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2016 Ram Promaster City Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ram Promaster City, most often about the electrical (32% of complaints, typically around 46,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Promaster City model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2016 Ram Promaster City problems
Electrical
8 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 46,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
Cooling fan and relay blew at 46000 miles. Cooling fan bearings went and seized, cooling fan relay no good. Dealer would not warranty because it was over 36000 miles. From what I read on forums, this is a common issue with this van and they are aware of it, yet they have not recalled any. I first discovered this issue…
Experiences dangerous stalling and loss of electrical power to engine during driving. This can cause a serious accident. This is specifically a symptom of one of the many recalls supposedly performed on this vehicle already. I believe the recall repair previously was not completed properly because I have experienced…
Engine
8 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 33,000 miles.
Experiences dangerous stalling and loss of electrical power to engine during driving. This can cause a serious accident. This is specifically a symptom of one of the many recalls supposedly performed on this vehicle already. I believe the recall repair previously was not completed properly because I have experienced…
Vehicle unexpectedly shutoff at highway speeds in rush hour traffic, service hill assist, ABS, airbag, check engine and service transmission messages coincided with issue. Vehicle suddenly went into 'limp' mode while accelerating in traffic. Vehicle would not stay in gear.
Transmission
7 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 38,000 miles.
Cooling fan failure, cooling fan does not operate after vehicles water temp gets high, vehicle will overheat if stationary ie sitting in traffic 38,000 miles when problem started replace cooling fan relay once already problem not corrected
Vehicle unexpectedly shutoff at highway speeds in rush hour traffic, service hill assist, ABS, airbag, check engine and service transmission messages coincided with issue. Vehicle suddenly went into 'limp' mode while accelerating in traffic. Vehicle would not stay in gear.
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 12%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Ram Promaster City recalls
Equipment
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.
Full defect summary
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/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Equipment: labels
Risk: The incorrect tire placard can cause the operator to exceed the vehicle's weight capacity, or inflate the tires to an incorrect pressure, affecting vehicle handling, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect tire placard with a corrected one, free of charge. The recall began november 17, 2017. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is t62.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain 2015-2017 ram promaster city vehicles. These vehicles have incorrect information on the tire placard including incorrect vehicle capacity weight, total number of occupants, tire pressure and/or "none" designation for the spare tire size when a full size spare tire is present. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Electrical: software
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2016 Ram Promaster City
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ram Promaster City?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (8 complaints, typically around 46,500 miles); engine (8 complaints, typically around 33,000 miles); transmission (7 complaints, typically around 38,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Ram Promaster City have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 21, 2017 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the Ram Promaster City?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Promaster City model year since 2000, with 25 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Ram Promaster City years
- 2015
- 2016