2016 RAM 2500 electrical system problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 RAM 2500 — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“To Whom It May Concern, I am requesting a no-cost replacement of the factory Uconnect 8.4 radio in my truck (VIN: [XXX]) due to daily safety-related failures that significantly affect the safe operation of my vehicle. Every day, the radio experiences a startup delay where the screen remains black…”
filed Jul 14, 2026
“ABS FAILURE, WHICH TURNS OFF TRACTION CONTROL AND CRUISE CONTROL. This is a known issue for the HCU to fail. How is this not a recall on 2016 but it is on 17 and 18. Same parts.... have replace front hubs with new ABS sensors and rear ABS sensors, still on. It has to be the HCU or the module.”
filed Dec 30, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise…Campaign 18V332000 · May 17, 2018
- In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the…Campaign 15V592000 · Sep 23, 2015
Related service bulletins
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 Rev. K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 REV.I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 29, 2026SPEAKER - NONE
110603 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 2026SPEAKER - NONE
110604 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 2026
Electrical System problems in other 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 2500 | 9 | 43% |
| 2025 2500 | 36 | 61% |
| 2024 2500 | 11 | 20% |
| 2023 2500 | 9 | 19% |
| 2022 2500 | 61 | 35% |
| 2021 2500 | 35 | 33% |
| 2020 2500 | 20 | 12% |
| 2019 2500 | 28 | 15% |
| 2018 2500 | 466 | 18% |
| 2017 2500 | 120 | 18% |
| 2015 2500 | 28 | 13% |
| 2014 2500 | 41 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 RAM 2500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.