2016 RAM 2500 structure problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2016 RAM 2500 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The tailgate will not stay closed. It comes open when driving and sometimes won’t stay closed at all. This is a common problem/recall with this model truck but for some reason doesn’t show up with my VIN #”
filed Jan 20, 2024
“The tailgate still falls open unexpectedly while driving after the tailgate recall repair was done.. The tailgate fell open and hit my camper power jack and dented the tailgate above the handle.. I'd like the tailgate latch to be fixed correctly and the dent fixed as well.. im afraid to haul…”
filed Dec 16, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 Rev. K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 REV.J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 5, 2026Squeak 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.
S2623000032 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 REV.H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2026
Structure problems in other 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 2500 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 2500 | 5 | 3% |
| 2021 2500 | 12 | 11% |
| 2020 2500 | 11 | 7% |
| 2019 2500 | 25 | 13% |
| 2018 2500 | 5 | 0% |
| 2017 2500 | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 2500 | 8 | 4% |
| 2014 2500 | 16 | 5% |
| 2013 2500 | 5 | 3% |
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.