2016 RAM Promaster 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Promaster 3500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 RAM Promaster 3500. That is the most of any Promaster 3500 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 31%), typically at around 46,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 RAM Promaster 3500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 31% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 31% | 400 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 31% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 23% | 24,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 15% | 5,200 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 8% | 378,569 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | 378,569 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 RAM Promaster 3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 RAM Promaster 3500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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. The contact discovered that the winch that attached her spare tire to the…
I've only been taking it to the ram dealership to be fixed in may still have not got it fixed right one minute i could be doing 40 and then i nexen you know the rpms are up to 7 in the drop down in a jerk so hard to get into gear almost breaks my freaking neck then i will shift in i get up to 65…
My 2018 ram promaster 3500 was having problem when i put in reverse, it was jerking and i had to push extra gas to reverse it. I took it to dealer, they said yes it has problem in transmission and i had to leave my van to fix it. They took 4-5 days, but didn't found exact cause and they just flush…
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. *js
Received recall have made numerous contacts with nhts and winnabego no help wife will not ride in afraid of suggested fire hazard have had no response from any one past records should show concern possible propane explosion recall 17v-108 18v-546 16v598 fire safety is concern
Other RAM Promaster 3500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Promaster 3500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Promaster 3500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 RAM Promaster 3500?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 RAM Promaster 3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 RAM Promaster 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Promaster 3500 model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.