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2016 Ram ProMaster

Van
0 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
47 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical 14
Complaints1 crash reported 46
Crash ratingnot rated by NHTSA —
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The 2016 Ram ProMaster is a van; vehicles over 8,500 lb GVWR are not certified for fuel economy by the EPA, so this page is built from NHTSA's recall, complaint and investigation records. NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 46 complaints, most often about the engine.

Ram ProMaster — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Ram ProMaster · Photo: Mr.choppers · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

No EPA fuel-economy record: the EPA does not certify vehicles over 8,500 lb GVWR. Recall, complaint and investigation data below come from NHTSA.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body styleCargo Van
GVWR classClass 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 kg)

Engine Basics

Cylinders6
Displacement3.6 L

Fuel Economy

FuelGasoline

Transmission

DrivetrainFWD/Front-Wheel Drive

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim. Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length195.3–250.4 in
Width (body, without mirrors)80.7 in
Height88.6–99.2 in
Wheelbase118.1–159.1 in
Track, front71.3 in
Track, rear70.5 in
Curb weight4,568–5,033 lb

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 7 configurations: 1500 High Roof 136 In. Wb Cargo Van, 1500 Low Roof 118 In. Wb Cargo Van, 1500 Low Roof 136 In. Wb Cargo Van, 2500 High Roof 136 In. Wb Cargo Van, 2500 High Roof 159 In. Wb Cargo Van, 3500 High Roof 159 In. Wb Cargo Van …. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (14)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Power Train

W00
20 vehicles
Problem Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Paratransit vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear. Risk The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Prime-Time will notify owners instructing them to take their vehicles to Ram dealers for the necessary repairs, free of charge. Owners may contact Prime-Time customer service at 1-574-293-9191. Prime-Time's number for this recall is W00.
NHTSA campaign 20V582000 reported Oct 15, 2020 Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Power Train

W00
222,207 vehicles 79% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped 3.6L engines. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear. Risk The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ram Trucks at 1-866-726-4636. Chrysler's number for this recall is W00.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 20V036000 reported Jan 23, 2020 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Engine And Engine Cooling

VB2
99,128 vehicles 79% reported repaired built Apr 30, 2015 – Nov 1, 2017
Problem 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/C). The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat. Risk An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire. Fix Chrysler will inform owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. Interim owner notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 10, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began July 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB2.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 19V818000 reported Nov 15, 2019 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Seats

18E-076
544 vehicles built Aug 1, 2007 – Mar 29, 2019
Problem New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Go-ES Foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. Risk In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. Fix New England has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs to the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or New England at 1-800-886-9247.
NHTSA campaign 19V333000 reported Apr 29, 2019 New England Wheels the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Seats

2,080 vehicles built Oct 1, 2014 – Nov 1, 2018
Problem Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. Risk In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. Fix MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452.
Filed with NHTSARemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 19V313000 reported Apr 18, 2019 Mobility Transportation Services the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Seats

776 vehicles 3% reported repaired built Aug 23, 2016 – Aug 23, 2016
Problem TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Seating GO-ES seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. Risk In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. Fix TransitWorks has notified owners and instructed them to contact Freedman seats for a repair kit. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman Seating customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or TransitWorks customer service at 1-855-337-9543.
NHTSA campaign 19V229000 reported Mar 22, 2019 TransitWorks the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Seats

90 vehicles 100% reported repaired built Jan 1, 2016 – Jul 31, 2018
Problem Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. When the seat back cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. Risk In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. Fix Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles has notified owners, and Freedman dealers have inspected and repaired the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles at 1-574-293-9191.
Filed with NHTSARemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 19V332000 reported Mar 1, 2019 Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Equipment

T82
61,791 vehicles 48% reported repaired built Aug 5, 2013 – Jul 14, 2017
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/201 Risk If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire. Fix Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 17V824000 reported Dec 21, 2017 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Equipment

550 vehicles 2% reported repaired built Aug 1, 2016 – Oct 31, 2017
Problem Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain Custom Vans and Camper Van recreational vehicles built on 2014-2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter chassis and 2016-2017 RAM Promaster chassis. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov Risk In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. Fix Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fire extinguisher with a different brand, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2017. Owners may contact Kidde customer service for their replacement extinguisher at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
NHTSA campaign 17V786000 reported Dec 8, 2017 Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Equipment

T24
113,896 vehicles 100% reported repaired built Jul 1, 2013 – Apr 24, 2017
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The sun visor, dashboard labels, and owner's manuals incorrectly state that the vehicles are equipped with frontal driver and passenger advanced air bags when they are not. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Risk The incorrect information may change how close the occupants position themselves to the air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the sun visor labels, the dashboard (hangtag) label, and the owner's manual and user guide information, free of charge. The recall began June 14, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T24.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 17V273000 reported Apr 25, 2017 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Power Train

S44
26,298 vehicles 86% reported repaired built Aug 15, 2015 – Apr 15, 2016
Problem 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. Risk If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 16V461000 reported Jun 24, 2016 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Exterior Lighting

S22
6,422 vehicles 74% reported repaired built Jul 24, 2015 – Feb 15, 2016
Problem 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." Risk Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Trailer Tow Light Control Module, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S22.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 16V253000 reported Apr 28, 2016 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Power Train

S24
23,930 vehicles 85% reported repaired built Sep 26, 2014 – Mar 5, 2016
Problem 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. Risk An unintended shift into neutral will prevent the vehicle from being moved. Additionally, if the driver turns off the engine, the driver will be unable to restart the engine. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the harness connector to under the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S24.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 16V202000 reported Apr 11, 2016 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

S04
57 vehicles 96% reported repaired built Oct 21, 2015 – Dec 17, 2015
Problem 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." Risk Operating the vehicle with the ESC off may increase the risk of a crash. Fix FCA will notify owners, and dealers will the update ABS control module software, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S04.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 16V076000 reported Feb 10, 2016 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

Whether any of this applies to one specific ProMaster

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2016 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Ram publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Ram’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2016 Ram ProMaster, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
46complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2016: 5 · 2017: 4 · 2018: 4 · 2019: 3 · 2020: 7 · 2021: 10 · 2022: 2 · 2023: 3 · 2024: 2 · 2025: 4 · 2026: 2

Most-cited components

Engine 18
Power Train 12
Electrical System 11
Exterior Lighting 7
Unspecified 6
Service Brakes 5

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram Promaster 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would make abnormal grinding sounds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and test-driven. The contact was informed that no issues were found.
Engine at 40,000 miles Dec 13, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11443702
Parking brake won't release when temperatures are at freezing or below. Consensus opinion on the internet is that water is getting into the cable + cable housing line and freezing, which causes the cable to stick inside the housing.
Service Brakes Jan 4, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11563536
We have owned this vehicle for 4 years. We are now on our 3rd time having the transmission replaced
Power Train Sep 28, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11547079
The contact owns a Roadtrek Simplicity RV built on a 2016 Ram Promaster 3500 chassis. The contact stated that while in a parking lot, a fellow motorist informed her that something had been dragging underneath her vehicle.
Electrical System at 82,000 miles Mar 4, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11455224
The problem I'm having with my truck is I can't keep a head light from burning out. I just had one quit that was a month old. I've been using the spec. lamp from Sylvania H7. What really sucks about this is in the past 2 years I've installed at least 7 or 8 head lamps, and at a cost of $45 to $55 bucks each it's Bull#@#$.
Exterior Lighting Sep 10, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11543731
Over 4 years nt fixed hazard to drive possible fire hazard safety health issues winnebago ignores my safety help request have nt deriven this vehicle for 3 years the consumer was unable to have the recall repair completed due to staff availability
Structure Mar 7, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11399601

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

When owners reported it

Reported at 56k

miles, typically

Half the 20 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 22,000 and 82,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

Too few readings for a curve — the 20 on file: 2 under 10k, 3 10k–20k, 1 20k–30k, 4 40k–50k, 2 50k–60k, 1 70k–80k, 3 80k–90k, 1 90k–100k, 1 100k–150k, 2 150k +.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 551
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-06-12
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 547 service bulletins, 4 others

Most often about: Equipment, Engine, Power Train, Electrical System, Structure.

  • S1623000028 Rev. K Service bulletin
    2026-06-12 · Electrical System
  • Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
  • S1623000028 REV. J Service bulletin
    2026-06-05 · Structure — Body
  • Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
  • S1623000028 REV. I Service bulletin
    2026-05-29 · Structure — Body
  • Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
  • S1623000028 REV. H Service bulletin
    2026-04-01 · Structure — Body
  • Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
  • 109614 Service bulletin
    2026-01-13 · Engine
  • STARTER - ENGINE
  • 109512 Service bulletin
    2026-01-08 · Engine
  • STARTER - ENGINE
  • S2524000012 Service bulletin
    2025-10-07 · Unknown Or Other
  • High Voltage Air Conditioning Refrigerant Dye
  • 9100653 Service bulletin
    2025-08-15 · Unknown Or Other
  • Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P0740
P0740 on Ram →		A fault in the torque converter clutch circuit.Power Train22 bulletins
P2764
P2764 on Ram →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train22 bulletins
P0335
P0335 on Ram →		A fault in the crankshaft position sensor circuit — the computer has lost track of where the crank is.Power Train · Crankshaft position sensor →8 bulletins
P2299
P2299 on Ram →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Vehicle Speed Control6 bulletins
P0340
P0340 on Ram →		A fault in the camshaft position sensor circuit on bank 1.Engine · Camshaft position sensor →4 bulletins
P0344
P0344 on Ram →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine4 bulletins
P06DD
P06DD on Ram →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine4 bulletins
P2122
P2122 on Ram →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Vehicle Speed Control4 bulletins
P2127
P2127 on Ram →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Vehicle Speed Control4 bulletins
P0133The upstream bank 1 oxygen sensor is responding too slowly to be trusted.Power Train · Oxygen sensor →3 bulletins
P0153The upstream bank 2 oxygen sensor is responding too slowly.Power Train3 bulletins
B1A10Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2016 Ram ProMaster failed the emissions check on 0% of first inspections — lower than the 4.2% for every 2016 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.33% (every 2016 vehicle: 2.2%).

New York inspections 0%

failed emissions

299 initial inspections of 290 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2016 ProMasterEvery 2016 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check0%4.2%296
Failed the safety inspection0.33%2.2%299
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit1.0%0.27%299
Miles driven a year12,06510,028odometer at inspection
Average odometer124,646103,109odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2016 vehicle” is every 2016 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

ProMaster by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2026 D 5 2 2025 D 5 6 2024 F 7 12 2023 D 6 100 2022 F 9 68 2021 F 8 119 2020 D 5 45 2019 F 9 60 2018 F 10 38 2017 F 10 57 2016 this page F 14 46

Common questions about the 2016 ProMaster

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2016 Ram ProMaster have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 14 recall campaigns for the 2016 Ram ProMaster, 1 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 19V818000, covering Engine And Engine Cooling. 1 of them was filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2016 Ram ProMaster?

NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2016 Ram ProMaster yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it F (47/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.

What are the dimensions of the 2016 Ram ProMaster?

Transport Canada measured it at 195.3–250.4 in long, 80.7 in wide (body, without mirrors), 88.6–99.2 in tall, on a 118.1–159.1 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 4,568–5,033 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2016 Ram ProMaster?

Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ram ProMaster, most often about engine, power train, electrical system. Of those, 1 involved a crash. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

Are there service bulletins for the 2016 Ram ProMaster?

The manufacturer has filed 551 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2016 Ram ProMaster, most often covering equipment, engine, power train. The most recent is dated 2026-06-12. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2016 Ram ProMaster do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2016 Ram ProMaster failed the emissions check on 0% of first inspections — lower than the 4.2% for every 2016 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.33% (every 2016 vehicle: 2.2%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurationsnoneEPA certification recordsThe EPA does not certify vehicles rated over 8,500 lb GVWR, so heavy-duty nameplates have no entry at all.
Emission certificatesnoneEPA emission certificatesThe EPA published no certificate we could match to a configuration on this page.
Recalls14NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints46NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratingsnoneNHTSA NCAPNHTSA has not tested this model year. Cars are selected for testing, so untested is not unsafe.
Service bulletins551NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
InvestigationsnoneNHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationNo defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA6 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2026 ProMaster The ProMaster model year with the cleanest record on file — grade D, 5 recalls.Recalls Every Ram recall on file All campaigns filed against Ram vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this ProMaster by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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