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2016 Ram 5500

Based on reports from 23 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
23
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Recalls
7
TSBs
302
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 23 complaints, 2 crashes, 1 fires, and 7 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

pinion gear fell out due to nut not being peened in place

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

steering column failed due to corroded wires

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

death wobble

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Wheels & TiresHIGH

5 owners reported wheels & tires issues — failures commonly reported around 77K miles.

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

6
0–30K
2
30–60K
4
60–90K
3
90–120K
2
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (6 reports) • Median: 77K 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: Wheels & Tires (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Wheels & Tires5 (22%)
Drivetrain5 (22%)
Steering3 (13%)
Suspension2 (9%)
Electrical2 (9%)
Structure:body1 (4%)
Suspension:front:wheel Bearing1 (4%)
Power Train:transfer Case (4 Wheel Drive)1 (4%)

2016 Ram 5500: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2016 Ram 5500, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 77,122 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 77K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2016 Ram 5500, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2016 Ram 5500, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2016 Ram 5500, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-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

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17
4
18
4
19
3
21
1
22
5
23
1
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Ram 5500. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (7 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.

16V495000Aug 2016

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 3500 trucks manufactured July 24, 2015, through January 7, 2016, and 2016 Ram 4500/5500 trucks manufactured July 24, 2015, through October 8, 2015. The transfer case may have been manufactured with a misshapen main output shaft, creating voids that may cause a shaft fracture.

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.

17V821000Feb 2018

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.

17V824000Feb 2018

EQUIPMENT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

+ 2 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. 23 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2016 Ram 5500: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Ram 5500?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Ram 5500 is related to the wheels & tires, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Ram 5500 reliable?
The 2016 Ram 5500 has 23 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 1 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 5500 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 5500 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Ram 5500 has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ram 5500 problems start?
Based on 20 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 77,122 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.
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