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The 2016 Ram ProMaster is associated with 70 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 15 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 12 reports (17% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 1 certified vehicle configuration spanning 2.4l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 24 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 70 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 15 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Engine (12 / 17%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 0 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 24–24 MPG across 1 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 Ram ProMaster?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Promaster City 2.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $2,550 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 Ram ProMaster?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
VAN 2WD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Ram ProMaster models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 Ram ProMaster?

Summary of 70 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
70
Crash Reports
1
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Engine 12 complaints
Powertrain 9 complaints (1 crash)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 7 complaints
Electrical System 4 complaints
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2016 Ram ProMaster problems & component breakdown (35 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 Ram ProMaster?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #20V582000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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 #20V036000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Campaign #19V818000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2016 Ram ProMaster

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2016 Ram ProMaster

How many safety recalls does the 2016 Ram ProMaster have?

The 2016 Ram ProMaster is associated with 15 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2016 Ram ProMaster?

NHTSA records list 70 consumer defect complaints for the 2016 Ram ProMaster. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Engine, appearing in 12 filings (17% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2016 Ram ProMaster?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2016 Ram ProMaster in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2016 Ram ProMaster get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2016 Ram ProMaster range from 24 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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