Reliability
Ram

ProMaster City (1st)

2015-2022 · Compact Van · 1 engine
87 NHTSA Complaints
10 Recalls
2 Fire Reports
3 Crash Reports
Inspection checklist

Reliability Score

5.7 / 10

Reliability score

More owner complaints than similar compact vans

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Owners filed 53 powertrain complaints. A typical compact van fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 30.

Scores this low have often eased: the three years after looked about 1.5 points better in the typical case.

Breakdown
Complaints overall53 complaints against about 30 for similar vehicles
5.7
Last three years
n/aNot enough data
Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced
n/aNot enough data
Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating
n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

By model year
  • 2015n/a
  • 20165.2
  • 20175.7
  • 2018n/a
  • 2019n/a
  • 2020n/a
  • 2021n/a
  • 2022n/a

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

Show 2 additional engine variants with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Ram ProMaster City, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Engine: 32 owner complaints
Electrical System: 28 owner complaints
Transmission: 24 owner complaints
Exterior: 6 owner complaints

What to check on a used 2015-2022 Ram ProMaster City

On a used 2015-2022 Ram ProMaster City, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the engine (32), the electrical system (28) and the transmission and drivetrain (24). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

  1. Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 32 owner complaints on the 2015-2022 Ram ProMaster City about the engine.
  2. Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 28 owner complaints on the 2015-2022 Ram ProMaster City about the electrical system.
  3. Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 24 owner complaints on the 2015-2022 Ram ProMaster City about the transmission and drivetrain.
  4. Check every exterior light, the wipers, the washers, the mirrors and the glass.Safety. NHTSA has 6 owner complaints on the 2015-2022 Ram ProMaster City about the exterior lighting.
  5. On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 1 owner complaint on the 2015-2022 Ram ProMaster City about the brakes.
Open the full inspection checklist for the 2015-2022 Ram ProMaster City

Recalls (10)

21V728000Sep 21, 2021serious
Exterior Lighting

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster City vehicles. If one or both turn signal lights fail, the flashing rate may not change to warn the driver of the failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

21V699000Sep 9, 2021serious
Seat Belts

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram ProMaster City and Ram ProMaster vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

21V147000Mar 9, 2021serious
Service Brakes

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ram ProMaster City vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may have internal damage, which could result in a loss of braking performance or autonomous braking functions.

18V149000Mar 6, 2018serious
Steering

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicles. The gears within the hydraulic rack and pinion steering system may have a casting defect that can cause a crack and a loss of hydraulic steering fluid.

18V129000Feb 22, 2018serious
Equipment

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicles. The Tire Placards on these vehicles may indicate the incorrect total number of occupants allowed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

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17V824000Dec 21, 2017serious
Equipment

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

17V601000Sep 26, 2017serious
Equipment

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM ProMaster City vehicles. These vehicles have incorrect information on the tire placard including incorrect vehicle capacity weight, total number of occupants, tire pressure and/or "None" designation for the spare tire size when a full size spare tire is present. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

16V953000Dec 28, 2016serious
Air Bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling one model year 2017 RAM ProMaster City vehicle manufactured on November 5, 2016. This vehicle has side curtain air bags that may not inflate properly in the event of a crash.

16E039000Apr 28, 2016serious
Electrical System

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. The Trailer Tow Lighting Control Module may have a software error on the affected vehicles and can prevent illumination of the trailer brake lights during brake actuation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

16V253000Apr 28, 2016serious
Electrical System

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. The Trailer Tow Lighting Control Module may have a software error on the affected vehicles and can prevent illumination of the trailer brake lights during brake actuation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2015-2022 Ram ProMaster City complaints?

Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015-2022 Ram ProMaster City. The systems they name most often are the engine, the electrical system and the transmission.

Is the 2015-2022 Ram ProMaster City a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015-2022 Ram ProMaster City. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015-2022 Ram ProMaster City have?

NHTSA has 87 owner complaints on file for the 2015-2022 Ram ProMaster City as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2015-2022 Ram ProMaster City?

NHTSA lists 10 recalls covering some 2015-2022 Ram ProMaster City vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Ram ProMaster City?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the electrical system and the transmission, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the ProMaster City have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2015-2022 Ram ProMaster City. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 87 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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