2017 Ram Promaster Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Ram Promaster.

20162018
Complaints
92
Crashes
4
Fires
5
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
11

Worst 2017 Ram Promaster Problems

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

#119 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:47,809 mi
Fires:1
#218 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:73,800 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#314 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:51,211 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Ram Promaster.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19147,809 mi
ENGINE181173,800 mi
POWER TRAIN1451,211 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING627,450 mi
SERVICE BRAKES5120,471 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3185,000 mi
EQUIPMENT3185,000 mi
STEERING358,725 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM212,504 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY2135,100 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER277,325 mi
WHEELS222,000 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER1346,544 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)11,508 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE11,508 mi
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH11,000 mi
SEAT BELTS1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR11,000 mi
SUSPENSION143,450 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL113,500 mi

Recalls for 2017 Ram Promaster

11 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~599,459 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.

19V818000EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
~99,128 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning (A/C). The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.

19V818000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
~99,128 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning (A/C). The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.

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.

19V332000SEATS
~90 affected

Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. When the seat back 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

17V786000EQUIPMENT
~550 affected

Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain Custom Vans and Camper Van recreational vehicles built on 2014-2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter chassis and 2016-2017 RAM Promaster chassis. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed 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."

+ 1 more recalls

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