Worst 2016 Ram 2500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
STEERING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Ram 2500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 61 | 6 | 1 | 36,627 mi | |
| ENGINE | 52 | — | 1 | 25,306 mi | |
| STEERING | 40 | — | — | 35,550 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 34 | 2 | 1 | 33,498 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 33 | 1 | — | 43,295 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 33 | 1 | — | 30,103 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 16 | 1 | — | 16,291 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 12 | — | — | 30,620 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 12 | 1 | — | 20,988 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 11 | 5 | 1 | 23,549 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 11 | 1 | — | 21,817 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 | — | — | 113,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 6 | 1 | 1 | 14,104 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 4,438 mi | |
| WHEELS | 5 | — | — | 49,875 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 4 | — | — | 23,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 64,135 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | 11,100 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 9,800 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 26,557 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 12,000 mi |
Recalls for 2016 Ram 2500
21 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~23,538,781 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
+ 11 more recalls
Other Ram 2500 Years
Wider context: See the full Ram 2500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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