2018 Ram Promaster electrical problems

Filed Apr 26, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · WA

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.

Filed Oct 29, 2024 · Electrical · 96,500 miles · MI

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 the federal safety agency recall; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,500.

Filed May 3, 2023 · Electrical · NH

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 federal safety agency 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 is broken in a closed condition, the sense wire could be shorted to ground resulting in an overheated wire or broken wire. The identified cause of the diode failure was excessive overvoltage spikes. When the diode failed, it failed closed and with the diode and fuse being reversed the wire continued to heat up instead of breaking the fuse. With evidence from our van I believe in a strong probability the scope of the recall should be widened to include more units, such as ours. We are proof

Filed Dec 30, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · NC

-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.

Filed Apr 14, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · PA

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.

Filed Oct 7, 2021 · Electrical · TN

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!

Filed Jul 7, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · MA

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

Filed May 12, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · CO

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Dec 13, 2018 · Electrical · 400 miles · IN

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.

Filed Nov 2, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 150 miles · HI

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.