2015 RAM Promaster City Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 RAM Promaster City.

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Complaints
43
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2015 RAM Promaster City Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#114 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:46,582 mi
Crash-related:1
#210 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:48,850 mi
#310 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:50,067 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 RAM Promaster City.

Transmission / Drivetrain
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
46,582
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
48,850
Engine Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,067
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 RAM Promaster City

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~79,501 vehicles.

17V824000Other Equipment
~61,791 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

17V601000Equipment:other:labels
~11,288 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM ProMaster City vehicles. These vehicles have incorrect information on the tire placard including incorrect vehicle capacity weight, total number of occupants, tire pressure and/or "None" designation for the spare tire size when a full size spare tire is present. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

16V253000Electrical System:software · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
~6,422 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured July 24, 2015, to February 15, 2016, and 2015-2016 ProMaster City vehicles manufactured August 15, 2014, to February 1, 2016. The Trailer Tow Lighting Control Module may have a software error on the affected vehicles and can prevent illumination of the trailer brake lights during brake actuation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

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2015 RAM Promaster City — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 RAM Promaster City reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2015 RAM Promaster City has 43 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 14 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 RAM Promaster City?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (14 complaints, avg 46,582 mi); Electrical Faults (10 complaints, avg 48,850 mi); Engine Problems (10 complaints, avg 50,067 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 RAM Promaster City?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 48,274 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 RAM Promaster City?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 RAM Promaster City include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 RAM Promaster City have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 79,501 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 RAM Promaster City?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (transmission / drivetrain) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full RAM Promaster City reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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