2016 RAM 2500

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

• 12/30/2025· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

  ABS FAILURE, WHICH TURNS OFF TRACTION CONTROL AND CRUISE CONTROL. This is a known issue for the HCU to fail. How is this not a recall on 2016 but it is on 17 and 18. Same parts.... have replace front hubs with new ABS sensors and rear ABS sensors, still on. It has to be the HCU or the module.

• 12/30/2016· SUSPENSION

  VIBRATION BETWEEN 65 AND 84 MPH. STARTED HAVING PROBLEM AT 14000 MILES. ALLEGEDLY, DEALER FOUND AXLES TO BE WARPED (SURE THEY WERE) AND REPLACED (UNLIKELY)...BUT THINKING IT WAS LIP SERVICE TO GET ME OUT THE DOOR AND LEAVE THEM ALONE (NO EVIDENCE PROVIDED AFTER SERVICE OF MALFUNCTIONED PARTS). HAVE HAD WHEELS BALANCED NUMEROUS TIMES, CENTRAMATIC BALANCERS APPLIED, NEW TIRES, NEW WHEELS. NOTHING HAS FIXED THE PROBLEM. *TR

• 12/29/2017· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  RECALL FOR WATER PUMP FAILURE, CONTACTED DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES, NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO FIX STILL AT THIS TIME, SAFETY ISSUE FOR FIRE RISK

• 12/26/2019· POWER TRAIN

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE LEVER WOULD SHIFT INDEPENDENTLY AND THE "4 WHEEL DRIVE SHIFT IN PROGRESS" WARNING MESSAGE WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SEVERAL DODGE DEALERS, INCLUDING ATHENS DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (4145 ATLANTA HWY, ATHENS, GA 30606), GWINNETT CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (5054 GA-78, STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087), AND AKINS DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (220 W MAY ST, WINDER, GA 30680). THE ACTUATOR AND ELECTRICAL HARNESS WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE ORIGINAL DEALER TO BE SERVICED. THE CONTACT BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO ATHENS DODGE, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS LESS THAN 10,000.

• 12/24/2015· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  PURCHASED A NEW RAM 2500 DIESEL. AFTER 1200 MILES, THE DIESEL EMISSION FLUID (DEF) GAUGE BECAME ERRATIC AND GAVE ME A MESSAGE THAT AFTER 200 MILES THE TRUCK'S MAXIMUM SPEED WOULD BE 5 MILES/HOUR. THE AM DEALER IN OLYMPIA, WA TRACED THE PROBLEM TO A COMPUTER MODULE. THIS MODULE IS ON NATIONAL BACKORDER WITH NO DELIVERY DATE IN SIGHT. I AM ON MY WAY TO ALASKA, AND AM STUCK IN OLYMPIA, WA FOR WHO KNOWS HOW LONG. THE TRUCK IS IN PERFECT WORKING ORDER, EXCEPT THAT IT IS PROGRAMMED TO STOP (OR GO 5MPH) AFTER 200 MILES UNLESS THE DEF PROBLEM IS FIXED.

• 12/20/2018· STEERING

  I WOULD LIKE TO ADD MY VEHICLE TO THE LIST OF ONES WITH THE STEERING LINKAGE ISSUE. I HAVE A 2016 RAM 2500 DIESEL AND AFTER I PURCHASED THE TRUCK USED WITH 34000 MILES THE STEERING FELT LOOSE SO I CRAWLED UNDER IT AND QUICKLY FOUND THE. COUPLING FOR STRAIGHTENING THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND THE BACK UP NUTS WAS NOT TIGHT. I THOUGHT IT WAS A FLUKE SO I TIGHTENED IT. I HAD IT ALIGNED AT THE LOCAL RAM DEALERSHIP AND ABOUT TWO WEEKS AFTER THAT IT WAS LOOSE AGAIN. I HAD MARKED IT AFTER THE ALIGNMENT SO I WAS ABLE TO REALIGN IT AND I COATED IT IN OIL BASE PAINT AND CRANKED IT TOGETHER WITH TWO 24' PIPE WRENCH'S. I KNOW MY VEHICLE VERY WELL AND IF I HAD NOT NOTICED THIS IT COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN A DIFFERENT OUTCOME. OF COURSE NOW IT WILL PROBABLY NEVER COME APART BUT I WANTED TO BE ABLE TO TRUST IT. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT YOU REALLY NEED TO ADDRESS.

• 12/16/2021· STRUCTURE

  The tailgate still falls open unexpectedly while driving after the tailgate recall repair was done.. The tailgate fell open and hit my camper power jack and dented the tailgate above the handle.. I'd like the tailgate latch to be fixed correctly and the dent fixed as well.. im afraid to haul anything in the back that could potentially fall or slide out due to this issue..

• 12/13/2017· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSCrashFire

  WHEN PULLING A CAMPER THE TRUCK SHUT OFF (THERE WAS NO FUNCTION OF THE GAS OR BRAKE PEDAL) CAUSING THE CAMPER TO JACK KNIFE AND HIT THE REAR TAIL LIGHT. WHEN THE CAMERA CAUGHT UP TO THE TRUCK WET SPUN 180 DEGREES AT 65 MPH THEN FLIPPED. NO AIRBAG WENT OFF AND THE SEATBELT DID NOT STAY LOCKED. MY SON WHO WAS SITTING IN THE BACK CLIMBED OUT OF THE BACKSEAT WITHOUT UNLATCHING HIS SEATBELT.

• 12/12/2022· TIRES

  Truck started shaking like a tire was out of round. Right front tire had separation (several large bubbles on the inside of the tire). I replaced that tire with a spare of a different brand. About 2 weeks later the left rear tire had the same issue. These tires are less than 1 year old and have less then 15,000 miles. I do not trust these tires any more and replaced them at significant cost.

• 12/12/2022· SERVICE BRAKES

  In March of 2022 my ABS/Traction Control light illuminated and returned a code of "Internal Electrical Failure". I have had this evaluated by two different dealers with two different pieces being blamed. One is the ABS Contril Module and the other is the Hydraulic Control Unit. I have replaced both multiple times without any remedy. The dealer stating that is was the ABS Control Module told me multiple times that they cannot even order the part to fix it. This means I cannot get a state inspection sticker on my primary mode of transportation as well as not having working ABS brakes, traction control, and cruise control. This is a concern with my family being safe as well as when towing my 5th wheel rv. There is an open investigation for 2017-2018 but my truck is a 2016 with the same issue. There are multiple people on forums with Rams other than the 2017-18 trucks with this same exact problem. A lot of us are using vehicles that are not able to be inspected with safety equipment not functioning correctly.

• 12/11/2023· SERVICE BRAKES

  My truck, like those of numerous other Ram owners, has a malfunctioning ABS Control Module. Because of this malfunction, the ABS and cruise control do not work. In turn, this places me and other owners of this vehicle in an unsafe situation in that lack of an operating ABS system is conducive to skidding and accidents. Some owners have even reported that they cannot drive their vehicles due to locked brakes which resulted from this malfunction. I have tried every source in existence in my efforts to find a replacement module, but I have been totally unsuccessful. I have been told by one of your Customer Service representatives that your Company is “…unable to maintain a complete inventory for an indefinite period of time and the lower the demand, the less likely it is we will have stocked parts. As such, the part you are requesting is no longer in our inventory.”

• 12/11/2017· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  DRIVERS WINDOW FALLS DOWN WHEN 'ROLLING' THE WINDOW DOWN.

• 12/06/2021· ENGINE

  Engine running rough. I drive daily on the freeway and pull a trailer, it is not safe to drive on a busy freeway or any road ( I am a self-employed contractor who now has to rent a truck). Both I took to an independent service center and authorized Crysler Dealer. Check engine light came on November 30th. P219A - Bank 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance PERMANENT. It was starting on and off. The truck was purchased from Holz Dealership in 2019 and financed for $35,967.63. Nothing was disclosed about engine issues.

• 12/04/2023· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

  ABS system/ Traction control system/ 4wheel drive system/ cruise control. I had the ABS system repaired/replaced once this year already and now i need it done again. ABS failure makes the 4wheel drive system fail and it's winter time and i need 4 wheel drive for safety.

• 11/29/2023· STEERING

  I took my 2016 Dodge Ram to the dealership that I purchased it from and asked for an alignment. The dealership informed me that they would not perform the alignment as the V06 Recall had been performed, which had welded the adjustment nuts to vehicle's drag link. I was told that in order to get the vehicle aligned properly, the drag link would need to be replaced by contacting FCA. When FCA had called the dealership informing them of how to go about replacing the drag link, the dealership refused to discuss with them. The welded adjustment nuts should only be a temporary fix, and I would expect Doge to replace the defective component. The welds also seem of questionable quality, you would expect a higher standard for a critical component that could fail and cause a major accident.

• 11/29/2016· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  RAM DROPPED THE BALL WITH THE THROTTLE DELAY (DEAD PEDAL) FROM A STOP OR SLOW SPEED! 3 MONTH OLD TRUCK, NOW IN NEARLY 2 ACCIDENTS JUST TRYING TO MERGE ONTO HIGHWAY DUE TO THROTTLE DELAY WHILE MY WIFE AND 4 KIDS WERE IN THE TRUCK. 100% DISAPPOINTED - FIX OR LEMON LAW MY VEHICLE.

• 11/26/2020· POWER TRAIN

  ABLE TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE. PUT THE TRUCK BACK IN PARK TO SEE IF IT WAS JUST THE ONE TIME BUT IT CONTINUED TO BE ABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE. WE HAVE NOT HAD THIS OCCUR PREVIOUSLY OR WE HAVE JUST ALWAYS BEEN PRESSING THE BRAKE.

• 11/25/2019· STEERING

  I AM THE OWNER OF A 2016 RAM 2500 WITHTHE DRAG LINK RECALL. THE PROPOSED FIX TO THE DRAG LINK DOES NOT CORRECT THE ISSUE. WHLE IT PROVIDES A WORK AROUND, THERE ARE COMPLIANTS THAT EVEN AFTER THE PARTS ARE WELDED OWNERS EXPERIENCE THIS ISSUE. THIS SHOULD BE FURTHER INVESTIGATED AND THE ROOT CAUSE WHICH IS DEFECTIVE PARTS SHOULD BE REPLACED AND NOT SIMPLY WELDED. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER SEVERAL TIMES IN AN ATTEMPT TO GET THE PARTS REPLACE BUT THEY HAVE INDICATED THEY WILL NOT COMPLY WITH MY REQUEST. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW THIS "FIX" IS ACCEPTABLE BY NHSTA TO MAKE IT SAFER AND ACCEPTABLE. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V021000

• 11/22/2017· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

  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.

• 11/21/2016· STRUCTURE

  THE TAILGATE ON MY 2016 RAM 2500 POWER WAGON HAS FALLEN OPEN THREE SEPERATE TIMES IN THE PAST MONTH. AFTER THE FIRST INCIDENT, I MADE SURE IT WAS FULLY SHUT BY PULLING/TUGGING ON THE TAILGATE. ALL THREE INCIDENTS OCCURED IMMEDIATELY AFTER ENTERING THE TRUCK AND WHILE ACCELERATING. THE TRUCK WAS MOVING JUST UNDER 30MPH.

• 11/20/2017· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCK. INQUIRED ABOUT TK HOLDINGS 1RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS VIN SEP 12,2017 .. CONTACT FILED COMPLAINT AGAINST DEALERSHIP...CB MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBERT51 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER17V-562 RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE SUMMARYTHE WATER PUMP MAY EXPERIENCE A FAILURE WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. SAFETY RISKA WATER PUMP FAILURE RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO MOTOR VEHICLE OCCUPANTS OR PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. REMEDYTHE WATER PUMP MUST BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF REQUIRED.NGS LETTER. RECEIVED FIAT CHRYSLER RECALL LETTER... VIN SEARCH WAS DONE.

• 11/19/2017· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  T51 RECALL SAYS THERE IS A 1% CHANCE MY RAM 2500 2016 COULD HAVE A ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE AND DEALER SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. I ASKED TO GET A RENTAL TILL THIS IS SOLVED AND WAS DENIED BY DEALER. THEY ALSO COULD NOT TELL ME WHEN REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.

• 11/18/2017· POWER TRAIN

  I WAS DRIVING BACK HOME AFTER PICKING UP MY SON, DRIVING ABOUT 40 TO 45 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY MY TRUCK STARTED SHAKING AND THE SPEED DROPPED RAPIDLY GOT 10 MPH PUSHING ME AND MY SON FORWARD AGGRESSIVELY... WE WERE FORTUNATE THE TRAFFIC BEHIND WAS FAR FROM US.. AFTER PULLING TO THE SIDE AND TRYING TO GET BACK TO THE ROAD MY TRUCK WOULD NOT ACCELERATE MORE THAN 10 MPH. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND AFTER AN INSPECTION THEY TOLD ME THE CLUTCH WENT OUT. CONSIDERING THIS IS A 2016 RAM 2500 TURBO DIESEL WITH ONLY 24,000 MILES ON IT WITH NO SINGS OF CLUTCH GOING BAD I THINK THIS MAY BEE A DEFECTIVE PART THAT CAUSED THIS INCIDEN...

• 11/17/2022· STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  In 2020, Dodge repaired a recall by welding the steering linkage nut to the drag link. This recall (V06) prohibits me to have the vehicle aligned by a tire repair/replacement shop. Additionally, the ability to align the vehicle relies on the dealer to break the weld, replace the nut and re-weld the part. This repetitive process in turn causes metal fatigue to the drive link, presenting another MAJOR safety concern. If the drive link were to fail, I would lose steering control and crash without warning. I have contacted Dodge directly and requested they replace the drive link on my vehicle to remedy this problem, however, they have refused. The cost to replace the drive link and re-align the vehicle (required after part replacement) is approximately $1,100. Much less money than would be paid out for a catastrophic fatality(ies) resulting from the failure of this part.

• 11/16/2016· ENGINE

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 4,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

• 11/10/2025· POWER TRAIN

  Incident Report – Gear Shift Failure Date of Incident: 11/10/2025 Vehicle: 2016 Ram 2500 Pickup Truck VIN [XXX] Mileage: [Insert Mileage] Location: [Insert Location of Incident] Description of Incident While attempting to shift the vehicle from Park (P) into Drive (D), the shift lever suddenly went limp and lost all resistance. Upon applying slight additional pressure to engage the transmission, the shift lever snapped off completely. The gear shift bracket—the component securing the shift rod—fractured in half at the point where the shift rod inserts into the bracket. This mechanical failure rendered the vehicle inoperable and unable to be shifted out of Park. No warning lights or prior symptoms were observed before the failure. The broken part was visually inspected and confirmed to be the shifting lever bracket, consistent with Mopar part number 68470756AA. Immediate Actions Taken The vehicle was safely secured to prevent unintended movement. Engine was turned off and keys removed. Visual inspection confirmed that the shift lever bracket had broken at the rod insertion point. Tow service was arranged for transport to a repair facility. Photographs of the damaged bracket and shifter assembly were taken for documentation. Assessment This incident represents a critical component failure of the gear shift mechanism, resulting in sudden loss of control over transmission operation. The break occurred under normal shifting force, indicating a possible material or design defect in the bracket assembly. Recommended Actions File a warranty or recall inquiry with Ram/Stellantis regarding potential defects in part 68470756AA. Replace the damaged bracket with a verified OEM replacement. Inspect surrounding linkage and cable components for stress damage or misalignment. Retain the failed part for potential recall or manufacturer investigation. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

• 11/02/2017· STRUCTURE

  TAILGATE FALLS DOWN IN PARK OR DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IT DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME JUT WHEN IT FEELS LIKE IT COULD STRIKE KID IN THE HEAD OR SOMETHING COULD FLY OUT OF THE TRUCK YOU ALSO ASK WHEN THIS HAPPENED IT HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES

• 11/01/2018· STEERING

  ON 6/22/18, THE OPERATOR NOTICED A KNOCKING OR CLUNKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO THE WOODSTOCK GARAGE WITH 23358 MILES. REPAIR ORDER 17572 WAS COMPLETED AND IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE A LOOSE LEFT INNER TIE ROD LOCK NUT LOOSE. IT WAS INSPECTED, REPAIRED AND ALIGNED. INITIALLY WE WERE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR, BUT LATTER RECEIVED CREDIT, ON 13 SEP 18 IT WAS AGAIN FOUND TO HAVE A LOOSE LOCK NUT, IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY WITH 26498 MILES. AS A PRECAUTION IT WAS BROUGHT BACK TO WOODSTOCK GARAGE TO HAVE THE FRONT END INSPECTED UNDER RO 19288 MILES 28224. RO INDICATES ALL STEERING COMPONENTS WERE TIGHT.

• 11/01/2016· SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE

  PURCHASED A 2016 DODGE RAM 2500 TURBO DIESEL LARAMIE, NEW, RETURNED THE TRUCK DUE TO A VIBRATION BAD ENOUGH THE SEATS, HOOD, REAR BED SHOOK. IT WAS BAD ENOUGH I HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO HAVE THE SHAKING STOP. THEN WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY THE ONLY SAFE DRIVING SPEEDS WHERE UNDER 62 AND OVER 80. ANYTHING IN BETWEEN CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SHAKE. SO, THE TRUCK SAT IN MY DRIVEWAY, THE ONLY TIME I DROVE THE TRUCK WAS WHEN I HAD TO AND EVEN THEN, I WOULD ONLY DRIVE IT ON THE BACK ROADS DUE TO THE SHAKING. TRUCK AS BEEN BACK 4 TIMES FOR OVER A TOTAL OF 30 DAYS TO WORK ON TRUCK WITH NO SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. SHAKING STARTS AT 62 MPH AND UP, 72 MPH BEING THE WORSE. *TR

• 10/28/2019· POWER TRAIN

  WHILE DRIVING WITH OR WITHOUT MY TRAVEL TRAILER AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS A LOUD GROUNDING NOISE IS HEARD FROM UNDER OR TOWARD THE FRONT DIVE TRAIN AND HAS SOME FEEDBACK FELT FROM THE STEERING WHEEL SOMETIMES THE SERVICE 4WD LIGHTS UP BUT NOT ALWAYS I MUST SLOW DOWN TO A CRAWL INGAGE THE 4WD STOP BACK UP CUT OFF IGNITION RESTART SOMETIMES IT DISENGAGES 4WD AND SOMETIMES WHEN I SLOW TO A CRAWL A MECHANICAL CLUNK CAN BE HEARD AND TRUCK WORKS NORMALLY . DURNING THE TIME THE GRINDING SOUND IS PRESENT THE 4WD WILL NOT FUNCTION AND THE 4WD INDICATER LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON. WHEN THIS FISRT OCCURRED THE TRUCK HAD AROUND 4000 MILES IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER CONWAY CHYSTLER CONWAY SC 29528 THEY REPLACED TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE SAID IT WAS FIXED I PICKED IT UP IT DID IT AGAIN ABOUT 5 MILES FROM DEALERSHIP I TOOK IT BACK THEY AGAIN REPLACED A PART THE AXLE LOCKER ACTUATOR SAID IT WAS FIXED 7 DAYS TOTAL IN SHOP NOW FOR THIRD TIME AT 12000 MILES ITS DOING IT AGAIN BACK TO CONWAY I HAVE CONTACTED FCA TO ASK FOR A BUYBACK THIS IS VERY UNSAFE IF THIS TRUCK INGAGES 4WD PULLING MY CAMPER ON THE INTERSTATE IT COULD CAUSE A CRASH SO I NOW WILL NO LONGER DRIVE THIS TRUCK UNLESS I ABSOLUTLY HAVE TO IF NO BUYBACK IS ISSUED I WILL REQUEST A LIBILITY LETTER BE ISSUED TO ME FROM FCA RELEASING ME FROM ANY LIBILITY OF THIS TRUCK BEING SOLD OR TRADED

• 10/26/2021· POWER TRAINFire

  My transmission got so hot climing up a hill it caught the excused on fire, thankfully had water in the truck an put the fire out no warnings nothing, just flush transmission hot went to stop an realized it was on fire, had to have transmission rebuilt an cooler lines an cooler repaired, still not runing right.

• 10/26/2018· POWER TRAIN

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. UPON PLACING THE VEHICLE IN PARK, THE GEAR SHIFT SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS OVER THE PAST FIVE MONTHS. ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE SLIPPED INTO REVERSE AND INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED BACKWARDS RAPIDLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK, BUT THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR ERRONEOUSLY DISPLAYED ANOTHER GEAR. CLASSIC CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1102 WALTON DRIVE, TEXARKANA, TEXAS 75503, (903) 716-0600) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES, BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE THEM OR LOCATE THE SOURCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000.

• 10/26/2018· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES

  I DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPEN TO MY INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE BUT THE PLASTIC SCREWS BROKE AND THE DOOR ISN'T STURDY ANY MORE. I CALLED CUSTOMER CARE FOR RAM IF THIS CAN BE REPAIRED BUT THEY DIDN'T CARE. I SECOND GUESS USING THE HANDLE AND THEREFORE ALMOST FALL OUT OF MY TRUCK TO CLOSE MY DOOR BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO USE TO CLOSE THE DRIVERS DOOR. ANOTHER ISSUE WITH THIS TRUCK IS THE BRAKES. IF YOU COME TO AN ABRUPT STOP YOU CAN FEEL THE TRUCK TRYING TO STOP AND YOU FEEL A WEIRD MOVEMENT ON THE BREAK PEDAL AND A FEW SECONDS LATER THE TRUCK STOPS. LASTLY THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL GLITCH IN MY TRUCK. THE NAV/ RADIO DISPLAY SOMETIMES BLACKS OUT DURING STARTING MY TRUCK. SOME TIMES ALSO AFTER STARTING MY TRUCK THE BACKUP CAMERA DISPLAY IS SCRAMBLED IN REVERSE GEAR.

• 10/23/2020· POWER TRAIN

  THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. I HAVE HAD AT THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES. THE THIRD TIME THE DEALER HAD MY VEHICLE FOR 6 WEEKS. WHEN I WENT AND PICKED IT UP, I GOT APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE DOWN THE ROAD AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND IT IS CURRENTLY STILL BEING WORKED ON TO TRY AND FIGURE THE PROBLEM OUT. THE CHECK ENGINE CODE KEEPS SHOWING THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THE DEALER CHANGED THE VALVE BODY THE THIRD TIME THAT IT WAS THERE.

• 10/23/2017· POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

  DEAD PEDAL, WHEN DRIVING I.E.: IN TRAFFIC WITH ON AGAIN OFF AGAIN PEDAL I NOTICE A BRIEF PERIOD OF "DEAD PEDAL " WHERE THERE IS NO RESPONSE. THIS HAS OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE.

• 10/23/2015· ENGINE

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED SHORTLY AFTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE, HOWEVER, RE-FLASHED THE COMPUTER. IN ADDITION, THE TECHNICIAN DEEMED THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THAT A TERMINAL ON THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE WAS SHEARING OFF CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124.

• 10/22/2015· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE

  LIFE AND DEATH SITUATION: THE 2016 2500 RAM DIESEL TRUCK HAS A PROBLEM THAT CAUSES IT TO DO A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN WHILE DRIVING. A COMPLETE LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ARE LOST, INCLUDING A... COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE... BRAKE LIGHTS... POWER STEERING... POWER BRAKES. EVERYTHING DIES WITH NO WARNING. JUST DEAD! FIAT DODGE RAM KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND ARE ALLOWING THESE VEHICLES TO BE SOLD TO AN UNKNOWING PUBLIC. THE REASON I KNOW THIS IS BECAUSE WHEN THE DEALER CALLED THE STAR HOT LINE AT RAM THEY WERE TOLD EXACTLY WHERE TO GO TO FIND THE PROBLEM!!! THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS FAILURES TO DATE. THIS WILL GET PEOPLE KILLED. THE 2016 RAMS HAVE ONLY BEEN ON THE ROAD FOR A MONTH. I OWN ONE AND MY VEHICLE IS PRESENTLY IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIR AFTER 10 ENGINE FAILURES!!!! WHEN THERE WERE NO FAILURE CODES ON MY RAM 2500.. AND.. IT FAILED AND SHUT DOWN ON THE TECH WHEN BACKING IT OUT OF THE BAY THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN AWAY FROM ME AS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THAT WAS A WEEK AGO. IT IS STILL STUCK IN THE SAME BAY AS IT WILL NOT CRANK. PROBLEM: TIPM TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE OR PDC INTEL PWR. PART # 68243265AD IS THE PROBLEM. THE MAIN TERMINAL INPUT CARRYING ALL ELECTRICAL POWER INTO THE VEHICLE IS BEING OVER TORQUED DURING MANUFACTURE. THIS IS CAUSING THE TERMINAL TO SNAP AND ONLY GIVE INTERMITTING POWER TO THE VEHICLE DURING OPERATION AND CAUSING THE TOTAL SHUT OF THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTERS AND SHUTDOWN OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION TO THE THIS PROBLEM WHICH COULD CAUSE POSSIBLE DEATH, THE CONSTANT ARCING OF THE COMPUTERS HAS NOW CAUSED ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS TO MY VEHICLE. THERE IS NOW A FAILURE IN THE IGNITION SWITCH MODULE PART # 68271986AA AND IT HAS A ESD OF FEB 2016. I'LL DEAL WITH MY VEHICLE.. BUT ALLOWING THESE 8000# VEHICLES ON THE ROAD WITH THIS PROBLEM IS INEXCUSABLE WHEN DODGE RAM KNOWS THEY HAVE THIS SAFETY ISSUE. ....UPDATED 12/30/15 *BF UPDATED 05/21/18*JB

• 10/20/2020· STEERING

  THE CONSTITUENT CONTACTED SENATOR AMY KLOBUCHAR REQUESTING ASSISTANCE ISSUING A RECALL RELATED TO THE STEERING GEAR FOR THE 2016 SILVERADO 2500HD. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WAS EXTREMELY LOOSE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER OF A REPAIR BULLETIN.*JS

• 10/19/2021· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE

  Engine Fan / Radiator Shroud. During hot weather and engine temperature, the engine fan engaged. Due to the high ambient, I believe the radiator shroud was hot and the material was soft, it became deformed under the vacuum created by the fan cause it to interfere with the engine fans path of rotation. The interference caused the fan and shroud to shred each other sending shrapnel in all directions, including into the back side of the radiator, engine compartment. Plastic debris was found on top of the valve cover, battery, radiator, exhaust manifold. This problem has been reported by numerus online forms. This failure was inspected by the dealer and I was informed it was not under warranty, but drivable and safe. Their recommendation however was to replace the fan, shroud and radiator. However, they have seen cases with far worse damage causing catastrophic failure of the radiator leaving the vehicle stranded

• 10/18/2017· SEAT BELTS

  DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASES THE SEAT BELT WITHOUT BEING TOUCHED. I TUG ON THE BELT EVERY TIME I LATCH IT BECAUSE OF THIS BUT IT STILL RELEASES THE BELT AFTERWARDS ABOUT 30% OF THE TIME, USUALLY JUST AFTER PULLING AWAY FROM THE PARKING SPOT. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK WITH 48, 000 MILES ON IT AND ALMOST 1 YEAR OLD. IT HAS DONE THIS SINCE I FIRST BOUGHT IT.

• 10/18/2016· POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

  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. NOT HAPPY AND THIS COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS. I LOOKED ONLINE AND IT SEEMS THIS IS A NORMAL UNFIXED ISSUE WITH THESE TRUCKS, BUT SERIOUSLY DANGEROUS. *TR

• 10/17/2016· POWER TRAIN

  DEAD PEDAL. THIS VEHICLE WHEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE, RELEASING ACCELERATOR AND THEN GETTING BACK IMMEDIATELY ON THE ACCELERATOR, DOES NOT RESPOND FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. THIS HAPPENED WHILE PULLING INTO AN INTERSECTION AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER AND RAM SAYS IT IS NORMAL, BUT MANY OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE. IT HAS BEEN SUGGESTED THAT IT IS AN INTENDED PROGRAMMING ISSUE THAT WAS PUT IN PLACE TO HELP THE DRIVETRAIN AND/OR EMISSIONS. IT IS DANGEROUS!!!!! MY OTHER 2015 RAM THAT I TRADED DID THE SAME THING BUT I DID NOT FILE A REPORT.

• 10/13/2025· POWER TRAIN

  I previously had recall 17V-821 work completed. This recall was for The Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) locking pin may become stuck in the open position. I have the same issue now and see that NHTSA is investigating failed recall fixes. I have taken this to the dealer and an independent shop and am now trying to figure out how to get this repaired.

• 10/13/2023· STEERING

  The contact owns a 2016 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was pulling to the right. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle needed an alignment; however, since the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18E096000 (Steering) the alignment could not be performed. The contact was informed that due to the welding that was performed as part of the recall repair, the wheels could not be aligned. The manufacturer was contacted numerous times about the failure, but the contact was not given an answer as to when a repair would become available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

• 10/13/2016· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  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. THE SAME THING HAPPENED TWO OTHER TIMES SINCE IT WAS LAST FIXED ON 8/30/2016, BUT IF YOU LET THE TRUCK SIT OVERNIGHT, THE NEXT MORNING EVERYTHING WOULD BE FINE. THE PUNCH LINE IS THAT I HAVE OWNED THE TRUCK FOR 169 DAYS (AS OF TODAY) AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 37 OF THOSE DAYS (SO FAR) WITH SERIOUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES. THE LAST TWO ISSUES ARE SERIOUS ENOUGH THAT THE TRUCK WILL ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN AND IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE HAD IT TOWED BY RAM THE LAST TWO TIMES TO THE DEALERSHIP. OUTSIDE OF THE FACT THAT THE TRUCK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 22% OF THE TIME I HAVE OWNED IT, I AM MORE CONCERNED ABOUT THE SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS THESE ISSUES CAUSE AND I HAVE LOST FAITH THAT THIS TRUCK CAN BE FIXED. WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURS, IT COULD EASILY CAUSE AND ACCIDENT TO INCLUDE INJURY OR DEATH. THIS IS A 6,500+ POUND VEHICLE! PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS PROBLEM WITH RAM.

• 10/11/2022· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  The contact owns a 2016 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline and the contact felt the vehicle losing power. In addition, the contact noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle, and no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact placed a rubber line on the fuel line because he noticed the fuel line was rubbing against the frame of the vehicle causing the fuel line to wear. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 87,000.

• 10/10/2023· SERVICE BRAKES

  2016 Ram 2500 ABS and HCU have caused problems while driving. My brakes are engaged and will sometimes bring the vehicle to a stop. While having problems with my brakes, I scheduled an appointment with my local Dodge/Ram service department. On the way to the service department March 2023, the brakes again started having problems and completely engaged on a busy bridge bringing the truck to an immediate stop. Not a fun moment. The closest tow truck was two hours away and after 40 minutes, I was able able to get the brakes dis-engaged and limped the truck to the service center. The service department had trouble replicating the issue because the computer reset after i drove the vehicle in. It wasn't till the third test drive the technician had the issue happen to him. I've read about numerous other similar issues with the same truck and braking system, and this could cause a serious incident where someone could get hurt. Even after getting a new ABS, I'm still having issues 6 months later with the brakes locking up. I took it to a new service center and again, the technicians are saying there is no issue because the computer has reset when the issue went away while driving it in to get looked at. It concerns me the Ram has not stepped up to fix this issue.

• 10/10/2017· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (JACK WOLF CHRYSLER JEEP, 1615 N. STATE ST, BELVIDERE, ILL, 61108, 815-544-9211) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BULBS BURNED OUT. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE BULBS AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A KNOWN ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED TO REIMBURSE THE CONTACT FOR THE REPLACEMENT BULBS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DID NOT RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION FOR AN UNKNOWN RECALL RELATED TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 18,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

• 10/08/2017· STRUCTURE

  TAILGATE FELL OPEN WHILE I WAS PULLING A CARGO TRAILER ON INTERSTATE 40 IN TENNESSEE. DUE TO ROAD ROUGHNESS AND NOISE I WAS UNAWARE OF IT UNTIL I STOPPED FOR FUEL. THE TAILGATE HAD FALLEN ONTO THE TRAILER JACK HANDLE AND DAMAGED THE TAILGATE. THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT DENT INTO THE TOP OF THE TAILGATE AND ALSO DAMAGE TO THE PLASTIC TOPCAP ON THE TAILGATE. IN ADDITION THERE IS AN ARC SHAPED SCRATCH ACROSS THE TAILGATE ABOVE THE LATCH HANDLE.

• 10/05/2016· TIRES

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500 EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE TRANSFORCE HT TIRES, SIZE: LT275/70R18. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR TIRES HAD A REQUIRED PRESSURE OF 80 PSI, AND THE FRONT TIRES REQUIRED A PRESSURE OF 65 PSI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES EXCEEDED THE REQUIRED PSI, WHICH CAUSED THEM TO MOVE UP AND DOWN WHEN DRIVING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 63 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WAS UNSTABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,600 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.