Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Ram 2500 has 14 recalls, 250 complaints.
14
Recalls
250
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V021000
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
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...
18E096000
STEERING:LINKAGES
Streetcar ORV LLC (Streetcar) is recalling certain American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) 3" Dualsport aftermarket suspension kits, part numbers N0436000 ...
19V347000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
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. ...
18V486000
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
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...
18V332000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 C...
21V632000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
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 ...
17V821000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017...
17V499000
WHEELS
Streetcar ORV LLC, dba American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks, modified by AEV to be eq...
17V824000
EQUIPMENT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extin...
17V302000
AIR BAGS
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such...
17V562000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, equipped with ...
15V592000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis and 4500/5500 Cab Chassis trucks manufactured July 31, 201...
16E041000
EQUIPMENT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas sea...
25V010000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
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 l...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 2WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | ENGINE | Adding to form 11717793 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Got into my truck after letting it warm up and the shifter broke out of the handle. It’s a known pro... |
| Feb 9, 2026 | ENGINE | The vgt actuator failed the truck only has 127000 miles on it ram extended the warranty for 2015 tru... |
| Dec 23, 2025 | STEERING | Drag link issue led to not being able to get an alignment, dealership and RAM support refused to fix... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Incident Report – Gear Shift Failure Date of Incident: 11/10/2025 Vehicle: 2016 Ram 2500 Pickup Tru... |
| Nov 1, 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 ... |
| Oct 13, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I previously had recall 17V-821 work completed. This recall was for The Brake Transmission Shift In... |
| Oct 5, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | ITBM Integrated Trailer Brake Module not outputting correct breaking voltage to trailer. |
| Jul 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the shift solenoid change message was disp... |
| Jul 12, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | STEERING | The low pressure power steering hose is leaking and can't get part for it. Been having to invest in ... |
| Jun 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission gear selector lever can be moved from park to reverse, neutral, and drive without havin... |
| May 23, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | It is the Water pump We have the Concentric brand with out a vent hole picture attached ( which is t... |
| Apr 24, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The grab handle or left interior a arm part broke and fell of in my lap while I was driving luckily ... |
| Apr 4, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Def system failed ABS, track,tire pressure. Service 4 wheel drive system. 4 wheel drive system tempo... |
| Apr 2, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The service engine lamp came on. When the mechanic investigated, it was determined that the problem ... |
| Mar 25, 2025 | ENGINE | Towing my trailer with my 2016 Ram 2500, at 48,000 miles I experienced complete turbo failure in hea... |
| Oct 8, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,WHEELS | Contacted FCA Recall Assistant Center on 10/23/2024 and filed a complaint against Corwin Chrysler Do... |
| Aug 30, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | I have a 2016 Ram 2500 Power Wagon that i have turned into a show truck. The truck has never been of... |
| Jul 11, 2024 | STEERING | On 7/11/2024, I had a service performed at a local independent automotive repair facility because I ... |