2016 RAM 2500 Engine Problems
- 35
- 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 35 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine engine · 11 records
- engine cooling · 11 records
- parts recall · 9 records
- chrysler dodge · 6 records
- chrysler jeep · 5 records
- cooling parts · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Engine
Etc warning light, electronic throttle control , keeps coming on and taking it back to the dealer monday for the 3rd time. The throttle gets stuck and won't idle---the pedal works fine, it's an electronic problem. My wife almost ran threw the garage door. This happens while driving and idling anywhere.
ODI 11222777
Engine
Intermittent diesel exhaust enters vehicle when using heater. This occurs when driving, engine temperature normal, diesel exhaust will enter through heater vents. It stops if the heater is turned off and does not occur when heater is turned in a few minutes nor may it reoccur for an extended length of time. It is bad enough to cause a headache. I have to open the windows to clear the fumes. As it is intermittent i…
ODI 11165652
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I have two outstanding recalls on my truck. The diesel water pump recall and the brake transmission shift interlock both of these recalls were issued in 2017 and neither has a remedy.
ODI 11112258
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v562000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to sunset dodge chrysler jeep ram fiat (located at 7745 s tamiami trail, sarasota, fl 34231,…
ODI 11124358
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 · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 11047991
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
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v562000 (engine and engine cooling). 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 six months ago. The dealer (west hill chrysler jeep dodge, 900 w hills blvd, bremerton, wa 98312)…
ODI 11066729
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 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 17v5612000 (engine and engine cooling) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in september of 2017. The dealer (ralph sellers chrysler dodge jeep ram, 14215 airline hwy, gonzales, la 70737) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 11128120
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
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. Maccord dodge chrysler jeep (located at [redacted], longview, wa) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available…
ODI 11123795
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
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. Red bluff dodge chrysler jeep ram ([redacted], red bluff, ca) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for…
ODI 11123811
Engine
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. The contact called the local dealer (haddad dodge ram, [redacted], bakersfield, ca 93313, [redacted]) and was informed that the…
ODI 11091085
Engine
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. The contact called a local dealer (reno dodge ram, [redacted], reno, nc 89502) and was notified that the parts were not…
ODI 11066990
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
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Dead accelerator pedal. If driving with steady pedal and let up on accelerator pedal and then step back on the accurate, the truck doesn't move/no response for 5-10 seconds, then the truck speeds off. Happens numerous times. Also if at a stop and need to have full power to get across a 4 lane highway/or make a rapid left turn, you are a sitting duck because the pedal doesn't respond.
ODI 10992686
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I feel i my complain is on par with so many others with a newer ram diesel. The dead pedal. I have nearly been hit more than 5 times now on several....several occasions due to no immediate acceleration at a light crossing an intersection, or going on the highway, switching lanes and trying to accelerate again. The delay in throttle response is the worst i have ever seen in a vehicle. My wife refuse to drive my "new"…
ODI 11003055
Engine
This truck has excessive torque management. It can also be described as dead pedal. If you press the accelerator pedal you can expect a serious delay before any power is transmitted to the wheels and this problem is magnified if you have just applied throttle, let off and immediately need the vehicle to accelerate such as when merging or crossing traffic.
ODI 10957712
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Numerous times the diesel has stuttered and acted like it was going to die. This has happened several times. Was taken to sealer and was told there is nothing wrong with it. It is making weird noises while shifting and is now throwing a cel with the code p0421.
ODI 10946545
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.
ODI 10926383
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10917232