2016 RAM 2500 electrical system problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 RAM 2500 — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am reporting a transmission safety problem with my 2016 Ram 2500 Cummins that began shortly after FCA campaign U29 was performed. Before the recall work, the transmission and original solenoid were functioning normally. I had no transmission symptoms, warning lights, or transmission codes. The…”
filed Aug 31, 2026
“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
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.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 | 10 | 42% |
| 2025 2500 | 37 | 61% |
| 2024 2500 | 11 | 19% |
| 2023 2500 | 9 | 19% |
| 2022 2500 | 61 | 34% |
| 2021 2500 | 35 | 33% |
| 2020 2500 | 20 | 12% |
| 2019 2500 | 29 | 15% |
| 2018 2500 | 473 | 18% |
| 2017 2500 | 120 | 17% |
| 2015 2500 | 28 | 13% |
| 2014 2500 | 42 | 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.