Ram ProMaster City Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Ram ProMaster City model year (2015–2022) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Ram ProMaster City Years to Avoid
4 recalls · 22 complaints
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 34
4 recalls · 18 complaints
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 30
2 recalls · 14 complaints
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 20
Best Ram ProMaster City Years to Buy
0 recalls · 2 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Problem score: 2
0 recalls · 2 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 2
1 recall · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 3
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Ram ProMaster City — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | — | — | 2 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 0 | 2 | — | — | 2 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 0 | 9 | — | — | 9 | Good |
| 2017 | 2 | 14 | — | — | 20 | Caution |
| 2016 | 4 | 22 | — | — | 34 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 4 | 18 | — | — | 30 | Avoid |
All 8 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Ram ProMaster City Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2020Recent ProMaster City models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2020 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2017Mid-decade ProMaster City units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year ProMaster City should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2016 Ram ProMaster City if possible. It has 4 recalls, 22 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 34 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year ProMaster City to buy?+
The 2019 Ram ProMaster City is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 2. It has only 0 recalls and 2 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which ProMaster City has the fewest problems?+
The 2019, 2022, 2021 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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