2016 Ram Promaster Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Ram Promaster, 6% of the 33 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.
“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“Fuel tank where gasket seal is, leaking gas. Seal cannot be replaced, whole tank needs to be replaced. According to mechanic it will take 3 months to get new gas tank. Looking online and according to mechanic - it it a very common problem with this van. It causes risk of fire while waiting for new gas tank.”
NHTSA complaint #11770308, filed 2026-10Related service bulletins
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- 10243214Aug 15, 2023Emissions Recall ZC0 - 3.0L Diesel Emissions
- 10243213Aug 15, 2023Emissions Recall V97 - 3.0L Diesel Emissions
- 10225282Aug 17, 2022Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator…
- 10218450Aug 25, 2021Transmission,Trans Oil Pump,Torque Converter, Flexplate, Rear Seal, Engine NOTE: FOR ALL PROMASTER (VF) 3.6L/62TE EQUIPPED VEHICLES: IF THE TRANSMISSION BRACKET TO THE…
- 10193949Apr 7, 2021Transmission,Trans Oil Pump,Torque Converter, Flexplate, Rear Seal, Engine NOTE: FOR ALL PROMASTER (VF) 3.6L/62TE EQUIPPED VEHICLES: IF THE TRANSMISSION BRACKET TO THE…
- 10175733Apr 21, 2020Possible Driveability Issues due to the Winter-Blend Fuel into the Warmer Season
- 10169219Nov 1, 2019wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
- 10162496May 17, 2019Tube- Fuel Filler
- 10162494May 15, 2019Tube- Fuel Filler
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Ram Promaster
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ram Promaster
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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