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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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55,000 miles · May 9, 2019

Service BrakesSuspension

I HAVE A ECODIESEL PROMASTER WICH DOESN'T HAVE A PARKING ON THE TRANSMISSION AND HAVE TO USE HAND BRAKE EVERY TIME I PARK WICH GETS STUCK IN WINTER TIME AND MAKES THE ROTORS AND PADS ON REAR TO GET WORN OUT REALLY QUICKLY WICH COSTS A LOT TO REPLACE SINCE THEY'RE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY BAD DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION WITHOUT PARKI…

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NHTSA ODI #11206627

30,000 miles · May 9, 2019

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REAR SUSPENSION STARTED MAKING A SQUEAKING NOISE AROUND 30,000 MILES. UNFORTUNATELY MY WARRANTY WAS UP AND THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE ME. I TOLD THEM I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET AND THERE HAVE BEED MANY COMPLAINTS, NOT JUST WITH THE 1500 BUT ALSO THE 2500. THE SUSPENSION NOISE IS SO BAD WHEN I AM ON BLUETOOTH PHONE THE PERSON I AM TALKING WITH CAN ALSO HEAR THIS. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED FOR SAFETY REASONS AS WELL. IT KEEPS GETTING WORSE. IT SOUNDS LIKE THE REAR END IS GOING TO FALL APART. BY THE WAY IT DOESN'T MATTER THE SPEED YOU ARE DRIVING.

NHTSA ODI #11206475

22,000 miles · May 26, 2018

Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS METAL-TO-METAL SCRAPING AND LOUD CREAKING NOISE

NHTSA ODI #11098087

15,000 miles · Apr 19, 2018

Suspension

I NOTICED THE REAR SUSPENSION MAKING A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. I BELIEVE IT'S THE REAR RUBBER BUSHINGS. AND ONLY HAVE 15,000 MILES ON THE VAN. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF I HAVE ANYTHING IN THE BED. VERY LOUD AND THE DEALER STATED I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR IT BECAUSE MY WARRANTY WAS UP. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL FO…

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NHTSA ODI #11089016

500 miles · Jan 25, 2018

Electrical SystemEngineSuspensionCrash

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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. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SWITCH THAT ENGAGED THE FUEL PUMP SYSTEM TO DEACTIVATE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH (TO KEEP THE CARGO VAN FROM CATCHING ON FIRE) FAILED. THE SWITCH ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY SEVERAL TIMES, CAUSING THE CARGO VAN TO DEACTIVATE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. THE CONTACT ALSO EXPERIENCED A FAILURE WITH THE LOW AND HIGH BEAM SWITCH. WHILE THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SWITCH FROM LOW TO HIGH BEAM LIGHTING, THE SWITCH ENGAGED THE TURN SIGNAL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE IN THE REAR BELIEVED THAT THE CONTACT WAS TURNING RIGHT, BUT INSTEAD THE CONTACT WAS MOVING FORWARD. THE VEHICLE IN THE REAR CRASHED INTO THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE AREA OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN NUMEROUS TIMES TO HUNTINGTON JEEP CHRYSLER, DODGE, RAM (120 EAST JERICHO TURNPIKE, HUNTINGTON NY 11743, PHONE (631) 673-0270) FOR THE ELECTRICAL FAILURES; HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CARGO VAN WAS OPERATING NORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ENGINE AND THE FRONT SUSPENSION FAILED. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, A KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUSPENSION EXHIBITED A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WHILE TURNING. THE HUNTINGTON DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE VALVE ARMS AND THE FRONT SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE VALVE ARMS AND FRONT SUSPENSION WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.

NHTSA ODI #11064865

4,000 miles · Aug 4, 2016

EngineSuspension

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM PROMASTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A LOUD SQUEAKY NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE ENGINE WAS OPERABLE, A STRONG ODOR OF COOLANT CIRCULATED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO COOLANT VISIBLE ON THE GROUND. ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY AND MISFIRED. AFTER TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND THEN RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.

NHTSA ODI #10893045

3,000 miles · Oct 15, 2015

EngineService BrakesSuspension

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THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT KEEPS BURNING PARTS OUT LIKE LIGHT BULBS, ENGINE COIL PACKS, & DASH COMPONENTS. THE SUSPENSION IN THE REAR SQUEEKS SO BADLY THAT YOU HAVE TO WEAR EAR PLUGS TO DRIVE IT. THE ENGINE SMELLS OF ANTIFREEZE LEAKING ALL THE TIME AND THE BREAKS SQUEAL AND GRIND... OUR DEALER TRIES TO FIX THINGS BUT KEEPS TELLING US THAT DODGE HAS NOT COME UP WITH A FIX FOR MY PROBLEMS AS OF YET. DEALER REFUSES TO DOCUMENT REPAIR ATTEMPS AND GIVES US NO PAPERWORK!

NHTSA ODI #10782355

Mileage unknown · Apr 30, 2015

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM PROMASTER. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND TRAVELING UP A SLOPE, THE VEHICLE SLIPPED AND INDEPENDENTLY VEERED TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED AN ALIGNMENT BE PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE LEAF SPRINGS WITH HEAVIER LEAF SPRINGS. THE FRONT CHASSIS WAS UNBOLTED AND THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE FRONT END. THE MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE ENTIRE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE OCCURRED IN THE NEW VEHICLE AS WELL. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 0.

NHTSA ODI #10713735

4,500 miles · Mar 13, 2015

Suspension

WOBBLE AT AROUND 30MPH. IT IS A ITASCA RV ON A RAM PROMASTER. CHRYSLER & WINNEBAGO HAVE BEEN THROWING US BACK & FORTH SINCE NOV. 2014. EACH OF THEM SAY IT IS THE FAULT OF THE OTHER. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10694103

1,084 miles · Feb 19, 2015

SuspensionWheels

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MY RAM PROMASTER BASED CLASS C RV HAS A DOOR STICKER THAT SAYS NOT TO EXCEED 9350 LB GVWR. DYNAMAX ALSO PLACED A STICKER WITH DRY WEIGHT 8024 LB, CARGO CAPACITY 1108 LB. THE DEALER FILLED GAS, PROPANE, AND WATER WHEN I BOUGHT IT. I WENT TO DOT SCALE FRONT AXLE 3540 LB + REAR AXLE 5220 LB = 8760 LB WHICH IS LESS THAN 9350 LB GVWR. MY PROBLEM IS MY WET WEIGHT WITH NO CARGO IS ONLY 60 LB LESS THAN 5291 LB RAWR. HOW CAN I POSSIBLY CARRY 5 - 150 LB PASSENGERS OR ADD ANY CARGO WEIGHT TO THE STORAGE COMPARTMENTS OR CABINETS UNLESS ALL PASSENGERS SIT ON THE FRONT AXLE? THEY MAY BE ABLE TO SIT IN THE 4 BELTED SEATS IN THE BACK IF I DUMP ALL WATER, PROPANE, AND GAS BEFORE DRIVING? ALSO, WHEN I CALLED DYNAMAX THEY SAID THEY WEIGHED THE VEHICLE AT THE FACTORY AND THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WEIGHT WAS 2565 LB ONLY 80 LB LESS THAN 2645 LB = RAWR/2. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE MET RAWR DRY AT THE FACTORY WHEN I ADD GAS, PROPANE, WATER, PASSENGERS AND MINIMAL CARGO LIKE CLOTHES, KITCHEN POTS, FOOD THERE IS NOWAY I CAN KEEP WEIGHT UNDER RAWR AND ESPECIALLY RIGHT REAR TIRE LOAD RATING. HOW MUCH WOULD YOU SAY IT IS OK TO EXCEED TIRE LOAD RATING OR RAWR? *TR

NHTSA ODI #10684222

Official recalls

20V582000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift

Oct 15, 2020

Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Paratransit vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

20V036000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift

Jan 23, 2020

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped 3.6L engines. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

19V333000 · Seats

Apr 29, 2019

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. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

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.

19V313000 · Seats

Apr 18, 2019

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, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

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.

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.

17V273000 · Equipment:other:labels

Apr 25, 2017

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The sun visor, dashboard labels, and owner's manuals incorrectly state that the vehicles are equipped with frontal driver and passenger advanced air bags when they are not. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: The incorrect information may change how close the occupants position themselves to the air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T24.

16V253000 · Electrical System:software; Exterior Lighting:brake Lights

Apr 28, 2016

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."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.

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. Chrysler's number for this recall is S22.

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Electrical System:software

Consequence: Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.

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. Chrysler's number for this recall is S22.

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights

Consequence: Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.

14V633000 · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

Oct 8, 2014

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram ProMaster vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to August 22, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may fail to learn the locations of the individual sensors while the vehicle is being driven. As a result, the low tire pressure warning light will illuminate, despite the the tire pressures being within specification. Should one of the tires lose air pressure, the driver would not be notified of the change in air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the TPMS light illuminates because the sensors cannot be located, it could mask an actual low tire pressure condition, possibly resulting in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

14V533000 · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint

Sep 4, 2014

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling all model year 2014 Ram ProMaster vans manufactured July 1, 2013, to August 26, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with head restraints that exceed the maximum backset measurement limit of 55mm. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 202a, "Head Restraints."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the vehicle is struck from behind, the head restraint may not properly limit the seat occupant's head movement rearward, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

14V294000 · Air Bags; Electrical System; Electrical System:ignition; Exterior Lighting

Jun 4, 2014

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram ProMaster vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013 to May 22, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience circuit corrosion from water intrusion around the in-floor battery cover and door footwell trim.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: This water intrusion may affect the vehicle's running and disable the air bags, stop lamps, turn signals, backup lights and/or door locks, increasing the risk of a crash, as well as injury to the occupants if the air bags do not deploy.

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 footwell area and the ignition fuse, and replace the ORC module. They will also install a water barrier sealer on the floor, add di-electric grease to all footwell connectors and replace the body plug. The in-floor battery ignition fuse will be relocated, and add di-electric grease to the ORC module connector. These repairs will be performed, free of charge. Chrysler distributed an interim letter to owners on July 30, 2014. The recall began on October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P32.

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Exterior Lighting

Consequence: This water intrusion may affect the vehicle's running and disable the air bags, stop lamps, turn signals, backup lights and/or door locks, increasing the risk of a crash, as well as injury to the occupants if the air bags do not deploy.

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 footwell area and the ignition fuse, and replace the ORC module. They will also install a water barrier sealer on the floor, add di-electric grease to all footwell connectors and replace the body plug. The in-floor battery ignition fuse will be relocated, and add di-electric grease to the ORC module connector. These repairs will be performed, free of charge. Chrysler distributed an interim letter to owners on July 30, 2014. The recall began on October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P32.

Air Bags

Electrical System:ignition

Electrical System

14V032000 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal

Feb 4, 2014

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram ProMaster vehicles manufactured July 1, 2013, through December 10, 2013. In the affected vehicles, if the accelerator pedal is pushed downward at a certain angle, the pedal may get stuck in the wide open throttle position due to interference with the accelerator pedal stopper.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A stuck accelerator pedal can result in uncontrolled acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. Note: These vehicles are equipped with a brake override system. In the event a pedal is trapped, pushing on the brake pedal will brake the vehicle and enable the driver to slow and stop and turn off the vehicle.

14V034000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Feb 4, 2014

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram ProMaster vehicles manufactured July 1, 2013, through November 15, 2013. During manufacturing, a tool may have damaged one of the brake hoses which may result in a leakage of brake fluid from the brake hose.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Brake fluid leakage would result in a reduction of brake performance, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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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NHTSA investigations

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