Ram ProMaster City Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
Recent Safety Incidents — Last 5 Model Years
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Ram ProMaster City — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022Best | Excellent | — | 2 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2021 | Good | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2020 | Good | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2019 | Good | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2018 | Caution | 2 | 9 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2017 | Caution | 1 | 14 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2016Worst | Avoid | 2 | 22 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2015 | Avoid | 2 | 18 | 1 | — | — | Power Train | Full report → |
8 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Ram ProMaster City Problems
Based on 67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Recent Owner Complaints
Direct reports filed with NHTSA by Ram ProMaster City owners — 2022–2022 model years.
On March 19, 2025 upon driving my car home from a 1 hour commute I sensed a unique, uncommon smell - like some sort of electrical component burning. I parked the car in my garage, turned it off and went inside my house. Within 5 minutes the engine was producing gray smoke followed by fire. The car went up in flames in less than 10 minutes. The fire spread to the attic and burned most of the house. I read recently that according to NHTSA, 292,000 ProMaster vans built between 2018 and 2026 are recalled due to a potential fire hazard linked to the cooling fan module. The ProMaster City has not been included in this recall. This seems like a mistake.
The contact owns a 2022 Ram Promaster City. The contact stated that occasionally while shifting into drive or reverse, the RPM increased to 4,000. On several occasions, the failure occurred while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated when the vehicle was shifted into neutral, the RPM decreased to normal between 750-800 RPM. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,500.
2 total complaints retrieved from NHTSA for 2022–2022. For older model years, see individual year pages.
ProMaster City Years to Avoid
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ram ProMaster City Reliability
What year ProMaster City has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Ram ProMaster City had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 22 complaints and 2 safety recalls. See the full 2016 report for specific defects.
Is the Ram ProMaster City reliable?
The Ram ProMaster City has accumulated 67 owner-filed complaints and 13 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2022 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used ProMaster City.
What are the most common ProMaster City problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Electrical System (18 reports), Engine (15 reports), Power Train (14 reports), Unknown Or Other (5 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my ProMaster City has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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