2016 RAM 2500 fuel/propulsion system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2016 RAM 2500 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The service engine lamp came on. When the mechanic investigated, it was determined that the problem is identical to the Warranty Bulletin titled Cummins 6.7L Turbocharger Actuator - X99 Warranty Extension that pertains to the 2015 RAM 2500 pickup. My vehicle is a 2016 and there is no warranty…”
filed Apr 6, 2025
“The contact owns a 2016 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline and the contact felt the vehicle losing power. In addition, the contact noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle, and no warning lights illuminated on the instrument…”
filed Oct 11, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 2500 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 2500 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 2500 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 2500 | 9 | 5% |
| 2021 2500 | 8 | 8% |
| 2020 2500 | 40 | 25% |
| 2019 2500 | 39 | 21% |
| 2018 2500 | 10 | 0% |
| 2017 2500 | 10 | 1% |
| 2015 2500 | 10 | 5% |
| 2014 2500 | 25 | 7% |
| 2013 2500 | 22 | 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.