2016 RAM 3500 electrical system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 RAM 3500 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a complaint that needs to be addressed. On Sept. 11 2025 I had a fire in the cab of my 2016 Ram 3500 truck while it was sitting in my drive way. It was not even running. The fire was not very big and it could have been repaired. So I called FCA and opened a case with them. They informed me…”
filed Oct 14, 2025
“On Sept. 11, 2025 my truck parked in my drive way. It was parked there all night. When I opened the doors to get in smoke and flames started coming out. The center console was on fire. The next day on Sept. 12, 2025 while at the dealership to have the truck inspected it caught fire again further…”
filed Sep 15, 2025
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. K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 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 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 3500 | 15 | 68% |
| 2025 3500 | 23 | 66% |
| 2024 3500 | 10 | 25% |
| 2022 3500 | 22 | 12% |
| 2021 3500 | 17 | 27% |
| 2020 3500 | 9 | 8% |
| 2019 3500 | 20 | 15% |
| 2018 3500 | 135 | 17% |
| 2017 3500 | 33 | 11% |
| 2015 3500 | 19 | 14% |
| 2014 3500 | 25 | 12% |
| 2013 3500 | 17 | 15% |
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.