Is the 2014 Ram Promaster reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Ram Promaster is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ram Promaster?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Ram Promaster have?

13 recalls on file for this model year.

2014 Ram Promaster

● Typical for this model

2014 Ram Promaster
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This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 71
Recalls: 13
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Electrical system

Complaints per year

2014: 71 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2014	71
2015	60
2016	32
2017	57
2018	38
2019	60
2020	42
2021	111
2022	65
2023	91
2024	11
2025	6
2026	2

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

27% · 19 reports

CRASHFIRE

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Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Ram Promaster 2500 cargo van. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced several electrical failures.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-25

Also filed under Engine and suspension

Ever since we brought this vehicle roughly a year ago, it was sent back for service 8 times with no significant improvement.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-11-12

Also filed under Air bags and exterior lighting

Service brakes

21% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

20% · 14 reports

Engine

18% · 13 reports

CRASH

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My 2014 Ram Promaster 2500 experienced a cooling fan seizure overheat that almost resulted in a fire similar to recall VB2 / NHTSA 19V-818 which ONLY applies effects to 2015-2018 models.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-20

Suspension

14% · 10 reports

CRASH

Safety timeline

13 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2014-03-26Service brakes, hydraulic14V034000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram ProMaster vehicles manufactured July 1, 2013, through November 15, 2013.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P03.

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2014-03-27Vehicle speed control14V032000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram ProMaster vehicles manufactured July 1, 2013, through December 10, 2013.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal stopper with a larger one, free of charge. The recall is began on March 27, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P02.

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2014-10-03Air bags, electrical system, exterior lighting14V294000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram ProMaster vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013 to May 22, 2014.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all the connectors in the footwell areas, the ignition fuse and the occupant restraint control (ORC) module for corrosion, if corrosion is found, dealers will repair the connectors in the...

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2014-12-01Seats14V533000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling all model year 2014 Ram ProMaster vans manufactured July 1, 2013, to August 26, 2014.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the head restraints, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P53.

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2014-12-08Tires14V633000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram ProMaster vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to August 22, 2014.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the TPMS module with new software, free of charge. The recall began on December 8, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P62.

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2016-06-20Electrical system, exterior lighting16E039000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain RAM ProMaster Trailer Light Modules, part number 68229650AB. These accessory modules were sold for installation on RAM ProMaster and ProMaster City vehicles.

Remedy: Chrysler will mail letters to owners to try to notify the purchasers of the modules, and dealers will replace the Trailer Tow Light Control Modules, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2016.

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2016-06-20Electrical system, exterior lighting16V253000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured July 24, 2015, to February 15, 2016, and 2015-2016 ProMaster City vehicles manufactured August 15, 2014, to February 1, 2016.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Trailer Tow Light Control Module, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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2017-06-14Equipment17V273000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ram ProMaster vehicles.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the sun visor labels, the dashboard (hangtag) label, and the owner's manual and user guide information, free of charge. The recall began June 14, 2017.

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2018-02-14Equipment17V824000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018.

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2019-05-27Seats19V333000 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.

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.

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2020-05-19Seats19V313000 Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467,...

Remedy: MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452.

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2020-05-26Power train20V036000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped 3.6L engines.

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.

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Date not on filePower train20V582000 Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Paratransit vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines.

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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2014 Ram Promaster — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Electrical system: 19 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 15 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 14 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 20V582000 · Power train
Recall 14V034000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 14V032000 · Vehicle speed control
Recall 14V294000 · Air bags, electrical system, exterior lighting
Recall 14V533000 · Seats
Recall 14V633000 · Tires
Recall 16E039000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting
Recall 16V253000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting
Recall 17V273000 · Equipment
Recall 17V824000 · Equipment
Recall 19V333000 · Seats
Recall 19V313000 · Seats
Recall 20V036000 · Power train

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Ram Promaster reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Ram Promaster is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ram Promaster?: The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Ram Promaster have?: 13 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.