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2019 Ram Promaster problems

NHTSA lists 60 complaints for the 2019 Ram Promaster, 2 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-08.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as RAM PROMASTER.

At a glance

Complaints
60
With crash
2
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
9
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
300,691
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
246

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
POWER TRAIN2440.0%
ENGINE1016.7%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER915.0%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING711.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM58.3%
SERVICE BRAKES58.3%
AIR BAGS35.0%
BACK OVER PREVENTION23.3%
EQUIPMENT23.3%
STEERING23.3%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
EQUIPMENTRECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER2
BACK OVER PREVENTIONWARNINGS1
POWER TRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
STRUCTUREBODY1
TIRESTREAD/BELT1

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
mechanical failure2033.3%0.88
unclear1931.7%0.93
loss of control610.0%0.88
fire or overheating46.7%0.77
electrical electronic35.0%0.82
fluid or fuel leak35.0%0.99
visibility or lighting35.0%0.90
restraint or airbag23.3%0.97
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
moderate3355.0%0.80
low2135.0%0.76
high35.0%0.94
none23.3%0.70
critical11.7%0.24

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 60 tagged complaints of 60 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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9 recalls.

25V876000

Date: 2025-12-17. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Defect: 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 (excerpt)

Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. (excerpt)

Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

25V720000

Date: 2025-10-23. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

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

Consequence: Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire. (excerpt)

Remedy: Dealers will replace the cooling fan module and fuse. In addition dealers will provide an addendum for the manual and label for the power distribution center. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 11, 2025. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Additional owner notification letters were mailed in January, Mar (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

25V552000

Date: 2025-08-26. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning September 30, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 59C.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

23V301000

Date: 2023-04-27. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: A partially engaged park pawl can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace, as necessary, the transmission or components within the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 44A.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

20V582000

Date: 2020-10-15. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Prime-Time will notify owners instructing them to take their vehicles to Ram dealers for the necessary repairs, free of charge. Owners may contact Prime-Time customer service at 1-574-293-9191. Prime-Time's number for this recall is W00.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

20V250000

Date: 2020-05-05. Systems: SEAT BELTS.

Defect: 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 requirement (excerpt)

Consequence: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: National Van Builders will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or National Van Builders customer service at 1-800-527-7477. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

20V222000

Date: 2020-04-20. Systems: SEAT BELTS.

Defect: 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 Fe (excerpt)

Consequence: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: TransitWorks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2020. Dealers can contact Freedman Seating Company for parts and reimbursement information at 1-800-443-4540. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

20V036000

Date: 2020-01-23. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ram Trucks at 1-866-726-4636. Chrysler's number for this recall is W00.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

19V333000

Date: 2019-04-29. Systems: SEATS.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: New England has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs to the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or New England at 1-800-886-9247.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

246 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
EQUIPMENT60
POWER TRAIN50
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM45
STRUCTURE40
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING32
ENGINE28
VISIBILITY17
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE7

11035323

Date: 2026-07-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, POWER TRAIN.

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle exhibit/set SYMPTOM: one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): a P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. a P0430 - Catal

11033975

Date: 2026-06-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.

Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.

11033897

Date: 2026-06-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.

11033308

Date: 2026-05-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.

Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.

11031241

Date: 2026-04-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.

11029763

Date: 2026-02-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

WATER PUMP

11029764

Date: 2026-02-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

WATER PUMP

11027837

Date: 2026-01-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

Water Pump & Chain Case Cover

11027842

Date: 2026-01-21. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.

ID-25-14 Rev. A ALL Model Years 2019 - 2021 VF, DS, LA, LD and LX with a 3.6L Engine for Camshaft and/or Rocker Arm Replacements

11027843

Date: 2026-01-21. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.

D-25-17 Rev. A ALL Model Years 2019 - 2021 VF, DS, LA, LD and LX with a 3.6L Engine for Camshaft and/or Rocker Arm Replacements

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
PROMASTER60

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