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2016 Ram Pro Master City

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Pro Master City.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 9-spd

The 2016 Ram Pro Master City arrives as an SUV on the VM platform, paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission that helps deliver EPA ratings of 21 city, 28 highway, and 24 combined mpg. Owner feedback tallies 56 complaints, with the engine emerging as the leading concern area, while the model also carries 16 recalls. This reliability profile suggests the 2016 model year warrants careful scrutiny for powertrain-related issues during evaluation.

Model year20192018201720162015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy21/28/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 34 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 34 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215/55R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE
Engine air filter68247339AA
Spark plugSP148183AD
BatteryBBH6F001AA
Front wiper blades68266636AA alt 68266321AA
Serpentine belt05281238AA
Thermostat05047264AB alt 05047861AD
Cabin air filter68535617AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length213 in
Overall width80.7 in
Overall height99.2 in
Wheelbase135.8 in
Curb weight4729 lb
Track (front / rear)71.3 / 70.5 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 28 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 · DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.4
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 3 · DOT 4
Engine CoolantUse Mopar OAT meeting standard MS.90032.
Engine Coolant Capacity7.2 qt
Power Steering FluidATF +4

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)99.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket125.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle125.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket125.0 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts66.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 208.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Optional BCI Group Number31
Optional BCI Cranking Performance825 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 26; Rear: 26 /; Front: 77
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 125; Rear: 74 /; Front: 77
ABS Sensor Torque6.6 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.0039; Rear: NA / 1.039
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: NS; Rear: NA / NS
Vented Rotor Maximum Scoring DepthFront: NS; Rear: NA / NS
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: NS; Rear: NA / NS

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 90 degrees, Step 3: 52.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 60111 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2016 Ram Pro Master City lead in one area — the engine, 10 of 56 reports (18%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 4 recall campaigns target the engine, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

16
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
431
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
56
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 56 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine10
Power Train7
Exterior Lighting6
Unknown Or Other5
Electrical System4
Power Train,Electrical System3
Power Train,Engine2
Electrical System,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V824000EquipmentReported 21/12/2017

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… 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…

17V601000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 26/09/2017

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 431 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S1623000028 Rev. K2026-06-12Electrical SystemOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.J2026-06-05StructureOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.I2026-05-29Electrical SystemOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.H2026-04-01StructureOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
1096142026-01-13Electrical SystemSTARTER - ENGINE

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Pro Master City have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Pro Master City get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined mpg.