Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Ram Promaster City has 4 recalls, 56 complaints.
4
Recalls
56
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
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...
17V601000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM ProMaster City vehicles. These vehicles have incorrect information on the tire placard incl...
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...
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...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2016 Ram Promaster City 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... |
| 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,... |
| Feb 18, 2021 | ENGINE | WE HAVE 3 RAM PROMASTERS AND ALL 3 HAVE AN OIL LEAK AT THE OIL COOLER, COSTING OVER $800 EACH TO HAV... |
| Oct 1, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | "NEEDS TO BE EXTENDED." THE AMERICAN AUTOMAKER HAS ANNOUNCED THAT CERTAIN 2011-2013 MODEL YEAR VEHIC... |
| Sep 30, 2020 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500 PROMASTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ... |