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2017 RAM Promaster City

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What owners reported most

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 13 of 19 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Visibility/wiper. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports

Unknown Or Other complaints

5 reports
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Mileage unknown · Mar 24, 2025
Unknown Or Other

It is consuming a lot of oil after 5 thousand miles went from 5.5 quarts to 3.4 quarts

NHTSA ODI #11650046

Mileage unknown · Aug 4, 2024
Electrical SystemLane DepartureUnknown Or Other

My radio dont work i can see the camera to be reversed

NHTSA ODI #11606314

Mileage unknown · Jun 28, 2023
Unknown Or OtherFire

The vehicle rpm reved up and then total loss of power then the vehicle caught fire wile driving down the road. Flames came out under dash and in engine compartment.

NHTSA ODI #11529348

1 miles · Aug 1, 2019
Electrical SystemEngineUnknown Or Other

NEWER TRUCK AND ENGINE JUST QUIT AS I WAS DRIVING ALONG. LOSE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. LUCKILY ON A BACK ROAD AND NOT GOING FAST. COULDN'T GET IT TO RESTART FOR 45 MINUTES, I'M NOT EVEN SURE HOW I GOT IT TO RESTART BUT I DID. CALLED DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T EVEN LOOK AT IT FOR 3 WEEKS?..ITS A …

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NEWER TRUCK AND ENGINE JUST QUIT AS I WAS DRIVING ALONG. LOSE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. LUCKILY ON A BACK ROAD AND NOT GOING FAST. COULDN'T GET IT TO RESTART FOR 45 MINUTES, I'M NOT EVEN SURE HOW I GOT IT TO RESTART BUT I DID. CALLED DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T EVEN LOOK AT IT FOR 3 WEEKS?..ITS A WORK TRUCK, HOW I MAKE A LIVING...OY VEY .. I HAVE IT A LOCAL SHOP NOW.

NHTSA ODI #11241135

45 miles · Feb 7, 2018
Exterior LightingUnknown Or OtherVisibility/wiper

INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEEDOMETER. DAYTIME SPEED NUMBERS SMALL, ORANGE AND WHEN SUN IS SHINING - YOU HAVE TO GUESS WHAT SPEED YOU ARE TRAVELING - PARTICULARLY 34/40 MPH - THE NEEDLE DOESN'T SHOW UP EITHER. AT NIGHT THE LIGHT IS OK, BUT DAYTIME DRIVING IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO FALLOW SPEED LIMITS WHEN YOU HAVE TO GUESS AT VEHICLE SPEED. DI…

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INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEEDOMETER. DAYTIME SPEED NUMBERS SMALL, ORANGE AND WHEN SUN IS SHINING - YOU HAVE TO GUESS WHAT SPEED YOU ARE TRAVELING - PARTICULARLY 34/40 MPH - THE NEEDLE DOESN'T SHOW UP EITHER. AT NIGHT THE LIGHT IS OK, BUT DAYTIME DRIVING IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO FALLOW SPEED LIMITS WHEN YOU HAVE TO GUESS AT VEHICLE SPEED. DIGITAL DISPLAY DOESN'T GIVE SPEED. TACHOMETER HAS LARGER NUMBERS AND IS LESS SHADED. PICTURE BELOW IS SIMILAR TO MY VEHICLE, BUT IF YOU TAKE A PICTURE IN DAYLIGHT - THE NUMBERS DO NOT SHOW UP. PARTICULARLY WHEN YOU HAVE BIFOCALS!

NHTSA ODI #11067425

Official recalls

3

17V824000 · Equipment

Dec 21, 2017

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

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.

17V601000 · Equipment:other:labels

Sep 26, 2017

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."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: The incorrect tire placard can cause the operator to exceed the vehicle's weight capacity, or inflate the tires to an incorrect pressure, affecting vehicle handling, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect tire placard with a corrected one, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T62.

16V953000 · Air Bags:side/window

Dec 28, 2016

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the side curtain air bags do not inflate properly, the vehicle occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler has notified the owner, and a dealer inspected the side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S95.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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