2016 RAM 2500 Engine Problems
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2016 RAM 2500, 21% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 4,800 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine cooling” (23% of reports).
- 53engine complaints
- 4,800median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Engine cooling: mentioned in 12 of 53 complaints (23%)
- Chrysler jeep: mentioned in 6 of 53 complaints (11%)
- Power train: mentioned in 5 of 53 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 23 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 53 complaints, 1 a fire.
RAM 2500 engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 2500 | 4 | 15% | 200 |
| 2025 2500 | 8 | 13% | — |
| 2024 2500 | 9 | 15% | 38,000 |
| 2023 2500 | 11 | 22% | — |
| 2022 2500 | 30 | 17% | — |
| 2021 2500 | 26 | 24% | 45,000 |
| 2020 2500 | 33 | 20% | 10,000 |
| 2019 2500 | 32 | 17% | 5,500 |
| 2018 2500 | 37 | 1% | 63,000 |
| 2017 2500 | 39 | 6% | 35,890 |
| 2016 2500 | 53 | 21% | 4,800 |
| 2015 2500 | 34 | 16% | 43,813 |
| 2014 2500 | 62 | 18% | 15,000 |
| 2013 2500 | 43 | 24% | 30,000 |
| 2009 2500 | 1 | 20% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Problem: 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 Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines that have Concentric-brand water pumps without a vent hole. These water pumps may leak coolant.
Risk: The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pumps, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T51.
Electrical system:ignition:module; engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: 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, 2015, to August 13, 2015 and equipped with a 6.7L Cummins Diesel engine. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.
Risk: An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R52.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Grid heater nut/bolt detached and entered engine, causing catastrophic internal failure and total engine loss while driving.
Adding to form 11717793
The vgt actuator failed the truck only has 127000 miles on it ram extended the warranty for 2015 trucks but not 2016. The part to replace it from ram has almost doubled in a years time. It is now $2170. For this part whose internal computer components have failed. The files uploaded was just for…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 RAM 2500s have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about engine for the 2016 RAM 2500 (21% of the 258 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2016 RAM 2500 engine?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 4,800 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2016 RAM 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “engine cooling”, in 12 of 53 complaints, followed by “chrysler jeep” (6).
Other 2016 RAM 2500 problems
- Power Train problems (64)
See all 2016 RAM 2500 problems or engine problems across all 2500 years.