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2016 Ram 2500 Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Ram 2500 has 30 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Ram 2500

Powertrain
55
Steering
40
Electrical
30
Engine
28
Other
28
Brakes
21
Structure
10
Airbags
8
Suspension
7
Speed Control
7
Tires
6
Seat Belts
4
Wheels
3

30

Complaints

1

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

Electrical Recalls

18V332000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 1, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESABS FAILURE, WHICH TURNS OFF TRACTION CONTROL AND CRUISE CONTROL. This is a known issue for the HCU ...
Feb 9, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESMy ABS lights is on causing my cruise control to not be functioning. When I first start the vehicle,...
Nov 28, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEABS system/ Traction control system/ 4wheel drive system/ cruise control. I had the ABS system repai...
Aug 17, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESAbs/hcu failure causing erratic braking brakes locking up. Diagnosed idepentdant shop,not yet repair...
Jul 15, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERDriving truck and automatic changed to manual 4th gear - would not stay in automatic and would not g...
Apr 1, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE6.7L Cummins diesel Known Grid heater bolt broke and could leave people stranded as it causes catast...
Feb 9, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThe grid heater bolt that is on the bottom side of the grid heater. It fails and the bolt falls off ...
Feb 6, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThis message is in regards to Static NHTSA Bulletin 09-005-22 / D- 22- 06 Dated March 16, 2022. The ...
Feb 21, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEWhen vehicles comes to a stop or a slow roll. It makes a loud humming sound and cuts off in drive. T...
Feb 17, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESIt seems that this is a common problem on these trucks the HCU for the antilock braking system and t...
Dec 12, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while slowing down for traffic or traffic ...
Oct 2, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERFor the longest (approximately two years now), my backup camera would "go out" sometimes when I enga...
Apr 13, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS ON THE LEFT S...
Oct 9, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE ENGINE REVV...
Sep 4, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND LOST BRAKING AND STEER...
Jul 29, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2016 RAM DIESEL 2500 4WD HEAVY DUTY, 27,022 MILES/33 MONTHS. NOTICED SEVERE CORROSION ON BOTH 12V BA...
Jul 21, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKESI DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPEN TO MY INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE BUT THE PLASTIC SCREWS BROKE AND THE DOOR ISN'T ...
May 23, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18...
Mar 28, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE BA...
Jan 31, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKEST79/NHTSA 17-821 RECALL.. JUST WONDERING IF AND WHEN THE FIX MAY HAPPEN? IT HAS HAMPERED MY CHANCE O...

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