2014 Ram Promaster Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Ram Promaster.

< older2015
Complaints
117
Crashes
9
Fires
3
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
16

Worst 2014 Ram Promaster Problems

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

#119 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:18,243 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#214 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:75,059 mi
#314 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES

Avg mileage:32,227 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Ram Promaster.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM192118,243 mi
POWER TRAIN1475,059 mi
SERVICE BRAKES14332,227 mi
ENGINE13122,055 mi
SUSPENSION10113,508 mi
AIR BAGS8114,750 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING518,667 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM516,425 mi
SEATS44,400 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER412,250 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL46,250 mi
TIRES32,000 mi
WHEELS316,542 mi
STEERING255,462 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)11,100 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1118,000 mi
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES11,000 mi
PARKING BRAKE11100,000 mi
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS14,000 mi
STRUCTURE1450 mi
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS166 mi
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS12,000 mi

Recalls for 2014 Ram Promaster

16 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~539,895 vehicles.

20V582000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
~20 affected

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.

20V036000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
~222,207 affected

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.

19V333000SEATS
~544 affected

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.

19V313000SEATS
~2,080 affected

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.

17V824000EQUIPMENT
~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

17V273000EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
~113,896 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The sun visor, dashboard labels, and owner's manuals incorrectly state that the vehicles are equipped with frontal driver and passenger advanced air bags when they are not. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

16V253000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
~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."

16V253000EXTERIOR 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."

14V633000TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
~23,053 affected

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram ProMaster vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to August 22, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may fail to learn the locations of the individual sensors while the vehicle is being driven. As a result, the low tire pressure warning light will illuminate, despite the the tire pressures being within specification. Should one of the tires lose air pressure, the driver would not be notified of the change in air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

14V533000SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
~18,953 affected

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling all model year 2014 Ram ProMaster vans manufactured July 1, 2013, to August 26, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with head restraints that exceed the maximum backset measurement limit of 55mm. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 202a, "Head Restraints."

+ 6 more recalls

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