How common are engine complaints on the 2016 Ram Promaster?

NHTSA shows 15 engine complaints for the 2016 model year, which is 47% of all 32 complaints filed for that year, the highest engine share among the Promaster years listed.

At what mileage do 2016 Ram Promaster engine problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 80,000 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as 400 miles and others past 170,000 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Ram Promaster engine?

No related recalls are listed specifically for this engine complaint category, though some complaint narratives mention separate NHTSA campaigns for engine and engine cooling equipment and powertrain that owners said had parts backordered.

Did any 2016 Ram Promaster engine complaints involve crashes or fires?

No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries among the reported engine complaints for this year.

2016 Ram Promaster Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 15 engine complaints for the 2016 Ram Promaster, 47% of that year's 32 total complaints, the highest engine share of any Promaster year listed. Median mileage at failure was 80,000. No related recalls are logged specifically under this complaint set.

Engine complaints: 15; 47% of 32
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 80,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Timing chain broke suddenly while driving at highway speed with no prior warning.
Cooling fan module and fan control circuit faults triggered a service engine light and blown fuse, with replacement parts on extended backorder.
Oil leaks at the oil cooler reported across multiple vehicles owned by the same person.
Front-end vibration during acceleration linked to driveshaft, CV boots, and motor mounts, persisting despite alignments and tire changes.
Unpredictable or delayed throttle response, including sudden lurching when turning at low speed.
Abnormal grinding noises at various speeds that dealers could not duplicate or diagnose.

When 2016 Ram Promaster engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 20, 2016, latest Dec 1, 2025.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2016 to Dec 2025; peak Sep 2021 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2016 Ram Promaster

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Promaster model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201418 (25%)
201522 (37%)
201615 (47%)
201724 (42%)
201812 (32%)
201918 (30%)
202010 (24%)
202114 (13%)
202216 (25%)
202325 (28%)
20243 (27%)
20253 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine complaints on the 2016 Ram Promaster?: NHTSA shows 15 engine complaints for the 2016 model year, which is 47% of all 32 complaints filed for that year, the highest engine share among the Promaster years listed.
At what mileage do 2016 Ram Promaster engine problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 80,000 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as 400 miles and others past 170,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Ram Promaster engine?: No related recalls are listed specifically for this engine complaint category, though some complaint narratives mention separate NHTSA campaigns for engine and engine cooling equipment and powertrain that owners said had parts backordered.
Did any 2016 Ram Promaster engine complaints involve crashes or fires?: No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries among the reported engine complaints for this year.