2016 Ram 2500 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

City / HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

350 -410

Seats

5 -6

Positive Owner Reviews

Ron G

It has a backup camera. It runs good.

I like that it is a truck that is high off the ground. I like the v8 motor that it has. I dislike the fact that it does not have radio controls on the steering wheel.

Alan B

The four wheel drive system if great for plowing, best plow truck I have ever driven.

Comfortable seats and a good highway ride. Plenty of power. Plows snow very well. Great visibility and decent sound system.

Heather M

Best for towing, spacious, safety for children, and overall great truck

Love the safety, towing capabilities, and overall look

Michelle L

Good overall truck for the family.

Of all the features it comes with it is sad it does not come standard with a backup camera. For a big truck it rides comfortable and is easy to park. Even gets decent gas mileage. The back seat is very comfortable with plenty of legroom for all. And I love that all the windows roll all the way down.

Ashley C

It holds great value worth every penny! My husband is over 6 foot and he fits comfortably

I love this space & the durability of this truck. We move frequently and it always is a bonus! The only thing we dislike is the gas usage

Andy B

An important thing is to get used to the size of your vehicle when turning.

I live in Montana and you absolutely need a truck to get around. The winter's bring at least a foot of snow every week and you need a dependable truck to get you to work. Montana cities are fairly spread out and having a dependable truck to get you from point A to point B and navigating terrain is a must have.

Christine D

I'm happy with the purchase and plan to keep it many years.

The only complaint I have is related to gas mileage, but low MPG is to be expected with the size and weight of vehicle. This is the first time I've bought a non-GMC truck, but I've been quite pleased with it overall. I don't have any complaints. Even the recall items have been few and relatively minor in comparison to my last GMC.

Deena W

Awesome truck with amazing performance, lots of room, just tough on gas mileage.

Great vehicle. Smooth riding. Rough on gas mileage. Love how tall it is. Hauls great. So much storage space. A lot of room for bigger people or long legs. Can seat 6 comfortably. Back seat can hold 3 car seats without being cramped together. Love this truck and all its capabilities.

Negative Owner Reviews

Lori S

2500 SLT Ram Truck -- work truck -- great for heavy duty work --

Tons of Factory Recalls -- none of which any of the authorized dealers have parts for to fix -- we have attempted time and time again to get these recalls fixed with no success -- rides rougher than rough. Has cloth seats -- the cloth is low grade quality and is not wearing well at all.

Shannon W

Ram 2500 recalls like crazy.

I was excited over this truck tip one month in the trans stopped working right. It is roomy and has just about every option if you choose. The truck to date has had 7 recalls. All for things that god forbid should happen could be hazardous to all involved. It is very comfortable.

Tonya S

The power it has to be able to pull our travel trailer.

I would like to have more space. More quiet drive. Can area for my pets.

Ram 2500 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

Tradesman

350-410 HP 6 Seats

Tradesman Power Wagon

410 HP 6 Seats

SLT

350-410 HP 5-6 Seats

Big Horn

350-410 HP 5-6 Seats

Lone Star

350-410 HP 5-6 Seats

Outdoorsman

350-410 HP 5-6 Seats

Laramie

350-410 HP 5-6 Seats

Laramie Power Wagon

410 HP 6 Seats

Power Wagon

410 HP 6 Seats

Longhorn Limited

370-410 HP 5 Seats

Laramie Longhorn

370-410 HP 5 Seats

Longhorn

370-410 HP 5 Seats

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2016 Ram 2500 Owner Reviews

4.53

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4 stars

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Samson G on June 25, 2021

2016 cummings not sure there's better especially after replacing stock clutch.

I have a great truck the 6.7 cummins 6 speed manual with a South Bend high performance clutch, she is fast and hard pulling I have had a couple recall issues but the dealership has quickly taken care of them it's not the best truck money can buy but it is the best truck I have ever bought I love that dumb truck its pulled fords out of the mud and pulled Chevys home it pulls my 32' travel trailer with no problem I get anywhere from 11 mpg to 24 mpg depending how I am driving I drive it like a truck should be driven its not scared to smash down the road of the road its a truck I use as such.

Morgan A on April 2, 2021

Versatile vehicle with lots of power.

It is a durable truck used for a family business. Has lots of room inside for road trips with the family.

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Ranks #11 Full Size Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2016 Ram 2500 has an average owner rating of 4.37 out of 5 which ranks it #11 of 14 other Full Size Pickup Trucks.

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4.53

Is The 2016 Ram 2500 A Good Car?

Yes, very good vehicle. It has everything you want in a truck! Best car I bought so far. It does not tow a lot for a 2500 but it is a off road beast! But I knew that going in to buy it.

Keyvin M.

Yes, we have not had any issues with it - there are recalls on it that we are not able to get addressed due to the local dealers and the fact they either cannot get parts or will not get parts

Nicole R.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Ram 2500?

It is reliable I have not had problems with it yet so far. The only thing that it has it is the screen sometimes freezes but other than that it is a reliable vehicle.

Keyvin M.

Yes it is -- we have had not any problems with it -- the factory recalls are an issues as the dealers will not fix or cannot get parts

Jeff C.

Is The 2016 Ram 2500 A Good Value?

It cost $45000 it is pretty pricey I think. But really worth the price. I think it has a good value, especially if you buy the vehicle for what it is meant to be used for which is off-roading.

Keyvin M.

$ 29,000 - $30,000 -- not really no one will pay for trade for it for anywhere near the value - Kelly Blue book lists it as this but still no buyers are interested

J L.

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Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

(Not Tested)

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2016 Ram 2500 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Ram 2500 Models

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