Ram Promaster years to avoid
No model year of the Ram Promaster stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Ram Promaster years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Ram Promaster complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Ram Promaster problems
All model years combined.
- Engine164
- Electrical151
- Transmission108
- Driver assistance87
- Steering84
- Brakes64
- Fuel system29
- Body23
- Visibility20
- Lights20
- Acceleration20
- Wheels17
Ram Promaster problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 2 | Airbags | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 6 | Engine | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 12 | Driver assistance | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 97 | Steering | 40,000 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 65 | 69 | Steering | 26,602 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 47 | 111 | Driver assistance | 20,000 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 73 | 43 | Driver assistance | 64,315 | 5 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2019 | 69 | 60 | Transmission | 47,707 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 73 | 38 | Engine | 11,000 | 10 | 4 | Fewest complaints |
| 2017 | 68 | 57 | Engine | 42,000 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 79 | 33 | Engine | 47,000 | 14 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2015 | 69 | 61 | Engine | 39,049 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 61 | 71 | Electrical | 12,000 | 12 | 4 |
Recalls 46
Ram Promaster warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- Recall Completion Prior to Sale of Vehicle
- D-25-17
- ID-25-14
- D-23-24
- D-25-17 all
- ID-25-14 all
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Questions about the Ram Promaster
What years of the Ram Promaster should you avoid?
No single model year of the Ram Promaster has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Ram Promaster?
2016, 2018 and 2020 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (33, 38 and 43).
What is the most common problem with the Ram Promaster?
Engine, with 164 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (151) and transmission (108).
How many recalls does the Ram Promaster have?
46 recalls between 2014 and 2026. The 2016 model year has the most, with 14.
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