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DJ platform

2016 Ram 2500 — 6.7L Diesel

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 2500 6.7L Diesel.

Body TRUCKEngine 6.7L Diesel

The 2016 Ram 2500 is a heavy-duty pickup truck built on the Stellantis DJ platform and powered by a 6.7L diesel engine, representing the second generation of this robust chassis architecture. The model year accumulated 254 owner complaints, with Power Train issues comprising the most frequently reported concern alongside 14 separate safety recalls. When placed within the model's complaint history spanning 2009 to 2021, the 2016 Ram 2500 sits well above the model's nadir of just 5 complaints in 2009 but considerably below the peak of 2,493 complaints recorded in 2018, suggesting this model year falls at a relatively stable point before the nameplate's issues escalated markedly in subsequent years.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2014

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI H7 · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI H7 · 730 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeLT245/70R17E, LT235/80R17EOEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.5, 8.0; OPTIONAL: 8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	04892339BE alt 05083285AA
Engine air filter	68190705AB alt 53034051AB
Fuel filter	68194705AB alt 68157291AA
Spark plug	SP143877AB alt SP138239AC
Battery	BBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades	55277446AB
Serpentine belt	04627751AA alt 04627589AA
Thermostat	05086740AA alt 68534176AA
Cabin air filter	68052292AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	213 in
Overall width	80.7 in
Overall height	99.2 in
Wheelbase	135.8 in
Curb weight	4782 lb
Track (front / rear)	71.3 / 70.5 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2016 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

8.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.50 sec — 2012 Heavy Duty Laramie Longhorn 6.7L Mega Cab (6.4 ft. Bed)

350 hpHorsepower (as tested)

800 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2012	Heavy Duty Laramie Longhorn 6.7L Mega Cab (6.4 ft. Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-6	8.50 sec	16.70 sec	350 hp	4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 · DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.0-6.5
Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.2
Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.0
Brake Fluid	DOT 3 · DOT 3 · DOT 4
Clutch Fluid	DOT 3 · SAE J1703

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	32
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	9

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)	110.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket	254.5 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle	160.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket	160.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	15.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	15.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	Install a new nut and torque to 149.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.38-1.50 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	H7
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	730 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	H7
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	730 cca

Service checks

Secondary Fuel Pump Pressure	500 ml in 10 seconds psi
Engine Compression	350 min psi / Maximum Variation 2 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 24; Rear: 22 /; Front: 24; Rear: 22
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 260; Rear: 190 /; Front: 260; Rear: 190
ABS Sensor Torque	Front: 9.5; Rear: 17.3 /
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.472; Rear: 1.275; Front: 1.472; Rear: 1.275
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	.0004 / 0.0004
Maximum Rotor Runout	.0009 / 0.0009
Maximum Drum Diameter	Front and Rear: NA; Parking Brake: 8.157

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

105

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 12,500 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Diesel Emissions Fluid (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Tie Rod (lubricate) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 8,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 12,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Differential (inspect fluid level) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 22,500 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
At 30,000 mi	Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2016 Ram 2500 sits in a relatively stable mid-generation window: its 254 NHTSA complaints are lower than 2014’s 340 and well below the 671 and 2,493 logged in 2017 and 2018, yet higher than 2015’s 211 and 2013’s 178. Recall volume was also trending down from the 16-recall peaks of 2013–2014, with 14 recalls in 2016, 15 in 2015, and a continued decline to 10–12 in later years; investigations held steady at three. Within 2016 specifically, owner reports cluster most heavily in Power Train (36) and Steering (32), followed by Engine (19) and Service Brakes (18), with 14 crash-related and 3 fire-related complaints, though the data does not specify root causes. TSB activity remained robust at 462, down slightly from 2014–2015 highs but far above early-generation levels. Because 2016 precedes the sharp 2017–2018 complaint escalation while carrying a lower complaint count and a declining recall curve than the 2013–2015 period, it reads as one of the more favorable fourth-generation model years to buy used, provided a pre-purchase inspection focuses on powertrain and steering systems.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

462

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

254

Owner complaints

14 involved a crash · 3 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 254 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train36

Steering32

Engine19

Service Brakes18

Unknown Or Other16

Power Train,Engine9

Electrical System8

Air Bags6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 14 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V021000Steering:Linkages:Drag:Link:ConnectionReported 25/01/2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate. Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will check the steering linkage jam nut tightness, replacing the drag link assembly or welding the nut to the adjuster sleeve, free of…

18E096000Steering:LinkagesReported 16/10/2018

Streetcar ORV LLC (Streetcar) is recalling certain American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) 3" Dualsport aftermarket suspension kits, part numbers N0436000 and N0436001, sold for installation on 2013-2018 RAM 2500 and 3500HD… Remedy: Streetcar will notify owners and dealers will inspect and install a new steering knuckle, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact AEV customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 462 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
S1203000003 REV.A	2026-06-26	Service Brakes	Trac-Rite Operation Diagnosis, Chatter, Shudder, Moving From A Stop And Turning
112906	2026-06-17	Engine	BEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
112906	2026-06-17	Engine	BEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
S1623000028 Rev. K	2026-06-12	Electrical System	Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.J	2026-06-05	Structure	Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P2002

Diesel particulate filter efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0401

Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) flow insufficient

P20EE

SCR NOx catalyst efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0087

Fuel rail / system pressure too low

P0299

Turbocharger / supercharger underboost condition

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group H7 battery DJ-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 04892339BE Engine air filter 68190705AB Fuel filter 68194705AB Spark plug SP143877AB

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules

Frequently asked

Does the 2016 2500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.