2016 Ram Promaster City Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 28%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Ram Promaster City, 28% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 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.
“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“Vehicle unexpectedly shutoff at highway speeds in rush hour traffic, service hill assist, ABS, airbag, check engine and service transmission messages coincided with issue. Vehicle suddenly went into 'limp' mode while accelerating in traffic. Vehicle would not stay in gear.”
NHTSA complaint #11223079, filed 2019-06, 37,000 miles“Radiator fan began to smoke while engine idle. Radiator fan became inoperative, and engine overheating soon followed. Radiator and fan were damaged, and had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11217056, filed 2019-05, 49,300 miles“I had problem with the radiator fan , just get locked up and car begin to warming up , I call all dealers to buy new part , and all they gave me same answer , they have huge amount of back orders , will take 10 days to arrive , for me personally sounds weird how many cars have the same type of problem ate same time . I think needs investigation from you guys , thanks”
NHTSA complaint #10994373, filed 2017-06“Dealer where I purchased vehicle said i have recall for both catalytic converters waited two months called back and they said they wanted to replace engine and i been waiting for a call back for 6 months”
NHTSA complaint #11582800, filed 2024-04Related service bulletins
- 10176586May 23, 20202.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test. The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or…
- 10176578May 16, 20202.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test. The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or…
- 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…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Ram Promaster City
8 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 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