2016 Ram 5500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 12%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Ram 5500, 12% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“All funtions of steering column failed. Found unpowered wire to 6steering column module. Traced wire to fusebox and found several corroded wires along with rubber coating falling off. Replaced bad wire ends and am now looking for a perminent fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11266093, filed 2019-10, 118,000 miles“Was driving 65 MPH in cruise control, on the highway, in motion when I felt a vibration for maybe 10 seconds, dash lights came on within a couple seconds of vibration starting, pulled over to the side of the highway, truck would not go into park. Someone had to bring a truck and trailer to come pick up myself and the truck and a wrecker to load truck on trailer. When truck was loaded, you could see that the transfer case looked like it had exploded. The wiring harness had been pulled out. …”
NHTSA complaint #11269161, filed 2019-10, 72,000 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 5500 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
- 11021585Jul 28, 2025LAMP - DOME
- 11019776Jun 12, 2025LAMP - DOME
- 11017451May 1, 2025LAMP - DOME
- 10251783Jan 10, 2024Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic…
- 10248509Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Ram 5500
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ram 5500
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