Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Ram promaster has 15 recalls, 69 complaints.
15
Recalls
69
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
20V036000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped 3.6L engines. The transmission shifter cable may separate and di...
20V582000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Paratransit vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The transmission shifter c...
19V818000
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning (A...
19V333000
SEATS
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equippe...
19V332000
SEATS
Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedma...
19V313000
SEATS
Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline v...
19V229000
SEATS
TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped wit...
17V824000
EQUIPMENT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extin...
17V273000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The sun visor, dashboard labels, and owner's manuals incorrectly state t...
16V461000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to A...
17V786000
EQUIPMENT
Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain Custom Vans and Camper Van recreational vehicles built on 2014-2017 Mercedes Benz Sprin...
16E039000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain RAM ProMaster Trailer Light Modules, part number 68229650AB. These accessory modules were sold for install...
16V076000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram ProMaster vans manufactured October 21, 2015, to December 17, 2015 and equipped with 3....
16V253000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured July 24, 2015, to February 15, 2016, and 2015-2016...
16V202000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram ProMaster City vans manufactured September 26, 2014, to March 5, 2016. A low-volt...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2016 Ram Promaster VAN 2WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | ENGINE | I purchase this car used from a dealer. the transmission failed at 87564 miles. i had the a new tr... |
| Jul 7, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Ram ProMaster. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, t... |
| Dec 6, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The 2 items that were listed on the recall caused the transmission to fail. In turn, I had to replac... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ESC fault codes came on. Brake light switch intermittently not activating causing vehicle to set ESC... |
| Jun 5, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Ram Promaster City. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Jan 4, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Parking brake won't release when temperatures are at freezing or below. Consensus opinion on the in... |
| Nov 23, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2016 Ram Promaster City. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Oct 20, 2023 | ENGINE | Dealer where I purchased vehicle said i have recall for both catalytic converters waited two months ... |
| Sep 14, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | We have owned this vehicle for 4 years. We are now on our 3rd time having the transmission replace... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The problem I'm having with my truck is I can't keep a head light from burning out. I just had one q... |
| Aug 6, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Transmission fell out while driving. Mine and my daughter’s live was put at risk. Towing guy told me... |
| Jun 16, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Ram Promaster City. The contact received a Catalyst Efficiency campaign prog... |
| Feb 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES | The contact owns a Roadtrek Simplicity RV built on a 2016 Ram Promaster 3500 chassis. The contact st... |
| Jan 6, 2022 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES | E-Brake cable freezes or doesn't disengage causing damage to the rotors, brakes, pads. Dealership sa... |
| Nov 30, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The backup camera on our Ram is currently inverted. I am not sure if it is available for inspection.... |
| Nov 1, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 Ram Promaster City. The contact stated that when the engine battery was low-... |
| Aug 24, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Twice my van has unexpectedly and without warning shifted into neutral. The first incident was 8/24/... |
| Aug 13, 2021 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Ram Promaster 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds,... |
| Apr 20, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,LANE DEPARTURE | I'VE ONLY BEEN TAKING IT TO THE RAM DEALERSHIP TO BE FIXED IN MAY STILL HAVE NOT GOT IT FIXED RIGHT ... |
| Feb 25, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | RECEIVED RECALL HAVE MADE NUMEROUS CONTACTS WITH NHTS AND WINNABEGO NO HELP WIFE WILL NOT RIDE IN A... |