |
| 2016 | 38 | 15% |
| 2015 | 28 | 13% |
| 2014 | 42 | 12% |
| 2013 | 41 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ram 2500
64 complaintsEngine
53 complaintsSteering
43 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ram 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology