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2016 Ram Promaster

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

11

10 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Label

Transport Canada recall 2021200

30 March 2021

Transport Canada lists: Promaster 2016–2020

What is wrong

On certain wheelchair-accessible vehicles, the compliance label has incomplete information. Also, the tire and loading information label may not have been updated to include the new seating capacity and the maximum weight of occupants and cargo. This could lead to overloading of the vehicle and cause poor handling or a tire failure.

Why it matters

Overloading of the vehicle could cause a loss of control and result in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dynamic Specialty Vehicles will mail new compliance and tire and loading information labels to each owner, along with instructions for how to install them.

38 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance TC

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2020022 · manufacturer campaign W00

23 January 2020

Transport Canada lists: Promaster 2014–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.6 L engine, the transmission gear shift cable may have been damaged during vehicle assembly. As a result, the shift cable could disconnect from the transmission. If this happens, the transmission will not shift gears when the shift lever is moved. If a driver attempts to exit the vehicle while the transmission is not in the Park position, and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle could move suddenly.

Why it matters

Sudden and unexpected movement of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the transmission shift cable.

19,877 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2019578 · manufacturer campaign VB2

15 November 2019

Transport Canada lists: Promaster 2015–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with air conditioning (A/C), the engine cooling fan could potentially stall or seize. This could cause the cooling fan circuit to overheat. In some cases, this may cause the Check Engine and/or the Engine Temperature Malfunction Indicator Lights to turn on.

Why it matters

A cooling fan circuit that overheats could increase the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

FCA will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the engine cooling fan module.

8,095 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2018439

21 August 2018

Transport Canada lists: Town And Country 2010–2016 · Grand Caravan 2010–2016 · Promaster 2015–2016

What is wrong

On certain wheelchair-accessible vehicles, the bolts used to attach the removable seats to the floor may contain a defect and could break in the event of a crash, creating a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the defective bolts.

230 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanSafety Mfr

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2017663 · manufacturer campaign T82

22 December 2017

Transport Canada lists: Pacifica 2018 · Town & Country 2014–2016 · Caliber 2007 · Challenger 2009 · and 14 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with the Roadside Emergency Kit containing a Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the suspect Kidde fire extinguisher with a new Kidde fire extinguisher with a steel nozzle. For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit <a href="https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284CA/">www.kidde.com</a>.

7,391 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Label

Transport Canada recall 2017226 · manufacturer campaign T24

26 April 2017

Transport Canada lists: Promaster 2014–2017

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection in Frontal Impacts. The sunvisor airbag warning label, User Guides and Owner’s Information DVDs incorrectly identify the vehicle’s passenger and driver frontal airbag systems as “Advanced Airbags”. In the event that occupants rely on the Owner’s Information or User Guide, they may position themselves closer to the airbag than they would if compliant information regarding the airbag system had been provided, which may increase the risk of injury to a front seat occupant in a crash where frontal airbag deployment is warranted.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will provide vehicle owners with a supplement to the Owner’s Information DVD and User Guide to reflect the use of non-advanced airbags. Additionally, FCA Canada will also provide a replacement sunvisor airbag warning label to identify airbags as non-advanced.

9,987 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2016306 · manufacturer campaign S44

14 June 2016

Transport Canada lists: Town & Country 2015–2016 · Grand Caravan 2015–2016 · Journey 2015–2016 · Promaster 2015–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a defect may cause the transmission pump rotor to seize or break, resulting in a loss of transmission pressure. This could result in a loss of motive power which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions may increase the risk of a crash causing injury.

What the dealer will do

dealers will replace the transmission pump assembly.

9,190 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2016193 · manufacturer campaign S29

29 April 2016

Transport Canada lists: Promaster 2014–2016

What is wrong

*** This notice is provided for information purposes only as the subject equipment is not regulated under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act *** A safety defect may exist in some aftermarket Trailer Tow Light Control Modules supplied by Mopar as a service replacement part. The trailer tow lighting control module may contain a software error that may result in inoperative trailer brake lights after the first actuation of the brakes. Towing a trailer with inoperative brake lights may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners who may have a suspect Trailer Tow Kit, and replace the Trailer Tow Light Control Module if required.

9,022 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanService Campaign Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2016155 · manufacturer campaign S24

12 April 2016

Transport Canada lists: Promaster 2015–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine, the electrical (CAN-C) communication connector located on the floor in front of the driver's seat could become corroded. If this were to occur, it could result in a loss of communication to the Transmission Control Module (TCM) potentially resulting in a default shift to neutral, a loss of motive power and a no start condition, which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will relocate the CAN-C bus communication connector to under the instrument panel. Connectors exhibiting signs of corrosion will be replaced.

3,049 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2016084 · manufacturer campaign S04

19 February 2016

Transport Canada lists: Promaster 2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine, hydraulic brake boost compensation and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may have been programmed incorrectly. If the driver commands the ESC to be off, and then cycles the ignition key off and back on within 10 seconds, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may not reset the ESC system back to active status. If the system is not active, the vehicle may be inadvertently driven without the ESC system activated, which may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the ABS module. Note: Should this occur, the driver would be alerted that the ESC system is not active by the "ESC OFF" warning light illuminating.

13 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2016 Ram Promaster have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 11 recalls on record for the 2016 Ram Promaster. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.