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#BS-2016-RAMPRO-6911

2016 Ram Promaster

Based on reports from 48 owners and 15 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
48
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
15
TSBs
361
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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 48 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 15 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

13 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 47K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

7
0–30K
3
30–60K
2
60–90K
1
90–120K
1
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (7 reports) • Median: 47K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (13 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Engine13 (27%)
Drivetrain8 (17%)
Electrical7 (15%)
Other7 (15%)
Lights4 (8%)
Brakes3 (6%)
Speed Control2 (4%)
Fuel System1 (2%)

2016 Ram Promaster: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 2016 Ram Promaster, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 47,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 47K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2016 Ram Promaster, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2016 Ram Promaster, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2016 Ram Promaster, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Ram Promaster. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (15 recalls)

16E039000Jun 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain RAM ProMaster Trailer Light Modules, part number 68229650AB. These accessory modules were sold for installation on RAM ProMaster and ProMaster City vehicles. The Trailer Tow Lighting Control Module may have a software error on the affected vehicles and can prevent illumination of the trailer brake lights during brake actuation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

16V076000Mar 2016

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 3.0L diesel engines. If the driver has disabled the electronic stability control (ESC) system, the system is required to be reactivated the next time the vehicle is started. The recalled vehicles have an Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) control module that may not reset the ESC to active status when the key is turned off and back on quickly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

16V202000Jun 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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-voltage electrical harness connector by the front driver seat may be susceptible to water intrusion and corrosion. Corrosion may result in a loss of communication to the Transmission Control Module (TCM) and may cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into and stay in neutral without warning the next time that the vehicle stops.

16V253000Jun 2016

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 ProMaster City vehicles manufactured August 15, 2014, to February 1, 2016. The Trailer Tow Lighting Control Module may have a software error on the affected vehicles and can prevent illumination of the trailer brake lights during brake actuation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

16V461000Aug 2016

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 April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Ram Promaster is the 2014 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is brakes.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 48 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 15 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2016 Ram Promaster: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Ram Promaster?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Ram Promaster is related to the engine, with 13 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Ram Promaster reliable?
The 2016 Ram Promaster has 48 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Ram Promaster problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Ram Promaster have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Ram Promaster has 15 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ram Promaster problems start?
Based on 16 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 47,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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