2016 Ram 2500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 14%of 259 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Ram 2500, 14% of the 259 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There is a current recall 17v821000 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift. I just bought this truck and was cleaning it when my kids pulled on the shifter in the driveway and it came out of park with no key in the ignition. I took the truck to dodge and they told me there was no recall and would not honor anything on line that I had found.”
NHTSA complaint #11351355, filed 2020-08, 166,000 miles“I have tried many times to get these numerous safety recall complied with and get no follow up from my local dealer! I took it in for a scheduled appointment and was told parts were on order. It's been far to long, I have checked in numerous times and get no help. Please find a place that can make my vehicle safe or make them buy it back from me! I don't want to die, or kill an innocent family!”
NHTSA complaint #11301069, filed 2020-01, 15,000 miles“Pulled out of a side road making a left onto main roadway (roadway was damp after a rain storm) traction control light flashed and throttle pedal became inoperative. I received a service electric throttle message on the dash. I was without any throttle control for about two minutes and in that time was almost rear ended twice.”
NHTSA complaint #11120873, filed 2018-08, 17,500 miles“Not sure if this is the right place for this but figured it was a start. I have a 2016 Ram 2500 with the cummins diesel. Every so often the truck leaks fumes into the cab of the truck. I have read on many forums online it seems to be a common problem not only with the 1500 eco truck but with the bigger 2500,3500 trucks. Ram says there is no problems from what I have read but it seems to me that this is a serious safety issue!! One guy posted that Ram just told him to use the recirculate button to stop the smell. …”
NHTSA complaint #11174329, filed 2019-02, 40,000 miles“I recently received a notice of recall on my truck, regarding the potential for the water pump to fail, causing an engine compartment fire. However, there is currently no fix for the problem. I am very concerned because, not only do I drive it every day to work, it is our traveling truck and we use it to haul our large 5th wheel trailer. The potential for an engine compartment fire to occur while driving, or while we're hauling the trailer, is quite scary. A fix for this issue needs to be determined quickly.”
NHTSA complaint #11047991, filed 2017-11, 27,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11015599Mar 10, 2025Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P21C4 – (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Line Heater Control Circuit High, and U11C1 – Reductant…
- 11013055Jan 22, 2025Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) System Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) due to Hydrocarbon Contamination.
- 11001020May 28, 2024On Board Diagnosis (OBD) Monitor Readiness Information
- 11001134May 3, 2024"6.7L Diesel Emissions Warranty Extension XQ1 Special Warranty Extension"
- 11001125May 1, 2024"6.7L Diesel Emissions Warranty Extension XQ1 Special Warranty Extension"
- 11001049May 1, 2024Warranty Bulletin D-24-10 (XQ1) Emission Control System Components – Select 2013 - 2019 RAM 2500 Pickup (DJ) and 2013- 2019 RAM 3500 Pickup (D2)
- 10225951Sep 14, 2022CONNECTOR Trailer Tow,WIRING Trailer Tow,CONNECTOR 7 Way,WIRING Rear Bumper If the connector or wiring is physically damaged, burned, melted or corroded, prior to replacing the…
- 10225287Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
- 10229454Aug 8, 2022COOLER - EGR
- 10221380Jun 29, 2022CONNECTOR/WIRING, Trailer Tow If the connector or wiring is physically damaged, burned, melted or corroded, prior to replacing the part, please contact FCA Redacted Content If no…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 12 | 18% |
| 2024 | 4 | 7% |
| 2023 | 4 | 8% |
| 2022 | 24 | 13% |
| 2021 | 8 | 7% |
| 2020 | 20 | 12% |
| 2019 | 25 | 13% |
| 2018 | 114 | 4% |
| 2017 | 31 | 4% |
| 2016 | 35 | 14% |
| 2015 | 19 | 9% |
| 2014 | 29 | 8% |
| 2013 | 23 | 13% |
| 2009 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ram 2500
64 complaintsEngine
53 complaintsSteering
43 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsBrakes
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