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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

4 crash reports1 fire reports1 injury reports

What owners actually said

71 reports

72,000 miles · May 15, 2019

Steering

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VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP FOR A MINOR POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK, DEALER CLAIMED DEFECTIVE HOSE CONNECTOR AND REPLACED. DEALER NEGLECTED TO INSTALL V RESERVOIR CAP BACK ON TO THE VEHICLE , OVER SHORT PERIOD OF TIME WATER RUNOFF FROM THE RAIN ENTERED THE RESERVOIR AND CONTAMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILED VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT BACK INTO THE DEALERSHIP, DEALERSHIP CLAIMED TO HAVE CORRECTED THE PROBLEM WITH A SYSTEM FLUSH AND FILL LESS THAN 1000 MILES AFTER THAT REPAIR POWER STEERING FAILED AGAIN WITH THE COMPLETE FAILURE OF TURNING LEFT ON ABLE TO TURN LEFT AT ALL I WAS ON A JOB ABOUT 3 MILES FROM THE HOUSE WHEN I GOT INTO THE TRUCK TO GO HOME I WAS ABLE TO TURN RIGHT WITHOUT THE POWER STEERING HUT UNABLE TO TURN LEFT. STEERING ONLY WOULD TURN LEFT ABOUT A QUARTER TURN ,!FORTUNATELY THESE WERE BACK ROADS AND I WAS ABLE TO TAKE THREE ATTEMPTS TO COMPLETE EACH LEFT TURN VEHICLE BROUGHT BACK TO DEALER FOR WHAT I HOPED WAS A WARRANTY REPAIR THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS LEAKING THEY QUOTED TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP HOWEVER I DON'T TRUST THEM BECAUSE THEY'VE ALREADY HAD TWO CHANCES TO REPAIR IT AND HAVE NOT I BROUGHT IT TO A THIRD-PARTY FOR REPAIR AND IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THE VEHICLE NEEDS A POWER STEERING PUMP AND A RACK ( RACK HAS INTERNAL DAMAGE )AND PINION FOR A COST OF $3500 I BELIEVE THE DAMAGE WAS CAUSED BY THE DEALERSHIP BY REINSTALLING THE FILLER CAP AND ALLOWING WATER INTO THE STEERING SYSTEM. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALER TOLD ME WATER DAMAGE THE COMPONENTS IN THAT FASHION AND I ASKED HIM WHY DON'T WE JUST USE WATER THEN INSTEAD OF POWER STEERING FLUID VEHICLE ONLY HAS 72,000 MILES ON IT , EVEN KNOW ALL THIS HAS OCCURRED IN LESS THAN 1000 MILES IT'S BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE AUGUST 2018 UNTIL TODAY MAY 2019 I QUIT DRIVING THE TRUCK BECAUSE I HAVE TRUST ISSUES WITH THE STEERING

NHTSA ODI #11207828

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

Suspension

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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

78,000 miles · Apr 1, 2019

Power Train

TRANSMISSION PUMP FAILURE AT 78K MILES. THE TRANSMISSION IS A TOTAL LOSS . I WAS TOLD FCA HAS A 2K "CORE CHARGE" FOR THE TRANSMISSION, THEY KNOW SOMETHING IS WRONG

NHTSA ODI #11192899

50,000 miles · Mar 1, 2019

Service Brakes

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THE DIESEL VERSION OF THIS VEHICLE HAS NO PARK GEAR. YOUR ONLY OPTION WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE IS TO USE THE EMERGENCY BREAK AND LEAVE IN NEUTRAL. IF LEFT IN D GEAR THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY STATIONARY. YOU MUST USE EMERGENCY BRAKE. I'VE OWNED THIS VAN FOR 3 YEARS AND THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE FREEZES WHEN TEMPS ARE LOW. IT'S HAPPENED ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE FIRST AT 50,000MILES NEXT AT 205,000 AND THEN TODAY AT 220,000 MILES. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE ENTIRE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM INCLUDING WHEEL BEARING AND SENSORS GETS SHREDDED. EACH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IT'S COSTS $1500 TO FIX, ITS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS BECAUSE EVERY TIME IT LOCKS UP WE ARE ON THE ROAD AND THE ENTIRE SYSTEM LOCKS UP. IT STARTS WITH A SQUEAL AND EVENTUALLY THE WHEEL LOCKS COMPLETELY. IT'S A HORRIBLE DESIGN FLAW AND IT'S GOING TO GET SOMEONE HURT IN MORE THEN JUST THEIR WALLET.

NHTSA ODI #11183536

35,000 miles · Nov 12, 2018

Electrical System

VEHICLE STATIONERY -WATER LEAKS INTO THE DOME LIGHTS, THEN THE RADIO STOPPED WORKING. THEN THE MILEAGE BEGAN FLASHING ON THE DASH BOARD, NEXT DAY HEATER MODULE STOPPED WORKING. TOOK TO THE DEALER WHO TELLS ME THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS YET HAVE CHATTED ONLINE WITH OTHER OWNER WHO HAVE ALL HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI #11151039

100 miles · Jul 23, 2018

Engine

DPF DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER CODE PROBLEM FOR 3 TIMES AND THEY DON'T KNOW HOW TO FIXED

NHTSA ODI #11113202

22,000 miles · May 26, 2018

Suspension

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

NHTSA ODI #11098087

16,000 miles · May 17, 2018

Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

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I WAS PARKED IN A LOT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON (SOLID, NOT FLASHING SO I ASSUMED IT WAS OK TO DRIVE). AFTER I STARTED MOVING A BIT, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE RED-LINED. I PARKED AND LET IT COOL OFF. WHEN I STARTED DRIVING AGAIN, THE CEL WAS ON BUT THE TEMP WAS NORMAL AND STAYED NORMAL UNTIL I REVERSED INTO MY DRIVEWAY...AT WHICH POINT THE GAUGE REDLINED AGAIN AND THE PRESSURE RELEASE ON THE COOLANT TANK TRIPPED AND COOLANT STARTED SHOOTING EVERYWHERE. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT IT WAS A FAN CONTROL MODULE THAT NEEDS REPLACEMENT. OF COURSE THE MODULE IS ON INDEFINITE BACKORDER FROM THEIR WAREHOUSE. THEY SAID THEY CAN GET ONE FROM O'REILLY BUT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY THE DIFFERENCE MYSELF WHICH WAS ABOUT $200. AFTER READING REPORTS ONLINE, IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE ON RAM PROMASTERS WITH NO RESOLUTION OR RECALL. REPORTS INDICATE THAT THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES WAITING ON THIS PART.

NHTSA ODI #11096554

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

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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