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Ram ProMaster 1500
Data refreshed August 27, 2026
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Complaints
628
Active records
Recalls
45
Active records
TSBs
829
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
3
Crashes
18
Fires
15
Top reported issues — Ram ProMaster 1500
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Condition issue
Operating state
Driver assistance issue
Reporting mechanism
Steering behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Fluid issue
Braking behavior
Thermal issue
Noise
Performance issue
Engine behavior
Electrical issue
Vibration/harshness
Safety restraint issue
Lighting behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Access/entry issue
Powering on/off behavior
Smell
Infotainment behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Recent change
Starting behavior
HVAC behavior
Communication/network issue
Wiper/washer behavior
Electrified system issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2023 RAM PROMASTER
Filed Aug 21, 2026
The collision warning system fails to work around 90% of the time. This has been reported to the dealer with no resolution. This is a known problem issue on all Promaster vans and Stellantis refuses to fix the software.
2023 RAM PROMASTER
Filed Aug 19, 2026
Vehicle wheel would suddenly jerk when driving. Video of steering wheel doing this was taken while parked. The suddenness of this created immediate dangers to the driver and any around due to the unpredictability of the steering. Vehicle was brought to a dealer/service center where they diagnosed a corroded wire harness that required the entire steering rack to be replaced. There were no warnings or dash lights on. Vehicle is still at the service center four weeks later because the wire harness…
2023 RAM PROMASTER
Filed Aug 19, 2026
The Electronic Power Steering (and EPS Module) failed, making it incredibly hard to steer especially at low speeds. Dealer confirmed that the power steering rack has failed. All power steering features and lights came on, rendering the vehicle inoperable while driving doen the road. This is a serious safety concern.
2022 RAM PROMASTER
Filed Aug 17, 2026
Intermittent 'Service Power Steering' and LaneSense warnings first appeared in May 2026. Repair shop found Diagnostic trouble code C1593-49 - Steering torque sensor circuit/internal electronic failure. The repair shop found water intrusion and corrosion at steering electrical connector(s). Cleaning did not resolve the fault. Diagnosis: Internal steering torque sensor failure. Sensor is integral to the electric steering rack; complete rack replacement required. Photos are available for…
2023 RAM PROMASTER
Filed Aug 17, 2026
Power steering electrical connector(s) completely corroded from moisture intrusion, while driving ps shut down and warning light flashed. Had to suddenly correct in a corner without ps, almost had an accident. It is available for inspection, as I cannot afford to fix this yet. Dealer inspected problem, ps rack and harness need replacement at a cost of appr. CAD $4000-5000. Have not contacted manufacturer yet, but will now. Vehicle warranty just expired and has only 26 k km on it.
2016 RAM PROMASTER
Filed Aug 17, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Ram ProMaster 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 12 MPH, the windshield wipers became inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.
2021 RAM PROMASTER
Filed Aug 17, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Ram Promaster 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V552000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer declined to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2022 RAM PROMASTER
Filed Aug 14, 2026
Component/System: Structure – Cowl / Air Intake / Engine Issue: Water intrusion through cowl leading to intake flooding and engine hydrolock Summary of the Defect The vehicle experienced a catastrophic engine failure caused by water intrusion through the two piece cowl assembly. The seal between the two cowl sections failed, allowing rainwater to pour directly into the engine compartment. The intake manifold sits directly beneath this leak point and contains a recessed area where water can…
2023 RAM PROMASTER
Filed Aug 13, 2026
Sometimes while driving I experienced my powered steering cut out while taking a ramp on/off of the highway, and sometimes when i was trying to park and back up into a parking space while steering at the same time. When the power steering cut out I got lights for Service Power Steering, Service ESC, and Service Hill Assist all at the same time, and once i got a power steering light. I looked up the issue and found that there is an active preliminary investigation going on for the same issue on…
2021 RAM PROMASTER
Filed Aug 11, 2026
fuel tank leaking gasoline. vapors and liquid gasoline leaking from fuel tank