Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Ram 2500 has 21 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
21
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | ITBM Integrated Trailer Brake Module not outputting correct breaking voltage to trailer. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Def system failed ABS, track,tire pressure. Service 4 wheel drive system. 4 wheel drive system tempo... |
| Jun 11, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Jan 7, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Abs module failure is common in alot of rams part number 68252611ae |
| Sep 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | My truck, like those of numerous other Ram owners, has a malfunctioning ABS Control Module. Because ... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Abs light and traction control light came on. The rear parking sensors and 4 wheel drive were also d... |
| Jul 28, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Service ABS SYSTEM warning light came on dash - July 2023. ABS is not functional. Traction /stabilit... |
| May 16, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | ABS/traction control lights on dash and cruse control won’t work with these on. Haven’t taken to dea... |
| Mar 15, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | 2016 Ram 2500 ABS and HCU have caused problems while driving. My brakes are engaged and will someti... |
| Mar 20, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | In March of 2022 my ABS/Traction Control light illuminated and returned a code of "Internal Electric... |
| Mar 18, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | A known issue is occurring across many vehicles where the ABS Braking system becomes non-working and... |
| Aug 4, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the brake pedal was depre... |
| May 16, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | Signal to 5th wheel brakes failed then a light to service electronic brake system came on and the el... |
| Jun 15, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE TOWING TRAILER BRA... |
| Aug 24, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKE LINE FROM MASTER CYLINDER RUPTURED DUE TO CHAFING AGAINST PLASTIC ABS BOX UNDER THE HOOD CAUSI... |
| Mar 18, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | AT ABOUT 50,000 MILES THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ON MY 2016 RAM 2500 DIESEL PICKUP COMPLETELY FAILED ... |
| Dec 27, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES | INTEGRATED BRAKE CONTROLLER DOES NOT OUTPUT ENOUGH POWER TO APPLY BRAKES ON CAMPER PROPERLY |
| Sep 23, 2017 | SERVICE BRAKES | REQUIRED BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE IS EXCESSIVE. IN PANIC BRAKING SITUATIONS THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE... |
| Aug 1, 2017 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, ... |
| Apr 1, 2017 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED BUT FAILED T... |