2018 Ram Promaster

Routine

Owners filed 38 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the electrical system. It has been recalled 10 times.

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Most common 2018 Ram Promaster problems

10 of the 38 complaints (26%) are about the electrical system.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical System8
000
Power Train · transmission4
200
Engine4
000
Visibility/Wiper · wipers3
100
Service Brakes · brakes3
000
Unknown or Other2
000
Tires2
000
Structure › Body · body and frame2
000
Steering2
000
Seats1
100

10 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Radiator Assembly25V720000
Filed Oct 23, 2025300,691 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Defect. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat.

Risk. Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy. Dealers will replace the cooling fan module and fuse. In addition dealers will provide an addendum for the manual and label for the power distribution center. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 11, 2025. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Additional owner notification letters were mailed in January, March, and June 2026. Remaining owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 67C, B3C, and C9C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Column Shift20V582000
Filed Oct 15, 202020 vehiclesPrime-Time Specialty Vehicles

Defect. 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 vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear.

Risk. The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 1-574-293-9191. Prime-Time's number for this recall is W00.

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Column Shift20V036000
Filed Jan 23, 2020222,207 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)

Defect. 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 shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear.

Risk. The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. Chrysler's number for this recall is W00.

Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner19V818000
Filed Nov 15, 201999,128 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)

Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning (A/C). The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.

Risk. An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy. Chrysler will inform owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. Interim owner notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 10, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began July 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB2.

Equipment19V428000
Filed Jun 11, 2019325 vehiclesUnicell Body Company Inc.

Defect. Unicell Body Company Inc. (Unicell) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna, 2018-2019 Hino 155, Ford Econoline and Transit and Isuzu NPR, and 2018 Ram ProMaster-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.

Risk. The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Unicell will work with ASA Electronics to notify owners and offer a remedy, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service 1-800-384-4400 or Unicell at 1-716-853-8628.

Filed Apr 29, 2019544 vehiclesNew England Wheels

Defect. New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Go-ES Foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy. New England has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs to the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or New England at 1-800-886-9247.

Filed Apr 18, 20192,080 vehiclesMobility Transportation Services

Defect. Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy. MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452.

Filed Mar 1, 201990 vehiclesPrime-Time Specialty Vehicles

Defect. Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. When the seat back cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy. Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles has notified owners, and Freedman dealers have inspected and repaired the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles at 1-574-293-9191.

Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood18V524000
Filed Aug 9, 201812,779 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)

Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

Risk. A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

Air Bags › Side/Window17V712000
Filed Nov 14, 20173,514 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)

Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles. An incorrect rivet may have been used to attach the front door impact sensor which can cause the sensor housing to fracture.

Risk. A fractured sensor could affect the deployment of the standard supplemental side airbags during certain side impact crashes, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front door impact pressure sensors, securing them with the correct rivets, free of charge. The recall began January 11 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T64.

All 10 campaigns on file, newest first.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Sep 21, 2026SC

Gas tank connection from fill tube to gas tank has a bust on plastic gasket. Leaks gas near the muffler. No replacement part, only option is a new $1,300 gas tank that is back ordered probably due to this issue. I have two vehicles of the same year that are doing the same thing.

Electrical System
Filed Apr 26, 2026WA

My vehicle is subject to open safety Recall 67C involving the cooling fan module and related fuse protection in the engine compartment. The recall has been open since October 2025. The manufacturer and dealer have confirmed that the remedy/parts are still not available and that there is no ETA for repair. At this time, I have not experienced an obvious operating failure with the vehicle itself. However, the open safety recall remains unresolved, and because no remedy exists yet, the recall cannot be completed. This is my sole work vehicle, and the unresolved recall is preventing lawful completion of the import/registration process in Canada and preventing me from using the vehicle for work. The problem has been confirmed by the manufacturer and an authorized dealer as an open recall with no available remedy at this time. I am reporting that the manufacturer has failed to provide a timely remedy for this safety recall.

Steering
Filed Mar 18, 2026WI

My power steering locked up and almost caused an accident. The dealer said they are having trouble with this component (corrosion in plug). I have a fleet of trucks, and I just had the same issue with a 2023 model which I also almost lost control of the vehicle. This is a defect or poor design that needs to be recalled before someone get seriously hurt.

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Feb 20, 202632,584 milesMD

The contact owns a 2018 Ram Promaster 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V720000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The vehicle was started, and there was smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact was unsure if any warning lights were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an AAA location and was informed to tow the vehicle to a dealer for assistance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the low-speed radiator cooling fan failed to engage as designed, causing the engine to overheat. Due to the overheating, the engine became warped, causing a coolant leak into the cylinder, and causing escaped gases to enter the cooling system. The contact was informed that the engine and radiator cooling fan assembly needs to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who replaced the engine and radiator cooling fan assembly. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,584.

Tires
Filed Feb 3, 2026IN

See attached document for complaint.

Service Brakes
Filed Sep 5, 2025KY

The rear parking brake pivot point gets stuck in the on position. After some research, this is VERY common on these vans and is going to cause wrecks or deaths. The pivot point where the parking brake connects to the rear parking brake linkage rusts and gets stuck VERY easily. My van only has 60,000 miles on it. There is no sensor in this pivot point, so when you release the parking brake, it seems like it is off—but it is not. No indication no warning.. Tire spun and van drove fine until the breaks failed. 100 miles down the road, my rear calipers were glowing red, which caused my rear parking brake to catastrophically fail, causing the rear tire to seize and almost leading to a wreck. Luckily, I had plenty of water on board to put out the rotor fire.

Engine
Filed Jul 18, 2025CA

Hello, my 2018 Ram Promaster is exhibiting the same symptoms as recall 44A: metal debris in the transmission, which could possibly impact the parking pawl I believe. I have experienced transmission issues for the past 12 months and the Ram dealer in Carson city has identified the same metal debris as seen in recall 44A for 2019-2021 vehicles. I respectfully request that the Office of Defects Investigation consider reviewing this complaint and evaluating whether the scope of the recall should be expanded to include my vehicle. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please let me know if any additional information or documentation would be helpful.

Power Train
Filed Mar 6, 2025NJ

I was Driving down the highway at 45-50 mph when the truck suddenly the engine started to rev very high approximately 5000-5500 rpm and the truck lost all Drive gears. I immediately put it in neutral and tried again to put it in drive and nothing happened. I immediately pulled over to the shoulder and shut the truck off. I waited and restarted the truck but the truck did not have any movement in any gear. I had to get it Towed to a local shop.

Electrical System › Ignition
Filed Oct 29, 202496,500 milesMI

The contact owns a 2018 Ram Promaster 2500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it failed to start. The contact attempted to remove the key from the ignition; however, the key was stuck for several minutes before the contact was able to remove the key. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition warning harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact researched and found an undisclosed NHTSA recall; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,500.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Oct 15, 202485,000 milesMI

The contact owns a 2018 Ram Promaster 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service Hill Holder, Electronic Stability Control and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with codes HAF, DTC, P0740, TCC clutch performance, and metal debris found in the transmission fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Power TrainCrash
Filed Oct 6, 2024CA

THE VEHICLE SHIFTS OUT OF PARK ON ITS OWN , IT HAS ROLLED DOWN MY DRIVE AND HIT MY MERCEDES. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, THE STEVENS CREEK RAM DODGE DEALER IN SAN JOSE TOLD ME , THERE IS A RECALL ON THE COMPUTER CAUSING THE MALFUNTION FOR VEHICLES MFG FROM JULY 2018 TO 2022 , BUT ACCORDING TO MY VIN ITS NOT A RECALL, ONLY THE SHIFT CABLE , VIN [XXX] . HOWEVER MY DATE OF MFG IS JULY 2018 , AND SHOULD TO FALL IN THE RECALL EVENT 44A YES STEVENS CREEK DODGE CHECKED IT , THEY WILL ONLY REPALCE SHIFT CABLE NO WARNING LAMPS COME ON, BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS STAYS ON INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Engine
Filed Mar 16, 2024FL

Vehicle is experiencing misfires code P0300 and P0302. Performed the usual repairs listed: 1. Coil pack, 2. Spark Plug, 3. Injector. Inspected cam, rocker arms and lifters. All checked good. Codes still remain. After further inspection, the exhaust valve is cracked/broken on #2 cylinder. This appears to be an issue as many others are experiencing the same problem. This vehicle only has 86k miles, oil changed at scheduled intervals.

Unknown or Other
Filed Oct 11, 2023PA

Service lights for ABS, HILL ASSIST, and ESC on frequently emergency brake and ABS failed locking left rear wheel causing tire to explode. repair parts are not readily available van is currently undriveable.

Electrical System
Filed May 3, 2023NH

As of approximately around the 15th of April 2023, we realized suddenly that our lithium battery in our 2019 Winnebago Travato was not being replaced with charging from our Volta alternator from driving or from our solar as it has always done. The KISAE DC to DC charger and the Volta system show an error message that they were/are ‘overheated’. Testing of the DC to DC charger shows that it’s receiving far over the correct voltage. Upon diagnostics at a RV dealership they found the alternator is being overcharged. The alternator must be replaced before it can be determined why the alternator is overcharging (since obviously safeguards are meant to be in place to prevent this). We discovered through online research of the NHTSA Recall ID Number 21V793 on Boldt 2021-22 and Travato 2019-22 with Volta Power Systems; Manufacturer; Winnebago Industries, Inc. Subject; Wire Harness Built Incorrectly; loss of over-current protection can cause the wires to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. There was also another subsequent recall for Winnebago Travato 2021, Winnebago Boldt 2021, and Storyteller Overland Vans 2021 of the seemingly same exact issue again, “In the case that power connections are not properly seated severe voltage spike by intermittent connections could damage the filtering diode in the the alternator control harness (10001447) resulting in the possibility of a shorted wire, on the same circuit the order of the fuse and diode were reversed. In the case that the diode

Visibility/Wiper
Filed Jan 31, 2023ID

Driver's side exterior mirror design flaw/failure. Safety of self and others at risk due to lack of visibility in checking for clear rear and lateral traffic. Mirror shakes uncontrollably and or is unable to be adjusted for proper viewing of rear and lateral traffic. Many warranty claims have been submitted through dealerships as well as various online complaints having been issued. No in-dash warning lamps or messages would appear for this type issue. This issue appears to be affecting driver's side mirror only and not passenger side. Symptoms of driver's side mirror failure do exist in various stages prior to overall failure. Considerable mirror shake and inability to keep mirror adjusted due to such shake. Problem has been ongoing with some reports having detailed up to 3 changes of driver's side mirrors by dealership for single vehicle.

Tires
Filed Jan 15, 2023CA

LT225/75R16 We started experiencing very noticeable vibrations when driving at highway speeds. We brought the van to our dealer for service and they responded "Please replace at least both rear tires. Right rear seems to have ruptured internally?" "Please replace that right rear tire asap." We had the tire removed and you can see the attached photo of the inside of the tire where something has obviously failed. These tires only had about 17,000 miles of use. I still have the bad tire.

Steering
Filed Dec 30, 2022NC

-Vehicle shut off on highway, lost power steering Vehicle fan sounds like it's running full speed after turning off engine. Turning key off and pulling out did not shut off engine. Engine appeared to be overheating. Electric system was making lots of clicks and odd noises. Power steering pump went out in intersection. Police helped push van out of traffic.

Service Brakes
Filed Sep 10, 2022ID

During some cases of downhill driving, the Brake system warning light will come on. I believe this issue is tied to a combination of longer and steeper downhill drives when the angle indicated in road side sinage is no less than 6%. Minimal braking ton control the decent is used. Each time this occurs, I take the nearest off ramp to pull over to a stop and turn off the engine. My visual and hand-test of each wheel/tire temperature finds in my opinion, the temps to be quite nominal. On the last trip, a digital laser thermometer also indicated a good balance across the four wheels/tires, with no issues to be concerned with. Under the hood, the Master cylinder, ABS controller, Power Brake unit, brake fluid vessel and brake lines were all cool to the touch. Brake fluid in the vessel is clear and full. Each time the engine is restarted, the warning light is off and the drive can be continued with no further incident unless a similar long and relatively steep downhill is encountered. Time of day and outside temperature seem to not matter. Safety is compromised when I cannot trust that the warning light is, or is not indicating a real problem Reference RAM PROMASTER 3500, VIN [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Electrical System
Filed Apr 14, 2022PA

Vehicle Electronic throttle control had a malfunction and system went into limp mode on a highway at highway speeds of 70mph. The engine destroyed itself instead of limping. Lost power and almost got hit by a semi truck and other vehicles when this happened. Ended up getting a used engine due to current remanufacture costs etc. Total cost out of pocket because the dealership lied about my warranty and what was covered and for how long was around $7,000 parts lanor etc. Limp mode is dangerous and the way it happened on a highway could have gotten me or others seriously hurt or killed. Also now there is an electrical error code P0482 which is electronic coller fan issue other rams are having. All vehices in this series that have the recalled fan should be included the 2018 has issues but no recalls but has the same components of other recalls.. doesn't make sense.

Unknown or Other
Filed Mar 17, 2022CA

The 2018 Ram Promaster 1500 appears to have a manufacture defect with the Engine Coolant Reservoir bottle. Based on my research and due to the lack of national shortage of the OEM coolant reservoir replacement (even after market are out of stock), the reservoir has a soft spot on the tank which allows coolant to leak. The leak appears to be in the same location/spot with my leak in conjunction with others who are experiencing this issue.

Service Brakes
Filed Dec 30, 2021NY

Rear emergency brake locked up only on the passenger side, causing the brakes to be ripped off the shoes and destroying the springs and hardware. This also caused the wheel bearing to lock up and it was destroyed as well. I could no longer spin the wheel freely.

Electrical System
Filed Oct 7, 2021TN

My Ram Promaster van is NOT covered under the existing cooling fan recall but has the exact same problem! The dealership has seen the vehicle three times while it was under warranty and did not report that the drivers side cooling fan was not working! Now they tell me that the warranty has expired due to time. I took it to an independent shop for repairs. The cooling fans are made by Mahle in Spain. Part number LB498001 manufactured 2/2/2018 10:20 No. 0010481 Part number LB480002 manufactured 6/2/2018 16:48 No. 0010773. The independent shop told me that the fan was drawing too much voltage and melted the resistor. This is the same issue as the recall. How is it that my vehicle is excluded? In my opinion this recall needs to be expanded! https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RCLRPT-19V818-3007.PDF https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RCRIT-19V818-5515.pdf https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RCRIT-19V818-4026.pdf

Power Train › Axle Assembly
Filed Jul 28, 2021NM

On June 18/19 Off Highway Van installed their 3 inch lift kit on my promaster 3500. Off Highway Van designs, manufactures and installs the lift kit. One July 23 the front right half axle (cv axle) broke or detached from the engine. The vehicle had been driven less than 2000 miles mostly highway with some city driving and 5 miles of gravel dirt road. The break happened when backing up to get back on the paved road after pulling off. Total vehicle miles is just under 18000. Safety was put at risk by the vehicle's drivetrain becoming no longer functional. I was also unable to get towed until about 4 pm the next day due. If the incident had happened while driving on the highway or at any speed it would have caused an accident. The vehicle has not been inspected. I took pictures of the damage and sent them to Off Highway Van for their evaluation. They claim their modifications did not cause the problem. I do not believe them. I think the traction control light might have come one when the cv axle broke. No other indicator was active. The vehicle was towed to my home and is still there untouched.

Electrical System
Filed Jul 7, 2021MA

Cooling fans locked causing smoke from under engine. Artioli Dodge is telling me this is not a warranty or recalled repair

Air Bags
Filed Mar 29, 20217,500 milesCO

RV BATTERY DEAD AFTER BEING STORED. USED RV BUSTER FROM THE HOUSE BATTERY AND STARTED THE VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, ON THE DASH, AND STAYED ON.

Engine
Filed May 25, 202015,000 milesWA

THERE ARE 2 OUTSTANDING RECALLS WITH NO RESPONSE FROM DODGE OR DEALER FOR: VB2/NHTSA 19V-818 (15NOV2019) -ENGINE COOLING FAN AND W00/NHTSA 20V-036 (23 JAN 2020) -SHIFT CABLE RECALLS, THE DEALER LARSON DODGE PUYALLUP, WA HAS BEEN UNRESPONSIVE. I AM STILL PAYING PYMTS AND AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VAN. THERE ARE NO UPDATES TO THE RECALL PARTS/CORRECTIVE ACTIONS. THERE HAS BEEN NO OTHER UPDATES OR CORRESPONDENCE FROM DODGE RE: THESE RECALLS AND WHAT I CANCAN'T DO WITH THE VAN (DRIVE IT, OR NOT; UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS, ETC...).

Electrical System
Filed May 12, 2020CO

IT HAS BEEN OVER SIX MONTHS SINCE THIS RECALL WAS ISSUED, AND FCA HAS NOT PROVIDED ANY INFORMATION OR TIMELINE FOR REPAIR! NOR HAVE THEY FOUND A FIX FOR THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM RECALL 20V-036! I CANNOT SAFELY DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AND IT IS QUICKLY LOSING VALUE. PLEASE MAKE FCA FIX OR BUY BACK THESE DEFECTIVE VEHICLES. NOV 15,2019 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBERVB2 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER19V-818 RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE SUMMARY A COOLING FAN STALL / SEIZURE EVENT COULD LEAD TO ELECTRICAL OVERLOADING OF THE FAN MOTOR POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN THE THERMAL DEGRADATION OF THE BRUSH HOUSING, WHICH MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE. SAFETY RISK A VEHICLE FIRE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS AND PERSONS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, AS WELL AS PROPERTY DAMAGE. REMEDY REPLACE THE ENGINE COOLING FAN MODULE. *TR

Power TrainCrash
Filed Mar 19, 202029,000 milesCA

OUR 2018 PROMASTER VAN WAS IDLING IN OUR DRIVEWAY IN PARK, NO EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AS I RAN ACROSS THE FRONT OF IT TO GRAB A SHIRT/PANTS FOR THE CLEANERS. IT WAS HOT AND WANTED THE VAN TO COOL OFF IN AUGUST IN EL DORADO HILLS, CA. THE VAN WHICH WAS POINTING DOWNHILL TOWARDS OUR BACKYARD AND I WAS IN THE HOUSE AND BACK OUT IN 30 SECONDS AND THE VAN MOVED ON ITSELF DOWN THE HILL, THROUGH THE BACKYARD INTO MY NEIGHBORS PROPERTY INTO A OAK TREE. WHEN I GOT DOWN WITH MY NEIGHBOR, A RETIRED POLICEMEN, VERIFIED IT WAS STILL IN PARK. THIS WAS A TOTAL LOSS FOR US AND NEED DODGE TO RESPOND ON HELPING US RECOVER OUR LOSSES.

Structure › Body
Filed Jan 21, 202038,360 milesMD

THE DOOR LATCH SUDDENLY BECAME COMPLETELY DISABLED. THE DOOR WILL NOT LATCH, SHUT PROPERLY, LOCK OR STAY CLOSED.

Power Train
Filed May 24, 201911,000 milesTX

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM PROMASTER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, THE GEAR DOWNSHIFTED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.

Engine
Filed Apr 24, 201999,000 milesCO

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM PROMASTER 2500. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FRANK FLETCHER DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP (LOCATED AT 3314 STADIUM BLVD, JONESBORO, AR 72404, (870)277-2011) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A SEPARATE OBD SCAN SHOWED THAT THERE WAS A MISFIRE ON CYLINDER NUMBER 2. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUTSIDE OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD. AS A RESULT, THERE WOULD BE A 48 HOUR PERIOD BEFORE A DETERMINATION WOULD BE MADE AS TO WHETHER ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WOULD BE OFFERED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000.

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
Filed Dec 13, 2018400 milesIN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM PROMASTER. WHILE DRIVING DURING THE DAYTIME, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO VIEW THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KAHLO CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (9900 PLEASANT ST, NOBLESVILLE, IN 46060, (317) 773-6363) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IT WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND AGREED WITH THE DEALER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400.

SeatsCrash
Filed Nov 14, 201855 milesIN

THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THAT I HAVE SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT FOR THIS VAN. THERE ARE TWO VISIBILITY PROBLEMS THAT MAKE THIS TRUCK UNSAFE TO OPERATE ON THE HIGHWAYS. FIRST, THE WINDSHIELD DOES NOT EXTEND HIGH ENOUGH TO GIVE A FULL VIEW OF THE ROAD. IT IS PARTICULARLY DIFFICULT TO SEE OVERHEAD TRAFFIC LIGHTS. ONE OF MY EMPLOYEES HAD AN ACCIDENT ON JULY 7, 2018 DUE TO THIS VISIBILITY PROBLEM. IN ORDER TO SEE THE ROAD THE DRIVER MUST ASSUME A BENT OVER POSITION WHICH MAKES IS DIFFICULT TO RESPOND TO EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. THE POSITION ALSO CAUSES BACKACHES AND EXTREME DRIVER FATIGUE. THE DEALERSHIP TELLS ME TO JUST ADJUST THE SEAT LOWER. THERE IS NO ADJUSTMENT FOR THE SEAT ON MY MODEL. SECOND, THE VISIBILITY OUT THE DRIVER'S DOOR IS SEVERELY OBSTRUCTED BY A THICK DOOR PANEL AND IMPROPERLY DESIGNED REVIEW MIRROR. I BELIEVE THAT THIS VAN SHOULD BE RECALLED FROM U.S. ROADWAYS. IT IS SO BAD THAT I AM SELLING MINE AFTER A FEW MONTHS OF TAKING POSSESSION OF IT. I WISH THAT I HAD NOT WASTED MY MONEY ON THIS HAZARDOUS PRODUCT. EVEN THOUGH ITS TOO LATE TO HELP ME, PLEASE DO SOMETHING TO PROTECT OTHER OWNERS AND THE PERSONS THEY MAY INJURE.

Electrical System
Filed Nov 2, 2018150 milesHI

POOR SEAL AT WINDSHIELD ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER INTO ENGINE BAY AND ELECTRICAL. ENGINE DIES OUT WHEN DRIVING WHILE RAINING, HEADLIGHTS BLOW AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SINCE WATER IS ALWAYS GETTING INTO ENGINE BAY. DEALER SAYS ITS COMMON AND IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT.

Electrical System
Filed Oct 23, 2018CA

I BOUGHT A RAM PRO 2500 IN APRIL 2018. I START MY BUSINESS AS AN OWNER-OPERATOR AND STARTED DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS (INTERSTATE DELIVERY). AFTER 2 WEEKS, THE NAVIGATION, LIGHT AND SOMETIMES BEHIND THE STRAIGHT WHEEL DASHBOARD SCREEN STARTED TO TURN OFF (WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND USING NAVIGATION). AFTER THAT CIGARETTE LITTER DIDN'T WORK ANYMORE. I CONTACT THE SERVICE SHOP AND TOOK THE CAR TO THEM, THEY SAID IT IS NOT A BIG DEAL AND THEY SWITCHED THE FUSE OR MAYBE FUSES. I START AGAIN MY BUSINESS. THIS TIME, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT START TO NOT WORK AND AFTER A FEW DAYS MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT POPPED UP. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP SERVICE SHOP (WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR) FIRST-DAY I WAS TOLD THIS IS NOT A BIG DEAL, AND IT WILL BE FIXED SOON. AFTER 3 DAYS THEY CONTACT ME AND TOLD ME: THE CYLINDER HEAD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND SOME OTHER WORKS! (REALLY A RAM PRO 2500 AFTER 6 MONTHS NEED TO REPLACE THE CYLINDER HEAD!!!!). I SAID I HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE CAR JUST PLEASE FIX THE CAR. ANYWAY, AFTER 20 DAYS I WAS TOLD THAT THE CAR IS READY. LAST SATURDAY I WENT TO PICK UP MY CAR, BUT IT WAS ONLY 2 MILES SINCE I DROVE, SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT POPPED UP AGAIN. I WENT BACK TO SERVICE SHOP (AS I MENTIONED DODGE DEALERSHIP SERVICE SHOP), THEY RESET THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND SAID IT IS GOOD TO GO. I HIT THE ROAD TOWARD MY HOME, AFTER EXACTLY 6 MILES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AGAIN. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE SERVICE SHOP. I WAS TOLD, LEAVE THE CAR UNTIL MONDAY. TODAY (MONDAY AFTER 2

Visibility/WiperCrash
Filed Sep 13, 20184,000 milesIN

THE WINDSHIELD DESIGN PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD. THE WINDSHIELD IS TOO LOW TO ALLOW THE DRIVER TO SEE OVERHEAD TRAFFIC LIGHTS. DODGE HAS TOLD ME TO LOWER THE SEAT TO IMPROVE VISIBILITY, BUT ON MY MODEL THERE IS NO ADJUSTMENT. IT MIGHT BE POSSIBLE TO MAKE THIS ADJUSTMENT ON OTHER MODELS, BUT NOT MINE.

Visibility/Wiper
Filed Aug 3, 201855 milesIN

THERE ARE TWO VISIBILITY ISSUES THAT CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD. FIRST, THE WINDSHIELD DOES NOT EXTEND HIGH ENOUGH TO GIVE A SUFFICIENT VIEW OF THE ROAD. A DRIVER OF AVERAGE HEIGHT HAS TO BEND FORWARD SEE THE WHOLE ROAD. OVERHEAD TRAFFIC LIGHTS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE WHEN SITTING IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. SECOND, THE VISIBILITY OUT THE DRIVER SIDE IS OBSTRUCTED BY A THICK DOOR PANEL AND A POORLY DESIGNED REARVIEW MIRROR.

Structure › Body
Filed Jun 19, 20183,000 milesCA

WE HAVE DODGE VAN 1500 2018. THERE IS MANUFACTURER DEFECT BODY IS CRACKING AND RESCUING MY DRIVERS. DOOR HINGES ARE CRACKING VERY RESKY DOOR MIGHT FLY AWAY

All 38 complaints, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2021
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20262500Routine
20256500Routine
202411610Routine
202396650Routine
202268910Routine
2021111830Routine
202042500Routine
201960900Routine
2018 — this page381000Routine
2017571030Routine
2016331500Routine
2015611310Routine
2014711310Routine

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Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Oct 23, 2025. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.