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Ram Promaster common problems

Owners of 2015–2025 Ram Promaster vehicles have filed 513 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (79% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.

513
Owner complaints
92
Recall campaigns
13
Crash-related reports
2
Injury reports

Most reported problem areas

By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 11 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.

11 fire-related reports

How to read this before buying

Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.

The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.

Recent safety events

Full timeline
  1. Investigation opened2022 promaster

    NHTSA opened investigation PE26002

    Loss of Power Steering Assist

  2. Investigation opened2023 promaster

    NHTSA opened investigation PE26002

    Loss of Power Steering Assist

  3. Recall2019 promaster

    Recall 25V876000

    An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

  4. Recall2020 promaster

    Recall 25V876000

    An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

  5. Recall2021 promaster

    Recall 25V876000

    An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

  6. Recall2022 promaster

    Recall 25V876000

    An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Frequently asked

What are the most common Ram Promaster problems?
Across 513 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2025 Ram Promaster vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (79%), steering (15%), visibility (2%).
Which Ram Promaster model year has the most complaints?
In our index, the 2021 Ram Promaster has the most owner complaints, with 104 filed.
Are Ram Promaster problems dangerous?
Of the 513 complaints on record, 13 mention a crash, 11 mention a fire and 2 mention an injury. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.

Problems by model year

The 2021 accounts for the most complaints (104). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.

Where this comes from

Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.