2016 RAM 3500 power train problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 RAM 3500 — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 RAM 3500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle lost power and did not accelerate as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that her husband hooked the vehicle up to a…”
filed May 8, 2026
“My 2016 dodge ram 3500 mega cab had a light come on the dash at about 89000 miles I drove it to the dealership, I told the dealership I thought it was something electrical. A couple of times my truck has went into limp mode, when this happens to you the truck will only take off in 4th gear and…”
filed Feb 28, 2022
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
- Transfer case may have been manufactured with a misshapen main output shaft, creating…Campaign 16V495000 · Jul 1, 2016
Power Train problems in other 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 3500 | 3 | 14% |
| 2025 3500 | 6 | 17% |
| 2024 3500 | 6 | 15% |
| 2022 3500 | 114 | 61% |
| 2021 3500 | 11 | 18% |
| 2020 3500 | 11 | 10% |
| 2019 3500 | 18 | 13% |
| 2018 3500 | 23 | 3% |
| 2017 3500 | 27 | 9% |
| 2015 3500 | 32 | 24% |
| 2014 3500 | 39 | 19% |
| 2013 3500 | 11 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 RAM 3500
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.