2019 Ram Promaster

Routine

Owners filed 59 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the power train. It has been recalled 9 times.

What fails
ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Power Train22
100
Engine7
000
Engine and Engine Cooling6
000
Unknown or Other5
100
Service Brakes5
000
Air Bags3
000
Visibility/Wiper2
000
Electrical System2
000
Tires › Tread/Belt1
000
Tires1
000

9 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints/Securement › Latch/Anchor25V876000
Filed Dec 17, 202586 vehiclesRollx Vans

Defect. Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

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

Remedy. Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

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.

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera25V552000
Filed Aug 26, 2025219,577 vehiclesChrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Defect. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster and 2019-2020 Dodge Journey vehicles. Cracks in the microprocessor may cause the vehicle's rearview camera image not to display properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.

Risk. A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning September 30, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 59C.

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Internal › Park Pawl23V301000
Filed Apr 27, 2023165,503 vehiclesChrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Defect. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with a 62TE transmission. The park pawl may not fully engage the park gear due to debris inside the transmission.

Risk. A partially engaged park pawl can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace, as necessary, the transmission or components within the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 44A.

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.

Seat Belts › Front › Retractor20V250000
Filed May 5, 20205 vehiclesNational Van Builders, Inc.

Defect. National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van Builders) is recalling certain vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit and 2019 Ram Promaster vans equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Risk. An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy. National Van Builders will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or National Van Builders customer service at 1-800-527-7477.

Seat Belts › Front › Retractor20V222000
Filed Apr 20, 2020205 vehiclesTransitworks

Defect. TransitWorks is recalling certain Driverge vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit vans equipped with Freedman Seating Company (FSC) PT Foldaway and GO-ES 3-point Foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Risk. An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy. TransitWorks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2020. Dealers can contact Freedman Seating Company for parts and reimbursement information at 1-800-443-4540.

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.

Seats19V333000
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.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Sep 16, 202647,707 milesCA

The contact owns a 2019 Ram Promaster 2500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal plastic burning odor coming from the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle, checked under the hood, and discovered that one of the relays was standing up crooked and was melted. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V720000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) based on online research; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,707.

Power Train
Filed Sep 7, 2026CA

The Future CDJR dealership in Concord, CA failed to remedy FCA safety recall ID 61A / NHTSA Campaign 23V-301 defect and instead introduced a new mechanical binding and shifting failure, creating a severe highway breakdown and rollaway risk. The initial recall repair service of replacing a part (compounder) within the transmission failed. A new transmission was installed and failed as well during vehicle delivery attempt. The vehicle has been with the dealership for 3 weeks at the time of the posting of this complaint. I don't know when or if my vehicle will be roadworthy again.

Engine
Filed Aug 7, 2026MT

My van is subject to NHTSA recall 25V-720 (manufacturer recall 67C): a cooling fan module susceptible to premature bearing wear combined with inadequate fuse protection on the 400W fan circuit, which the manufacturer states may lead to a engiine fire. I rent this vehicle out on Outdoorsy, my van is used commercially as a rental and part of their terms and conditions state this vehicle cannot go out if there is a recall notice. I thought for sure lithia would have this solved by this summer. Since August 26, 2025 and also remains incomplete TODAY. Two open safety recalls have run concurrently on this vehicle for nearly a year. It is still a HUGE safety risk and I have now lost all of my summer rentals schedule due to no solves being available. I had to cancel ten confirmed bookings covering June through September 2026 totaling $11,041.20 in lost income. The Outdoosy platform independently reviewed the situation and categorized all ten cancellations as caused by the manufacturer safety recall. The manufacturer's customer care department documented the loss in writing, then stated it was unable to determine or authorize compensation and could not provide any timeline for review or schedule the fix, as no parts were available 2026-05-27 when I could not get a fix scheduled after trying for 2 weeks to find a solution. This complaint concerns the manufacturer's failure to remedy an announced fire-risk safety recall in a timely manner, causing me loss of income totally $11,041.20 an

Power Train
Filed Apr 19, 2026FL

I own a 2019 Ram ProMaster. The vehicle previously received the manufacturer recall repair for the transmission park issue (software update). After the recall repair, the vehicle experienced a safety issue where it would roll freely while in “Park,” as if it were in neutral, even though the dashboard indicated “P.” This created a rollaway risk. This happened August 2025 intermittently. Miles on the vehicle 68k. I recently (4/17/2025) serviced the transmission (approximately 73,000 miles) and found significant internal damage evidence. The transmission fluid was heavily contaminated, and I found approximately 11 square metal fragments around 1/4 inch in size inside the transmission pan and filter. This amount and size of metal debris indicates internal transmission failure. The prior rollaway condition combined with internal debris suggests the recall repair did not fully resolve the defect. Although the vehicle is currently engaging Park, the condition was intermittent and may reoccur without warning. This presents an ongoing safety risk of unintended vehicle movement. I am concerned that the recall remedy (software update) is insufficient to address mechanical failure inside the transmission, and that other vehicles may have the same unresolved defect.

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Mar 16, 2026CA

The contact owns a 2019 Ram Promaster 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V720000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Mar 16, 2026CA

The contact owns a 2019 Ram Promaster 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V720000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Mar 2, 2026112,000 milesCA

The contact owns a 2019 Ram Promaster 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V720000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. While driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal electrical burning odor coming from the vehicle. The burning odor was also coming from the vehicle when the vehicle was turned off, and the hood was raised. Additionally, the driver's side radiator fan was constantly running, and the passenger's side radiator fan made an abnormally loud sound while running at high speed. There was a loud ticking sound coming from the engine. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact used an OBD reader and became aware that the engine temperature was approximately 226-degrees. An independent mechanic determined that the failure was related to the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test to determine whether rental assistance would be provided. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive to the dealer because the dealer was approximately 1 hour away. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

Power TrainCrash
Filed Feb 11, 202668,000 milesPA

The contact owns a 2019 Ram Promaster 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping and failed to shift to 3rd gear. The contact stated that the failure persisted while driving on one occasion, which required the driver to pull over and to restart the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that while at a complete stop in highway traffic, the vehicle stalled. The contact shifted to park(P) and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving 10-12 MPH downhill, the vehicle stalled, and the passenger's side of the vehicle crashed into a tree. The contact stated that the back window was fractured. The air bags did not deploy. There was no injury sustained. The police officers were contacted, and the police officers sent a tow truck was sent, but it did not arrive at the scene. No police report was filed. The vehicle was pulled out, and the contact was able to drive the vehicle away from the scene. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, the contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V720000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Feb 2, 2026GA

The contact owns a 2019 Ram Promaster 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V720000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Power Train
Filed Jan 20, 2026GA

The powertrain transmission failed after a prior warranty replacement. The vehicle began experiencing improper and delayed gear shifting, loss of power, and inability to maintain speed. This condition made the vehicle unsafe to operate, especially in highway traffic, as it could not respond properly to normal driving conditions or surrounding vehicles. The problem was confirmed by a dealership, and all diagnostic procedures and documentation requested by the manufacturer were completed. The vehicle has been out of service for several weeks awaiting another warranty transmission replacement, with no estimated timeline provided. The transmission is currently at the dealership and available for inspection upon request. No crash occurred, but the failure created a serious safety risk due to loss of drivability in traffic.

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Jan 6, 2026FL

The contact owns a 2019 Ram Promaster 3500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V720000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and 25V552000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Service Brakes
Filed Nov 6, 2025FL

The ABS warning light turned on when the vehicle reached approximately 82,033 miles. After driving about 100 additional miles, at around 82,133 miles, the braking system overheated and nearly failed, producing a burning smell and loud noise. The vehicle became unsafe to operate and left me stranded at night near Lonoke. I had to wait for the brakes to cool and then drive slowly to a repair shop the next morning. A repair shop confirmed that the braking system and parking brake were damaged due to lack of proper maintenance prior to sale. The full repair estimate was $1,257.34, but the dealership paid only $1,090.00 and refused to authorize the parking brake repair, leaving the vehicle unsafe. The vehicle had been driven less than 1,500 miles and for less than 15 days when this failure occurred. Additionally, this vehicle has 2 open NHTSA safety recalls that were not repaired before the sale, which indicates the dealership delivered the vehicle without completing mandatory safety repairs. This creates a serious safety hazard and could lead to total brake failure while driving.

Power Train
Filed Oct 24, 2025108,000 milesMI

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500 Promaster. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. The accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the engine only revved. The contact stopped, turned off, and restarted the vehicle. The contact was able to shift the vehicle to drive(D) but was unable to accelerate above 30 MPH. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to a dealer and was unable to shift into reverse(R)while at the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission had failed. The contact was aware that the VIN was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V301000 (Power Train), but after asking the dealer about the failure, the contact had not gotten a clear answer. The contact was later advised by the dealer that the manufacturer stated that the contact had to pay for the transmission reassembly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that confirmation from the dealer that the failure was related to the recall was needed. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

Power Train
Filed Sep 26, 202587,000 milesNJ

The contact owns a 2019 Ram Promaster 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle or while driving at various speeds, the gear shifter became stuck, with a rattling sound coming from the transmission. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be inspected or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V301000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the dealer had cleared the recall, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and reached out, but was unable to speak with the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

Unknown or OtherCrash
Filed Sep 16, 2025PA

The subject vehicle, according to the third party administrator for the vehicle's insurance co. had a transmission malfunction. The vehicle is owned by a subcontractor for the purpose of delivery for a seller. The vehicle, according to the TPA, was put in park and the emergency brake was applied, as shown by the interior video camera, and the vehicle went in reverse while the employee was in the back of the van, getting the order ready to deliver. The vehicle travelled in reverse approximately 90 feet down a 40 degree grade, making a left turn into my yard, and slammed into my side porch, making a very loud noise as if there was an explosion. I was sitting approximately 30 feet away in my back yard, and several children were playing in the yard across the road from the accident location. If the vehicle had travelled several more feet down the road and then turned left into my yard, it may have hit the gas meter and caused an explosion, possibly lethal to me, my neighbors, the driver, as well as destroyed my home. This vehicle had been recalled twice previously for problems with the transmission. See "WOO/NHTSA 20V-036" and "61A/NHTSA 23V-301."

Power Train
Filed Aug 24, 2025WA

Transmission oil leak on my 2019 Dodge Promaster 3500 van - please see attached: pdf 1 Safety Recall 61A info, pdf 2 for Bud Clary recall work done, pdf 3 for when leak 1st seen at Tacoma Dodge, and pdfs 4&5 for fix at Tacoma Dodge On [XXX], odometer 39,764 mi, Safety Recall 61A done (debris in the transmission may prevent the park pawl from fully engaging, which could cause the vehicle to roll away. ) by Bud Clary Dodge, 2925 Auburn Way N., Auburn, WA 98002 (253) 833-2485 On [XXX], odometer 49,672 miles, at engine oil change, transmission oil leak noted by Tacoma Dodge, 4101 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 475-7300 On [XXX], odometer 51,582 Tacoma Dodge verified transmission oil leak, transmission service done to replace oil and reseal leaking pan. A test drive showed additional leak at upper transmission pan and that was resealed and passed 2nd test drive showing no leaks. I was charged $256.70 for a "transmission service", normally part of scheduled maintenance at 60,000 miles, and not associated with leaks. I believe I should not be charged for this since the leakage was seen after only (about) 10,000 miles after the transmission serviced for the recall. There are known issues with the RTV sealant used leaking if not not installed correctly. I am also concerned if the Safety Recall 61A was implemented properly. Not clear how to verify that. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Engine
Filed Aug 14, 2025KS

The oil pan for the van was damaged due to debris pick up on the road resulting in a hole, which in turn drained the engine oil and jammed the engine preventing from operation. The lack of protection to the oil pan which is exposed, caused the debris to damage the oil pan. Ford Transit vans have a protection under the oil pan which prevents these type of incidents to happen. This vehicle was taken to the repair shop and they want $18527.10 to fix this problem. A small fix of few hundred should have solved the problem, if the manufacturer had the trouble to think through the design phase.

Tires
Filed Jun 4, 2025FL

Hello this is a report for you to please recall all these tires this is very unsafe. i had sent emails directly to the factory and never got any response so now im sending this to you. i know its late but anyways here is all attached on a pdf format

Engine
Filed Mar 15, 2025GA

Transmission is slipping and it didn't indicate that there was a shifting problem

Power Train
Filed Jan 15, 2025302,351 milesIN

The contact owns a 2019 Ram Promaster 3500. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 70 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the center console. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission was faulty and need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 302,351.

20 of 59 complaints, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2021
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20262400Routine
20256400Routine
202411510Routine
202385550Routine
202264810Routine
2021109830Routine
202042500Routine
2019 — this page59900Routine
2018371000Routine
2017571030Routine
2016321500Routine
2015601310Routine
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: Dec 17, 2025. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.