2016 Ram 2500 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 59 complaints for the 2016 Ram 2500, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 59 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 5,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 14 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 5,000 miles, and 83% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. While driving 55 MPH, the regeneration process warning indicator illuminated. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed extreme heat coming from the exhaust pipe. At night, blue flames came out of the exhaust pipe when the regeneration process began. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,775. Consumer stated it is not a failure but a design oversight. Updated 11/27/18
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power and went into LIMP Mode. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but also occurred while towing a 30-foot trailer or a 24-foot trailer. Occasionally, after pulling over, turning off, and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Ram 2500
- Drivetrain & axles 64 complaints
- Steering 43 complaints
- Electrical system 39 complaints
- Brakes 35 complaints
- Cruise control 17 complaints