Ram Promaster complaints by model year
647 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 2023 | 90 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 2022 | 66 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 2021 | 111 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| 2020 | 42 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | 60 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| 2018 | 38 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| 2017 | 57 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| 2016 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2015 | 61 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 2014 | 71 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 20 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 14 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 37 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 19 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 14 | 7 | 24 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 21 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Ram Promaster recalls (45)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Promaster model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V531000 | Aug 13, 2026 | Rearview Camera Image May Fail to Display/FMVSS 111 | 2026 | — |
| 26V357000 | Jun 2, 2026 | Wheelchair Seat Belts May Not Properly Restrain Occupants | 2026 | 46.7% |
| 26V280000 | May 1, 2026 | Rear Bench May Be Missing Seat Legs | 2026 | 35.7% |
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock | 2019–2025 | 2.3% |
| 25V720000 | Oct 23, 2025 | Radiator Fan Electrical Circuit May Overheat | 2018–2026 | 20.1% |
| 25V665000 | Oct 6, 2025 | Software May Cause Loss of Drive Power | 2024, 2025 | 72.5% |
| 25V552000 | Aug 26, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2019, 2020, 2021 | — |
| 25V330000 | May 21, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2022, 2024, 2025 | 59.2% |
| 24V436000 | Jun 13, 2024 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2022, 2023 | 91.4% |
| 24V416000 | Jun 6, 2024 | Missing Door Beam & Incorrect Label/FMVSS 214 &110 | 2021–2024 | 59% |
| 24V290000 | Apr 25, 2024 | Inoperative Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126 | 2021 | 100% |
| 24V197000 | Mar 14, 2024 | Left Turn Signal and Taillight May Fail/FMVSS 108 | 2021, 2022 | 94% |
| 24V129000 | Feb 22, 2024 | Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208 | 2022, 2023 | 70.2% |
| 23V301000 | Apr 27, 2023 | Unsecured Transmission May Cause Rollaway | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 69.5% |
| 22V947000 | Dec 22, 2022 | Incorrect Rearview Camera/FMVSS 111 | 2022 | 81.6% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
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Ram Promaster FAQ
How many recalls has the Ram Promaster had?
NHTSA lists 45 recall campaigns that cover at least one Ram Promaster model year from 2014 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Ram Promaster year has the most complaints?
Among the last 8 model years with settled counts, the 2021 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (111) and the 2016 the fewest (32). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Ram Promaster problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, steering, engine in complaints filed with NHTSA.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.