2016 Ram Promaster 3500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 31%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Ram Promaster 3500, 31% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Received recall have made numerous contacts with nhts and winnabego no help wife will not ride in afraid of suggested fire hazard have had no response from any one past records should show concern possible propane explosion recall 17v-108 18v-546 16v598 fire safety is concern”
NHTSA complaint #11397893, filed 2021-02, 10,000 miles“The contact owns a Roadtrek Simplicity RV built on a 2016 Ram Promaster 3500 chassis. The contact stated that while in a parking lot, a fellow motorist informed her that something had been dragging underneath her vehicle. The contact discovered that the winch that attached her spare tire to the vehicle was loose and that the spare tire connected to the winch was gone. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where they replaced both the winch and the spare tire; however, the failure occurred twice. The contact also stated that the battery failed to hold a charge. …”
NHTSA complaint #11455224, filed 2022-03, 82,000 miles“Over 4 years nt fixed hazard to drive possible fire hazard safety health issues winnebago ignores my safety help request have nt deriven this vehicle for 3 years the consumer was unable to have the recall repair completed due to staff availability.”
NHTSA complaint #11399601, filed 2021-03“The contact owns a 2016 dodge Ram pro master 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16e039000 (electrical system, exterior lighting) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The service manager indicated that the part had been discontinued and was not informed if another pas was to be designed. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10934975, filed 2016-12Related service bulletins
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- 10230183Jul 9, 2021No Start, Cannot Complete Module Replace, Proxi Or Module Proxi Configuration
- 10221597Jul 9, 2021No Start, Cannot Complete Module Replace, Proxi Or Module Proxi Configuration
- 10221228Jun 9, 2021WIRING, Body Before replacing this harness, please contact FCA Redacted Content to see if a repair kit is available for your application. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed…
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- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and…
- 10173328Feb 26, 2020Key Programming, Security Pin Request, Pin Invalid
- 10162485May 1, 2019Ash receiver - instrument panel
- 10140003Mar 14, 2017R4801865AC Alternator Assy - 220 Amp You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of part number…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 31% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ram Promaster 3500
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ram Promaster 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology