2016 Ram Promaster 3500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 31%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Ram Promaster 3500, 31% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 400 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.
“A cooling fan stall / seizure event could lead to electrical overloading of the fan motor potentially resulting in the thermal degradation of the brush housing, which may lead to a vehicle fire. On this recall I was told by the dealer that they have not found a solution. I called the FCA number and it just hangs up before I can talk to someone”
NHTSA complaint #11302582, filed 2020-01“There has been a safety recall issued to address an overheating issue in fan motors. It affects protesters with 3.0 l diesel or 3.6 l gasoline engines, which ours is.there is a heightened risk of engine fire, therefore they have advised we should not drive the van. There is currently no fix, and we are have been told by our chrysler dealer they may have the fix engineered in the first quarter of 2020. This is unacceptable as we can't drive our vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11290329, filed 2019-12“The contact owns a 2016 Ram PROMASTER 3500. While operating the vehicle, the headlights suddenly shut off. The contact stated that the headlight bulbs were replaced 34 separate times in 17 months due to continued failures. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, but the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. Also, while operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer on several occasions, but the failure could not be duplicated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10993789, filed 2017-06, 400 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 2021-03Related service bulletins
- 10169219Nov 1, 2019wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
- 10162500May 22, 2019Sensor-nitrous oxlde
- 10162499May 21, 2019Damper-Steering
- 10162498May 20, 2019Head-Cylinder
- 10162497May 20, 2019Head-Cylinder
- 10162520May 17, 2019Vehicles Eligible For CSN U07 And V08, V11 or V16 Important Update To U07 Dealer Instructions
- 10162495May 16, 2019Engine Oil- OW20
- 10162477May 15, 2019ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) Engineering is seeking information regarding OFA leaks. Questions/info can be directed to: Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466…
- 10162493May 14, 2019Engine Oil- OW20
- 10140006Mar 27, 201704627694AA Purge Control - Valve You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Suspect stock of part number: 04627694AA must be…
Engine: 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