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2016 Ram Promaster City

Verified August 31, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
not rated
Recalls
4
on record
MPG
24
combined

Open recalls on record

4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2016 Ram Promaster City

4 recalls
56 complaints
24 MPG combined

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
4
Owner complaints
56
Complaints citing a crash
0

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

4 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

Enter your VIN to check if specific recalls apply to your vehicle.

Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 17V824000high

    Equipment issue

    EQUIPMENT

    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

    Consequence

    If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

    Remedy

    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 campaign record
  • 17V601000high

    Incorrect or missing label

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    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."

    Consequence

    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.

    Remedy

    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 campaign record
  • 16E039000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain RAM ProMaster Trailer Light Modules, part number 68229650AB. These accessory modules were sold for installation on RAM ProMaster and ProMaster City vehicles. 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."

    Consequence

    Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Chrysler will mail letters to owners to try to notify the purchasers of the modules, and dealers will replace the Trailer Tow Light Control Modules, 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 S29.

    Full campaign record
  • 16V253000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    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."

    Consequence

    Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    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 campaign record

NHTSA crash-test ratings

NHTSA holds no crash-test rating for this model year.

Not every model year is tested. A missing rating is not a poor rating.

Fuel economy & emissions

EPA figures for the 2016 Ram Promaster City, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.

21

City

28

Hwy

24

Comb

Annual fuel cost
$2,550
Tailpipe CO₂
374 g/mi

How this compares

The EPA holds too few vehicles in this class and model year to rank the 2016 Ram Promaster City against its peers.

Tailpipe CO₂ is 374 grams per mile — about 5.6 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.

Consumer complaints

56 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

56
Total
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE32
  • OTHER6
  • LIGHTING6
  • ELECTRICAL5
  • BRAKES3

Normal Range

56 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)32
miscellaneous issues6
lighting problems (headlights, taillights)6

Safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2016 Ram Promaster City, newest first.

  1. Recall

    Recall 17V824000

    If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

  2. Recall

    Recall 17V601000

    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.

  3. Recall

    Recall 16E039000

    Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 16V253000

    Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Drive type
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic 9-spd
Seats
0

Fuel economy

21

City

28

Hwy

24

Comb

Annual cost
$2,550
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 17V824000

    If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

  2. Recall

    Recall 17V601000

    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.

  3. Recall

    Recall 16E039000

    Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 16V253000

    Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.