Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Ram 2500 has 28 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.
28
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
17V562000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
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 ...
15V592000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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, 201...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | ENGINE | Adding to form 11717793 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | ENGINE | The vgt actuator failed the truck only has 127000 miles on it ram extended the warranty for 2015 tru... |
| Jul 12, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check... |
| Apr 2, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The service engine lamp came on. When the mechanic investigated, it was determined that the problem ... |
| Mar 25, 2025 | ENGINE | Towing my trailer with my 2016 Ram 2500, at 48,000 miles I experienced complete turbo failure in hea... |
| May 1, 2024 | ENGINE | It is known that the 2016 Ram crew cab 4x4 has exhaust leak problems. The bolts on the exhaust manif... |
| Jul 20, 2023 | ENGINE | We were driving our 2016 Ram in July 20, 2023 to Yakima, WA which is 200 miles away from our home. A... |
| Nov 30, 2021 | ENGINE | Engine running rough. I drive daily on the freeway and pull a trailer, it is not safe to drive on a... |
| Jul 18, 2021 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle started... |
| Jul 3, 2020 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | Engine Fan / Radiator Shroud. During hot weather and engine temperature, the engine fan engaged. Du... |
| Dec 20, 2019 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19... |
| Jun 24, 2019 | ENGINE | "ETC" WARNING LIGHT, ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL , KEEPS COMING ON AND TAKING IT BACK TO THE DEALER ... |
| Dec 20, 2018 | ENGINE | INTERMITTENT DIESEL EXHAUST ENTERS VEHICLE WHEN USING HEATER. THIS OCCURS WHEN DRIVING, ENGINE TE... |
| Mar 14, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17... |
| Feb 6, 2018 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 1... |
| Nov 15, 2017 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 1... |
| Sep 19, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17... |
| Sep 17, 2017 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V5612000 (ENG... |
| Sep 17, 2017 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17... |
| Sep 12, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17... |