AI Damage2016 RAM Promaster: common problems
The maker issued 170 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 170
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Parking brake | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot
Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- STARTER - ENGINE
- High Voltage Air Conditioning Refrigerant Dye
- Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders
Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.
- Engine Rattle Noise
- Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range
Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed
- ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P22A1 – NOx Sensor Circuit High, Bank 1 Sensor 2, and P20EE – NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold, Setting.
- TRANSMISSION KIT With Torque Converter 62TE Transmission Mounting Kit, for replacing the existing…
TRANSMISSION KIT With Torque Converter 62TE Transmission Mounting Kit, for replacing the existing transmission assembly for Part numbers R8210327A$, the mounting kit must be used and bolts and bracket must be replaced…
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) U37B8-No Description Available, And P20EE-SCR NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold, Set.
- U90 Parts Ordering
- PAD KIT - FRONT DISC BRAKE
NHTSA lists 170 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 RAM Promaster?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 170 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 RAM Promaster?
NHTSA lists 170 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 RAM Promaster from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.