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2016 Ram Promaster Problems

Compared with other Ram Promaster years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

19/100 0.5× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
33filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
47,000miles, 13 complaints with mileage
Recalls
14campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Ram Promaster (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 2016 Ram Promaster. The part named most often is engine, with 12 complaints (36% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (8) and electrical system (7). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 54% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 47,000 miles. NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns and 365 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 33 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the column shift and 62 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 9 Ram Promaster model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 19 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Steering (1), Suspension (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “We have 3 Ram promasters and all 3 have an oil leak at the oil cooler, costing over $800 each to have repaired. Again, all 3 have had the same issue resulting in over $2,400 in repairs.”

NHTSA complaint #11396756, filed 2021-02, 141,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Immediately after an inspection, oil change and coolant check, and I began using the air conditioner, the fan began to rattle against the hood of the car. I stopped using the air conditioner and it sounded as if the fan was struggling to stay on. Next the check engine light appeared and the temperature on the thermostat went to the max and overheated. I attempted to turn my car on and off to restart the fan and cool the engine. I use my van daily for work, and maintain it every two months. I feel the the power train on the 2016 Ram Promaster 1500 should be recalled.”

NHTSA complaint #11100220, filed 2018-06, 47,000 miles

Electrical system: “Twice my van has unexpectedly and without warning shifted into neutral. The first incident was 8/24/21 and I was stopped at a red light. When the light turned green and went to drive and the display showed I was in neutral and the van wouldn’t move. The display on the shifter flashed neutral. The van was still on but wouldn’t move. I had the van towed to the nearest Dodge dealership and they could find nothing wrong. The second incident was yesterday. …”

NHTSA complaint #11432333, filed 2021-09

Other or unknown: “Throttle is unpredictable and slow to respond, with a delay or no response at times. When in motion and the wheel turned, it has lurched forward on it's own. Sitting at intersection with wheel turned and waiting for traffic to clear to make turn with oncoming traffic, throttle was pressed down and then all the way to floor with no response until repeating the action and then shooting forward unexpectedly. 3 times nearly involved in accident because of unpredictable throttle response. Car has less than 500 miles and is electronically controled throttle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10850650, filed 2016-03, 400 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

54% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 22,194 and 80,000 miles.

15%0–1015%10–2523%25–508%50–7523%75–1008%100–1508%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (13 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 47,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

20162018202055202220242026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 14 recalls for the 2016 Ram Promaster → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 365 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 365 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ram Promaster

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202566005———Too new
20241140,0007———Too new
20239536,5006——75 · MoreToo new
20226826,6029——80 · MoreRising
202111120,0008——100 · MoreRising
20204264,3155——36 · TypicalRising
20196047,3549——42 · TypicalRising
20183811,00010——45 · TypicalStable
20175742,00010——49 · TypicalFalling
20163347,00014——19 · FewerStable
20156139,04912——51 · TypicalFalling
20147112,00012——69 · MoreStable

All Ram Promaster model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Ram Promaster have?

NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 2016 Ram Promaster as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Ram Promaster is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 12 complaints (36% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 8.

Has the 2016 Ram Promaster been recalled?

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Ram Promaster reported?

Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 47,000 miles and the middle half falls between 22,194 and 80,000 miles; 54% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.