2016 RAM 2500 Power Train Problems
- 39
- 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 39 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- chrysler dodge · 8 records
- dodge jeep · 7 records
- power train · 7 records
- dead pedal · 6 records
- engine engine · 5 records
- engine cooling · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 24 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Clutch master cylinder failed while driving in 2nd gear, no clutch pressure, could not stop truck and it would not stall, i ended up turning key off after driving over curb on to sidewalk. This was while trying to stop for stopped cars at traffic light. Fortunately i was only moving at maybe 10 mph. Florida truck, 26k miles on it.
ODI 11296970
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. After starting the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal clicking noise emerging from the engine. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to plaza chrysler dodge jeep ram (2077 hwy 44 w, inverness, fl 34453, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the tension pulley fractured and snapped. The failure damaged the serpentine belt, water pump, and…
ODI 11257954
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. While attempting to shift gears, the gear shifter separated from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to bryant motors ([redacted], sedalia, mo) where the failure was repaired. Later, while backing out of the garage, the transmission would not switch into the drive position. The vehicle would only drive in fourth gear and was taken back to the dealer who replaced the brake…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11265322
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. While driving 55 mph, the gear shifted into first gear on its own and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact veered to the shoulder of the road, and turned off and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. Hall chrysler dodge jeep ram virginia beach ([redacted],…
ODI 11234112
Power Train
Tl* the contact's husband owns a 2016 ram 2500. While the vehicle was parked in a driveway, it shifted out of park and rolled in reverse up a small hill, crashed into a house, and the vehicle came to a stop only because the driver side door was open which stopped the vehicle from reversing any further. The contact mentioned that the driver was unloading at the time and did not sustain any injuries due to the…
Crash reported
ODI 11221567
Power Train · Steering
Drag link has been recalled on my pickup. Was given what was supposed to be a temporary fix by the dealership that involved welding the nuts to the adjuster sleeve. Now there is a permanent fix and i was told by chrysler and the dealership that the weld is good enough. I am unable to have my vehicle aligned due to this weld. I will be unable to have any future work that involves the steering done due to this weld.…
ODI 11219881
Power Train
Driving 73 mph and loud 'explosion' and violent shake came from center of truck. Close to lithia dodge in bryan tx. Pulled in to see transmission fluid pouring from transmission. Truck has been in the shop for two weeks. Service advisor indicated that u joint failed and cracked the transmission. Requiring the replacement of transmission and drive shaft. Dangerous situation. Chrystler should be held accountable. Very…
ODI 11129779
Power Train
For the last year or so, i have been having an issue with the 4wd shift in progress message coming on at random times. I have had it to the dealership where i purchased it at, victory ram of kansas city and they "could not duplicate the problem".
ODI 11124563
Power Train
Dead pedal , if i start accelerating from a stop and notice i cannot make it, let off the gas and reapply, there is a long delay for acceleration. I have almost been hit a number of times and now worried to cut into traffic. Excessive lag time when ac is on. Takes longer to get power.
ODI 11102160
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. The contact received notifications for nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v821000 (power train) and 17v562000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. Cedar city chrysler dodge jeep ram (1010 n main st, cedar city, ut 84721, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available…
ODI 11124529
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…
ODI 11142945
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. After reversing into a parking space, the contact shifted the gear shifter to park, applied the emergency brake, removed the key from the ignition switch, and exited the vehicle. The contact noticed that the vehicle started to roll backwards on a flat surface. The vehicle stopped at a curb. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 17v821000 (power…
ODI 11084764
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. While the contact's girlfriend was driving the vehicle, the gear shift lever was placed in the reverse position, but the vehicle accelerated forward. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a mobile home and a portable shed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the face and mid-section. The driver was transported by ambulance to the local hospital to seek…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11088432
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. While parked at home, the vehicle independently rolled away while engaged in park. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v821000 (power train); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. C.h. Urness chrysler jeep dodge ram ([redacted], the…
ODI 11083580
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Multiple recalls open,dealer unable to fix due to parts unavailability. Result in customers driving unsafe vehicles.
ODI 11079593
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v562000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over five months ago. The dealer (pischke motors of west salem, 1460 wi-16, west salem, wi…
ODI 11071532
Power Train
I had drive my 2016 ram 2500 mega cab cummins diesel 4x4 to a place on a slight decline. I placed the transmission in park (column shift) and left the truck running. I had not applied the parking brake. Within a few seconds i noticed the truck beginning to roll downhill. I looked at the gear indicator and noticed it was in park. I stepped on the brake and the truck stopped. I released the brake and it began rolling…
ODI 11098310
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Owned this truck for less than a year bought with 6000 miles. Vehicle down shifts into a low gear while approaching a stop. This presents a safety issue on snow covered roads and everyday driving conditions. The truck has been in the dealership twice for this problem and it has not been fixed.the dealership says they fixed it? Exhaust has broken from the welds i noticed this at 20,000 miles. This has caused the…
ODI 11057846
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
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v562000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v821000 (power train). The parts needed for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to moss brothers chrysler of riverside ([redacted], riverside, ca…
ODI 11067034
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…
ODI 11047246
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v562000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v821000 (power train). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called billy craft chrysler dodge jeep ram at [redacted] (located at [redacted],…
ODI 11071915
Engine · Power Train
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.
ODI 11035919
Engine · Power Train
I have two recalls on this truck,17v-562 and 17v-821 . One dating back to september 2017 and just received 17v-821 . Both recalls say the remedy for this condition is not currently available, and both are safety issues, fca sends out recalls and then does nothing! Are you aware of this,is there nothing you can do. This is totally unacceptable!
ODI 11075166
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v562000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v821000 (power train) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The dealer (lithia chrysler dodge of tri-cities, 7171 w canal dr, kennewick, wa 99336) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a…
ODI 11074573