2015 Ram Promaster
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 71 |
| 2015 | 60 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2017 | 57 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 56 |
| 2020 | 40 |
| 2021 | 104 |
| 2022 | 56 |
| 2023 | 62 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
27% of complaints: engine — 16 distinct reports on file.
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We purchased the van in April 2024, and the mileage was 130268. We checked the oil regularly and noticed the level dropping. After driving it 3080 miles and checked the oil level after letting the vehicle sit over night.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240819
25% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file.
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The van was parked for approximately 5 hours and burst into flames with no one in it the key removed and the van locked. The fire department was called and took a couple hours to put the fire out. The van is a complete loss.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230207
MY TPMS SYSTEM HAS NEVER WORKED RELIABLY SINCE NEW. IT IS ON NOW AND HAS BEEN ON INTERMITTENTLY FOR 40,000 MILES.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171029
20% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file.
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RADIATOR COOLING FAN HAS STOPPED WORKING AT 39000 MILES.VAN IS OVERHEATING .STILL UNDER POWER TRAIN WARRANTY.WE ARE BEING GIVEN A HARD TIME ABOUT WARRANTY REPAIR.VAN CAN'T OPERATE AS IT HAS ALSO BLOWN FUSES FOR THE FAN.RESEARCH INDICATES MANY OWNERS...
NHTSA ODI report, 20180725
17% of complaints: service brakes — 10 distinct reports on file.
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The contact owns a 2015 Ram ProMaster 2500. The contact stated that the same day that the vehicle was purchased, the check engine warning light illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 20251219
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM PROMASTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE BRAKES BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20150930
5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM PROMASTER. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED IT AS A DESIGN FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20151016
SAFETY TIMELINE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ram ProMaster City vehicles manufactured November 6, 2014, to March 17, 2015.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will modify the installation of side air bag inflatable curtains , free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 15V223000 — check if this car was fixed
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ram ProMaster vans manufactured October 1, 2014, to June 17, 2015. The affected vehicles have an ignition switch that may have an intermittent loss of electrical contact.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch contact holder block, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 15V799000 — check if this car was fixed
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram ProMaster City vans manufactured September 26, 2014, to March 5, 2016.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the harness connector to under the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 16V202000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 16E039000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 16V253000 — check if this car was fixed
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016.
Campaign 16V529000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 17V273000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 17V824000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 19V333000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 19V313000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 20V036000 — check if this car was fixed
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning (A/C). The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.
Remedy: Chrysler will inform owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. Interim owner notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 10, 2019.
Campaign 19V818000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 20V582000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2015 Ram Promaster — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (16 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (15 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (12 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 20V582000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V223000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V799000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V202000 (electrical system, power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16E039000 (electrical system, exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V253000 (electrical system, exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V529000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V273000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V824000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V333000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V313000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V036000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V818000 (engine and engine cooling, equipment) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2015 Ram Promaster reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Ram Promaster is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ram Promaster?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Ram Promaster have?
13 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.