2016 Ram 2500 acceleration problems

Filed Dec 30, 2025 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

ABS FAILURE, WHICH TURNS OFF TRACTION CONTROL AND CRUISE CONTROL. This is a known issue for the HCU to fail. How is this not a recall on 2016 but it is on 17 and 18. Same parts.... have replace front hubs with new ABS sensors and rear ABS sensors, still on. It has to be the HCU or the module.

Filed Dec 4, 2023 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · ID

ABS system/ Traction control system/ 4wheel drive system/ cruise control. I had the ABS system repaired/replaced once this year already and now i need it done again. ABS failure makes the 4wheel drive system fail and it's winter time and i need 4 wheel drive for safety.

Filed Jul 14, 2023 · Acceleration, Brakes · MO

All brake warning lights came on , cruise control stopped working abruptly, service brake system warning dinger dinging , abs not working , engine braking all stopped working while loaded going steep grade , nearly lost control of the truck and was nearly in a serious accident , abs module and hcu said to be problem , issue still persists after said problem supposed to be resolved , truck is a death trap and there are multiple complaints about it , hcu and abs module are months back ordered , this needs recalled

Filed Feb 18, 2022 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

It seems that this is a common problem on these trucks the HCU for the antilock braking system and the ABS module has to be replaced the traction control light comes on the ABS light comes on and the cruise control does not work.

Filed Jan 22, 2020 · Acceleration, Steering · 15,000 miles · NC

I have tried many times to get these numerous safety recall complied with and get no follow up from my local dealer! I took it in for a scheduled appointment and was told parts were on order. It's been far to long, I have checked in numerous times and get no help. Please find a place that can make my vehicle safe or make them buy it back from me! I don't want to die, or kill an innocent family! *dt

Filed Jan 6, 2020 · Acceleration, Electrical · 83,888 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. While driving with the cruise control engaged, the engine revved without warning. When the contact placed the gear shift lever in park, turned off and restarted the vehicle, the vehicle operated as intended. The vehicle was taken to larry h. Miller chrysler jeep tucson (7800 e 22nd st, tucson, az 85710 (520) 258-6000) where it was diagnosed that the speed control switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 83,888.

Filed Aug 20, 2018 · Acceleration, Body · 11,100 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v821000 (power train) and 18v486000 (structure, latches/locks/linkages). The contact called glendenning motor company at 641‑464‑3241 (located at 1100 e south st, mt ayr, ia 50854) and was informed that the parts were not availaable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact stated that he received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control). The vehicle was taken to the same dealer and the cruise control was reprogrammed. While driving at any speed, the cruise control accelerated or decelerated randomly. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the cruise control was reprogrammed again. The failure recurred and the dealer stated that nothing else could be done. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 11,100. Parts distribution disconnect for 17v821000 (power train) and VIN tool confirms parts not available for 18v486000 (structure, latches/locks/linkages).

Filed Aug 17, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (larry h. Miller dodge ram tucson, 4220 e 22nd st, tucson, az 85711, (520)-395-9311) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer also confirmed that the parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 16, 2018 · Acceleration, Transmission · 23,000 miles · MO · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 2500. While the contact's girlfriend was driving the vehicle, the gear shift lever was placed in the reverse position, but the vehicle accelerated forward. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a mobile home and a portable shed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the face and mid-section. The driver was transported by ambulance to the local hospital to seek medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000.

Filed Jan 18, 2018 · Acceleration · 14,862 miles · CA

Came to stop light after running 20 minutes on the freeway. When pulling away, the throttle was not responding, but I was in the intersection (since the truck moves without your foot on the brake) and needing to accelerate to not get hit. Pressed on and off the accelerator until finally the engine started to respond. This is the 4th or 5th incident. My previous incidents were reported under complaint number 10969231. Incident occurred with 14862 miles on the odometer.