2016 RAM 2500 power train problems
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 RAM 2500 — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Grid heater nut/bolt detached and entered engine, causing catastrophic internal failure and total engine loss while driving.”
filed Apr 22, 2026
“Got into my truck after letting it warm up and the shifter broke out of the handle. It’s a known problem cause the design is flawed by putting so much pressure on the part. So in the end it breaks and then you can’t get your vehicle out of park or whatever gear it broke in. I was charged 718.00 for…”
filed Feb 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may…Campaign 17V821000 · Dec 20, 2017
Power Train problems in other 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 2500 | 2 | 10% |
| 2025 2500 | 5 | 8% |
| 2024 2500 | 7 | 13% |
| 2023 2500 | 6 | 13% |
| 2022 2500 | 50 | 29% |
| 2021 2500 | 23 | 22% |
| 2020 2500 | 20 | 12% |
| 2019 2500 | 26 | 14% |
| 2018 2500 | 72 | 3% |
| 2017 2500 | 40 | 6% |
| 2015 2500 | 44 | 21% |
| 2014 2500 | 62 | 18% |
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.