AI Damage2016 RAM 2500: common problems
The maker issued 207 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 207
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- AIR CLEANER - NONE Instruction to Dealers while ordering the PN# 68137142AD
1. If the Air Cleaner Assembly is functional and only the MAF Sensor has failed, the dealer should order and replace only the MAF Sensor(68002441AC). 2. If the Air Cleaner Assembly has failed and the MAF Sensor remains…
- Trac-Rite Operation Diagnosis, Chatter, Shudder, Moving From A Stop And Turning
- BEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
- Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot
Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- Squeak Or Squawk Noise Coming From Either Side Door Of The Vehicle, It Could Be Just One Door Or More
The Noise Can Be Present In Either The Upper Or The Lower Hinge.
- SPEAKER - NONE
- Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders
Warranty, Mopar, Customer pay and Service contract. Order"68" part number for New unsold units only
- Front Axle Disconnect (FAD) Electrical Connector Design Change On Replacement Axle Assemblies
- LAMP - DOME
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P21C4 – (Diesel Exhaust…
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P21C4 – (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Line Heater Control Circuit High, and U11C1 – Reductant Control Module Received Implausible Data…
- "Antilock brake system Attention
Please return removed ABS modules ASAP to the supplier. Components are needed by Engineering and Production due to limited availability. To avoid being charged the full replacement value, return within 60 days…
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) System Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) due to Hydrocarbon Contamination.
NHTSA lists 207 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 RAM 2500?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 207 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 RAM 2500?
NHTSA lists 207 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 RAM 2500 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.