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2016 Ram Promaster Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
24%of 33 total for the year
Median mileage
51,300miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2016 Ram Promaster, 24% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,300 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are 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.

“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

“Fly wheel. 55600 miles and the fly wheel cracked , had to replace the unit. Not sure how it happened, noticed the rattling of fly wheel to it to service and had it replace”

NHTSA complaint #11021028, filed 2017-09, 55,600 miles

“Needs to be extended. The american automaker has announced that certain 2011-2013 model year vehicles will get warranty extensions because the left cylinder heads might crack. Chrysler will extend the engine warranty on the left-side cylinder head to 10 years or 150,000 miles and the remaining engine components will continue to be covered by the standard five-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. According to chrysler, roughly 7,500 engines were susceptible to the cylinder head failure and was first discovered in 2012. …”

NHTSA complaint #11374525, filed 2020-11

“2016 Ram Promaster 1500. Consumer writes in regards to a hard shift issue. The consumer stated when shifting the vehicle would violently jolt forward as if it was hit from behind.”

NHTSA complaint #11254915, filed 2019-09

“The contact owns a 2016 Ram Promaster. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v202000 (electrical system, power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #10898312, filed 2016-08

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202344%
202223%
20211312%
20201024%
20192440%
2018718%
20171425%
2016824%
20151220%
20141420%

Other parts of the 2016 Ram Promaster

Engine
12 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
2 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 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