2016 Ram Promaster 3500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (3) · Engine (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (186)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2023-04-15 · 1804823 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
witech small leak verification test (slvt) - p0456-evap system small leak
Electrical System 2023-02-14 · S1408000384 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Structure 2022-08-19 · 3100122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
approved use of weld through primers this bulletin documents the fca us llc position regarding the use of weld through primer when using squeeze type resistance spot welding (strsw) and gas metal arc welding (gmaw) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
Structure 2022-08-19 · 3100122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
approved use of weld through primers this bulletin documents the fca us llc position regarding the use of weld through primer when using squeeze type resistance spot welding (strsw) and gas metal arc welding (gmaw) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
Unknown Or Other 2022-08-19 · 3100122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
approved use of weld through primers this bulletin documents the fca us llc position regarding the use of weld through primer when using squeeze type resistance spot welding (strsw) and gas metal arc welding (gmaw) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
Equipment 2022-04-02 · S2209000004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
if a mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds uscar36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
Showing the 6 most recent of 186 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-03-04 · Tires:temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · 82,000 mi“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 vehicle was loose and that the spare tire connected to…”
2021-04-24 · Vehicle Speed Control · 378,569 mi“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 anything over 65 it starts jerkin and then drops back…”
2021-04-03 · Power Train · 58,000 mi“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 transmission fluid. they told me "if you face sam…”
2021-03-07 · Structure:body“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…”
2021-02-25 · Unknown Or Other · 10,000 mi“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…”
2021-02-07 · Air Bags · 18,000 mi“2016 promaster with 2017 winnebago travato ..driver seat airbag light stays on with notice to service. i have tried repeatedly since january of 2020 to resolve this issue. filed with promaster case management jan 2020. recalls on fan and cable were taken care of on 11/19/20. they couldn't'/wouldn't do anything about the airbag issue...same as all…”
2020-05-18 · Power Train“tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram promaster 3500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 19v818000 (equipment, engine and engine cooling) and 20v036000 (power train). the contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer and or repaired. the contact …”
2020-01-28 · Engine“a cooling fan stall / seizure event could lead to electrical overloading of the fan motor potentially resulting in the thermal degradation of the brush housing, which may lead to a vehicle fire. on this recall i was told by the dealer that they have not found a solution. i called the fca number and it just hangs up before i can talk to someone…”
2019-12-20 · Engine“there has been a safety recall issued to address an overheating issue in fan motors. it affects protesters with 3.0 l diesel or 3.6 l gasoline engines, which ours is.there is a heightened risk of engine fire, therefore they have advised we should not drive the van. there is currently no fix, and we are have been told by our chrysler dealer they …”
2019-06-12 · Power Train · 86,000 mi · 💥 crash“the bolts to the transmission/motor mount broke. the engine and transmission dropped almost hitting the ground.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.