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2018 Ram Promaster City problems

NHTSA lists 16 complaints for the 2018 Ram Promaster City, 0 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as RAM PROMASTER CITY.

At a glance

Complaints
16
With crash
0
With fire
1
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
2
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
3,460
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
221

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
ENGINE743.8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM318.8%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING212.5%
POWER TRAIN212.5%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING16.3%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM16.3%
SEAT BELTS16.3%
SERVICE BRAKES16.3%
STEERING16.3%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
loss of control531.3%0.89
mechanical failure425.0%0.65
fire or overheating212.5%0.80
visibility or lighting212.5%0.96
electrical electronic16.3%0.94
fluid or fuel leak16.3%1.00
restraint or airbag16.3%1.00
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
moderate1168.8%0.76
low318.8%0.71
high212.5%0.97

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 16 tagged complaints of 16 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

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2 recalls.

18V149000

Date: 2018-03-06. Systems: STEERING.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicles. The gears within the hydraulic rack and pinion steering system may have a casting defect that can cause a crack and a loss of hydraulic steering fluid.

Consequence: A hydraulic steering fluid leak may require additional sudden steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear housing, replacing any affected rack-and-pinion assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U23.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

18V129000

Date: 2018-02-22. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicles. The Tire Placards on these vehicles may indicate the incorrect total number of occupants allowed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence: If the tire placard indicates an incorrect seating capacity, the operator may overload the vehicle, which can cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire placard, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U17.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

221 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
EQUIPMENT85
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM37
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING31
STRUCTURE23
ENGINE17
POWER TRAIN12
VISIBILITY11
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE7

11024056

Date: 2025-10-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

948TE Transmission Reaction Shaft Service Bushing Kit Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): a P1DB7-00 - Torque Converter Clutch Performance.

11017977

Date: 2025-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

"2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XS1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: a Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. a Excessive oil consumption This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test and possibly repla

11006983

Date: 2024-08-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

"2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: a Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. a Excessive oil consumption. This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test and possibly repl

10251783

Date: 2024-01-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On

10244356

Date: 2023-09-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.

LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.

10244348

Date: 2023-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use

10248509

Date: 2023-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use

10243208

Date: 2023-08-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev. B)

10243209

Date: 2023-08-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC

10242717

Date: 2023-07-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
PROMASTER CITY16

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