The service and repair manual for the 2016 Ram 5500 — 6.4L V8 and 6.7L I6 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ram published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 6.4L V8 — 392 cu in, OHV 6.7L I6 — OHV, turbocharged |
| Trims | SLT Cab & Chassis - Conventional 2-Door · Tradesman Cab & Chassis - Conventional 2-Door · Laramie Cab & Chassis - Crew Cab 4-Door · Tradesman Cab & Chassis - Crew Cab 4-Door · SLT Cab & Chassis - Crew Cab 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 23 complaints · 103 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 5500
- Power Train — transfer case (4-wheel drive) · 16V495000If the main output shaft fractures, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a cras.
Owners have filed 23 complaints and Ram has issued 103 technical service bulletins for the 2016 5500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 5500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 5500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 6.4L V8 and 6.7L I6 across the SLT Cab & Chassis - Conventional 2-Door, Tradesman Cab & Chassis - Conventional 2-Door, Laramie Cab & Chassis - Crew Cab 4-Door, Tradesman Cab & Chassis - Crew Cab 4-Door, SLT Cab & Chassis - Crew Cab 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ram published for this year.
What 2016 5500 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2016 5500, covering power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ram dealers.
Does it include 2016 5500 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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