2019 RAM Promaster Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 RAM Promaster.

20182020
Complaints
70
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
9

Worst 2019 RAM Promaster Problems

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

#121 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:71,932 mi
Crash-related:1
#29 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:15,520 mi
#36 complaints

Engine & Cooling

Avg mileage:90,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 RAM Promaster.

Transmission / Drivetrain
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
71,932
Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
15,520
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
90,000
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5,600
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 RAM Promaster

9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~908,838 vehicles.

25V876000Equipment Adaptive/mobility:wheelchair Restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
~86 affected

Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

25V720000Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly
~300,691 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat.

25V552000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~219,577 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster and 2019-2020 Dodge Journey vehicles. Cracks in the microprocessor may cause the vehicle's rearview camera image not to display properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.

23V301000Power Train:automatic Transmission:internal:park Pawl
~165,503 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with a 62TE transmission. The park pawl may not fully engage the park gear due to debris inside the transmission.

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.

20V250000Seat Belts:front:retractor
~5 affected

National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van Builders) is recalling certain vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit and 2019 Ram Promaster vans equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

20V222000Seat Belts:front:retractor
~205 affected

TransitWorks is recalling certain Driverge vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit vans equipped with Freedman Seating Company (FSC) PT Foldaway and GO-ES 3-point Foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

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.

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2019 RAM Promaster — FAQ

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

Is the 2019 RAM Promaster reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2019 RAM Promaster has 70 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 9 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 21 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 RAM Promaster?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (21 complaints, avg 71,932 mi); Engine Problems (9 complaints, avg 15,520 mi); Engine & Cooling (6 complaints, avg 90,000 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 2019 RAM Promaster?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 54,104 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 RAM Promaster?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 RAM Promaster include 5 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 2019 RAM Promaster have any recalls?
Yes — 9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 908,838 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 2019 RAM Promaster?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

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

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

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