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.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. While driving 55 mph, the regeneration process warning indicator illuminated. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed extreme heat coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to mcsweeney chrysler dodge jeep ram (2605 dr john haynes dr, pell city, al 35125, [redacted]) where the contact was informed that they were aware of the failure. At night, blue flames came…
Fire reported
ODI 11128509
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving on interstate 10 in traffic i went to accelerate to change lanes and my 2016 2500 the engine made a loud pop and lost all engine power. And didn't regain engine power for 3 seconds. It has done it several time since. It is a very scary feeling when your driving in heavy traffic. I do not get any codes or lights indicating a problem when this happens. Was told by dealer service manager that without any codes…
ODI 10954993
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
Engine · Steering
B/t 15-20 mph, the engine shuts off. No warning, no noise, oil pressure gauge goes to nothing, and rpms drop to 0. I loose control of steering as well. Everything else has power to it (radio, lights, etc work) has happened 4 times, 3 in a row, spent 2 days at dealer and they couldn't find anything wrong. Happened the 4th time and i have it on video. Its going back to the dealer on monday for them to try again.…
ODI 10851761
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. While the vehicle was stopped at an intersection, the reduced throttle warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was unable to move. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 1,600.
ODI 10837923
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
This is a big safety concern. My 2016 ram has major throttle delay. It becomes a safety concern when i'm pulling out into traffic, let off the accelerator and get back on it and it waits 1.5 to 2 seconds before the computer receives the command to give throttle. I have had one instance where i was proceeding to change lanes on the interstate and give it throttle but it didn't respond and then i was a sitting duck…
ODI 10897432
Engine
Throttle response, there is a huge delay between activating the pedal and the engine reacting to that input. Crossing a busy street from a standstill is a gamble whether or not you'll accelerate in enough time.
ODI 10821612
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…
ODI 10785556
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