RamPro Master20163.6L/ram/pro-master/2016/3-6l/
VF platform

2016 Ram Pro Master — 3.6L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Pro Master 3.6L.

Body TRUCKEngine 3.6LTransmission Automatic 9-spd

The 2016 Ram ProMaster 3.6L is a TRUCK built on the VF platform, combining a 3.6L engine with an automatic 9-speed transmission and EPA estimates of 21/28/24 mpg. Within the ProMaster’s reliability history, this model year is defined by 69 total owner complaints and 16 recalls, with Engine standing out as the top complaint area. That engine-centered profile positions the 2016 model as a year where engine concerns dominate the dataset, meaning researchers should treat engine-related issues as a primary evaluation focus for this vintage.

Model year201920182017201620152014

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 68622551AA. 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 sizeP225/75R16C, P225/75R16EOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter68622551AA alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter52022424AA alt 68665693AA
Fuel filter68223662AA
Spark plugSP149125AF
BatteryBBH8F001AA alt BBH9A001AA
Front wiper blades68159681AA alt 68159682AA
Thermostat04893377AA alt 68099632AA
Cabin air filter68535618AA

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 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.5
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 3 · DOT 4
Clutch FluidDOT 4
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity12.7 qt
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity10.5 qt

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts27

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
Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 350.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 257.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6

Battery & A/C

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

Service checks

Primary Fuel Pump Pressure62.0-102.0 psi
Engine Compression145 psi / Max variation 3 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 26; Rear: 26 /
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 125; Rear: 74 /; Front: 125; Rear: 74
ABS Sensor Torque6.6 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 2600-; Rear: .559 /; Rear: 0.862
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 2600-; Rear: .572 /; Rear: 0.559
Maximum Rotor Runout.0008 / 0.0008

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 33.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 75 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Step 4: 50 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Step 5: Loosen bolts in reverse sequence Step 6: 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 7: 33.0 ft. lbs. Step 8: 70 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Step 9: 70 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Bolts should be checked for stretching using a straight edge. Ay bolts that show stretching should be replaced.22 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) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 18,500 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) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter Water Separator (drain) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 miClutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
Every 80,000 miDrive Belt (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt Tensioner (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Glow Plug (replace)

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 top in one area — the engine, 12 of 69 reports (17%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 15 recall campaigns target the engine, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 1 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
69
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 69 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine12
Power Train9
Exterior Lighting7
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 15 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V036000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column ShiftReported 23/01/2020

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped 3.6L engines. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ram Trucks at 1-866-726-4636…

20V582000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column ShiftReported 15/10/2020

Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Paratransit vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the… Remedy: Prime-Time will notify owners instructing them to take their vehicles to Ram dealers for the necessary repairs, free of charge. Owners may contact Prime-Time customer service at…

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 have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the 3.6L get?

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