2016 RAM 2500 Electrical System Problems
- 19
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 19 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. The contact stated that on several occasions unknown warning lights flashed on and off on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the windows failed to roll down while the ignition was in accessory mode. The contact also stated that several attempts were needed on occasions to start the vehicle. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel…
ODI 11308250
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. While driving with the cruise control engaged, the engine revved without warning. When the contact placed the gear shift lever in park, turned off and restarted the vehicle, the vehicle operated as intended. The vehicle was taken to larry h. Miller chrysler jeep tucson (7800 e 22nd st, tucson, az 85710 [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the speed control switch failed and…
ODI 11297401
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. While driving, the vehicle shut off and lost braking and steering ability. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact had to shift into park and turn the ignition to restart the vehicle while it was still rolling. The contact drove to national dodge chrysler jeep ram (2223 n marine blvd, jacksonville, nc 28546, [redacted]) where a code appeared that was unrelated…
ODI 11254445
Electrical System
2016 ram diesel 2500 4wd heavy duty, 27,022 miles/33 months. Noticed severe corrosion on both 12v batteries 'negative' posts. After removing connections, found multiple cracks on the battery itself where the negative posts are installed. Cracks allowed battery acid and fumes to escape (both corrosion hazard, breathing hazard, and explosive fume situation). These are oem batteries, left in its original state since…
ODI 11114427
Body · Electrical System · 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…
ODI 11142785
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (larry h. Miller dodge ram tucson, 4220 e 22nd st, tucson, az 85711, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the…
ODI 11120638
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Multiple recalls open,dealer unable to fix due to parts unavailability. Result in customers driving unsafe vehicles.
ODI 11079593
Electrical System · Service Brakes
T79/nhtsa 17-821 recall.. Just wondering if and when the fix may happen? It has hampered my chance of selling it due to the open recall and the fact of no giving date as to when it would be fixed, dealer will not buy it ( the one who would, would only give a small percent of it value) and a buyer backed out cause of the type of safety issues it is. I spoke to the dealer ship and they have said that they have not…
ODI 11078821
Electrical System
Truck suddenly shut off while traveling on the highway at highway speed. Complete shut down of all electrical systems and engine (nothing worked) dealer diagnosed as electrical failure of power distribution module and several other electrical parts due to corrosion in the wiring harness. Had there been heavier traffic or i been in the middle or left lane when truck failed, i would have likely caused an accident.…
ODI 11062905
Body · Cruise Control · Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v821000 (power train) and 18v486000 (structure, latches/locks/linkages). The contact called glendenning motor company at [redacted] (located at 1100 e south st, mt ayr, ia 50854) and was informed that the parts were not availaable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the…
ODI 11121084
Electrical System
Drivers window falls down when 'rolling' the window down.
ODI 11053959
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seat Belts
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.
Crash reported · Fire reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11054402
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, [redacted], belvidere, ill, 61108, [redacted]) 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…
ODI 11032667
Electrical System
When driving at low speeds the vehicle suddenly dies and the instrument panel goes completely out, all electrical goes out, except for the radio panel, but no speaker sound. When trying to start the vehicle, even with removing the key, the instrument panel remains out, radio panel still on with no sound. After about 4-6 key turns the truck starts again. This happened once in a drive through while moving, and a…
ODI 10981386
Electrical · Electrical System · Mechanical
2016 ram diesel 6.7 l experiencing stalling when decelerating to stop - lose power, ran off road as result. Vehicle has 3 second delay when attempting to accelerate- serious safety concern caused several near misses
Crash reported
ODI 10948379
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
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…
ODI 10915910
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
My 2016 ram 1500 almost killed me this morning. Truck has 4,000 miles on it. At 4 am i was driving on i-10 east bound 170 miles from pensacola. Cruise was set at 78 and i was in the passing lane. The road was pitch black. Without any warning the engine lost power and all electrical. Headlights went dark dash board, etc. Needless to say i was panicked and managed somehow to make it to the right shoulder. After…
ODI 10863534
Electrical System · Engine
Had phone charging from usb port in truck. Pulled into gas station and as i was turning the wheel to park in a spot, i touched the phone and the engine died.
ODI 10850661
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
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…
ODI 10785445