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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

Engine complaints by mileage, 2016 Ram 2500 Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 5,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 14 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 6 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 0 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 0 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 0 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 2 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 0 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 1 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 1 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 5,000 miles
Based on 24 complaints that include mileage. 83% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles14
20k to 40k miles6
40k to 60k miles0
60k to 80k miles0
80k to 100k miles0
100k to 120k miles2
120k to 140k miles0
140k to 160k miles1
160k to 180k miles1
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

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

Reported at 35,775 miles, September 2016 Fire

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.

Reported at 113,000 miles, July 2025

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