2016 Ram 2500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 7%of 259 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2016 Ram 2500, 7% of the 259 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,000 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.
“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“I was driving down a 4 lane highway and slowed down to traffic in front of me to approx ten miles per hour and pushed the throttle pedal to find it did nothing at all. I panicked and hit the pedal 4 times to the floor and back and had nothing and the. The fifth times a small 4 seconds later it jerked and spun the rear tires breaking the traction loose on the wet pavement and making the truck fishtail sideways into the edge of the lane beside me. Scary and embarrassing. I had no fault codes and 350 miles to drive today back home pulling a 41' camper. …”
NHTSA complaint #10992617, filed 2017-06, 4,507 miles“Depressed the accelerator pedal to speed up and vehicle continued to gain speed on it's own. Shifted vehicle to neutral and accelerator was still continuing to accelerate. Shut vehicle off then restarted vehicle, once accelerator pedal was depressed vehicle again continued to gain speed on on its own. Had to brake excessively to stop vehicle again put vehicle in neutral ,engine was revving and turned ignition off again. This incident happened at the moment I left my driveway on a rural road. Vehicle was in motion when incident occurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #10876644, filed 2016-06, 3,000 miles“Today I had a close call. Cruising empty, not towing, someone pulled out right in front of me on the highway. Got on the brakes. Had a good opening in the next lane. Pushed down on the gas peddle and started shifting lanes. The truck wouldn't accelerate, not even a little. After what seemed like 2-3 seconds it started to accelerate, and by then the car behind me was getting very close to my rear bumper. I didn't push the pedal to the floor but maybe I should have. Anyway, I'm going to the dodge dealer and having a formal note put into my file about the problem. Have had the truck 2 weeks. …”
NHTSA complaint #10917232, filed 2016-10, 1,450 miles“Electronic throttle control light flashes and all throttle control is lost. This problem has happened on startup as well as when driving down the road. Vehicle has been back to dealer and (repaired?) four times for the same problem in less than two months. Only 11,000 miles on truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10992585, filed 2017-05, 11,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10231735Jan 23, 2023Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 10175501Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10175088Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 8 | 4% |
| 2018 | 342 | 13% |
| 2017 | 72 | 10% |
| 2016 | 17 | 7% |
| 2015 | 19 | 9% |
| 2014 | 32 | 9% |
| 2013 | 14 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ram 2500
64 complaintsEngine
53 complaintsSteering
43 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsOther or unknown
35 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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