Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Ram 2500 has 30 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
30
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 C...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | ABS FAILURE, WHICH TURNS OFF TRACTION CONTROL AND CRUISE CONTROL. This is a known issue for the HCU ... |
| Feb 9, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | My ABS lights is on causing my cruise control to not be functioning. When I first start the vehicle,... |
| Nov 28, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | ABS system/ Traction control system/ 4wheel drive system/ cruise control. I had the ABS system repai... |
| Aug 17, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Abs/hcu failure causing erratic braking brakes locking up. Diagnosed idepentdant shop,not yet repair... |
| Jul 15, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Driving truck and automatic changed to manual 4th gear - would not stay in automatic and would not g... |
| Apr 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 6.7L Cummins diesel Known Grid heater bolt broke and could leave people stranded as it causes catast... |
| Feb 9, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The grid heater bolt that is on the bottom side of the grid heater. It fails and the bolt falls off ... |
| Feb 6, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | This message is in regards to Static NHTSA Bulletin 09-005-22 / D- 22- 06 Dated March 16, 2022. The ... |
| Feb 21, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | When vehicles comes to a stop or a slow roll. It makes a loud humming sound and cuts off in drive. T... |
| Feb 17, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | It seems that this is a common problem on these trucks the HCU for the antilock braking system and t... |
| Dec 12, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while slowing down for traffic or traffic ... |
| Oct 2, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | For the longest (approximately two years now), my backup camera would "go out" sometimes when I enga... |
| Apr 13, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS ON THE LEFT S... |
| Oct 9, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE ENGINE REVV... |
| Sep 4, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND LOST BRAKING AND STEER... |
| Jul 29, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2016 RAM DIESEL 2500 4WD HEAVY DUTY, 27,022 MILES/33 MONTHS. NOTICED SEVERE CORROSION ON BOTH 12V BA... |
| Jul 21, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | I DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPEN TO MY INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE BUT THE PLASTIC SCREWS BROKE AND THE DOOR ISN'T ... |
| May 23, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18... |
| Mar 28, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE BA... |
| Jan 31, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | T79/NHTSA 17-821 RECALL.. JUST WONDERING IF AND WHEN THE FIX MAY HAPPEN? IT HAS HAMPERED MY CHANCE O... |