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2016 Ram Promaster City Electrical system Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
32%of 25 total for the year
Median mileage
46,453miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Ram Promaster City, 32% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,453 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“Experiences dangerous stalling and loss of electrical power to engine during driving. This can cause a serious accident. This is specifically a symptom of one of the many recalls supposedly performed on this vehicle already. I believe the recall repair previously was not completed properly because I have experienced this 10 times in the past two weeks.”

NHTSA complaint #11129489, filed 2018-09, 33,000 miles

“Cooling fan and relay blew at 46000 miles. Cooling fan bearings went and seized, cooling fan relay no good. Dealer would not warranty because it was over 36000 miles. From what I read on forums, this is a common issue with this van and they are aware of it, yet they have not recalled any. I first discovered this issue while idling in traffic. I called the dealership and they weren't much help, I week later the fan seized and the check engine like came on pushing a code for the fan 2 control system.”

NHTSA complaint #11109543, filed 2018-07, 46,453 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Ram Promaster City van. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the engine stalled and the speed decreased without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic stability control unit failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,500.”

NHTSA complaint #10936271, filed 2016-12, 2,500 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Ram Promaster City. While driving various speeds, the speedometer was not illuminated properly and could not be read by the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,200. ..updated 06/08/17”

NHTSA complaint #10960395, filed 2017-03, 8,200 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Ram Promaster City. The contact stated that when the engine battery was low-powered the vehicle's computer system had malfunctioned and the gear shifter could not be switched and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer(unknown) who reset the computer system and the failure was remedied. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 85,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11447051, filed 2022-01, 85,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019240%
2018319%
2017421%
2016832%
20151141%

Other parts of the 2016 Ram Promaster City

Engine
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Ram Promaster City

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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