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#BS-2016-RAM250-1D3A

2016 Ram 2500

Based on reports from 362 owners and 14 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
362
Crashes
19
Fires
5
Recalls
14
TSBs
452
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 362 complaints, 19 crashes, 5 fires, and 14 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

bounces wobbles and shakes

3 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
2

satalite signal cuts in and out

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

paint is peeling chipping

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

61 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 23K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

131
0–30K
36
30–60K
16
60–90K
10
90–120K
3
120–150K
6
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (131 reports) • Median: 23K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (61 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain61 (17%)
Engine58 (16%)
Steering40 (11%)
Electrical34 (9%)
Brakes34 (9%)
Other34 (9%)
Speed Control16 (4%)
Fuel System12 (3%)

2016 Ram 2500: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2016 Ram 2500, with 61 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 23,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 23K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2016 Ram 2500, with 58 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2016 Ram 2500, with 40 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2016 Ram 2500, with 34 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

5
15
42
16
46
17
69
18
46
19
32
20
24
21
22
22
32
23
15
24
21
25
8
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Ram 2500. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (14 recalls)

15V592000Dec 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

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, 2015, to August 13, 2015 and equipped with a 6.7L Cummins Diesel engine. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.

16E041000Jul 2016

EQUIPMENT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas seat covers were sold through Chrysler dealerships beginning October 15, 2015. The seat covers can impede the deployment of the seat thorax airbags.

17V302000Jun 2017

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.

17V499000Aug 2017

WHEELS

Streetcar ORV LLC, dba American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks, modified by AEV to be equipped with cast aluminum Katla 8.5" road wheels. The outer surface of the wheel may fracture, resulting in rapid air loss.

17V562000Feb 2018

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 Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines that have Concentric-brand water pumps without a vent hole. These water pumps may leak coolant.

+ 9 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 362 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 14 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2016 Ram 2500: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Ram 2500?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Ram 2500 is related to the drivetrain, with 61 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Ram 2500 reliable?
The 2016 Ram 2500 has 362 complaints, 19 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Ram 2500 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Ram 2500 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Ram 2500 has 14 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ram 2500 problems start?
Based on 202 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 23,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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