RAM Promaster Engine Problems
Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the RAM Promaster across 12 model years. The 2017 model year has the most (19). The words owners use most often: “cooling fan” (13% of reports).
- 115engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 49%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Cooling fan: mentioned in 15 of 115 complaints (13%)
- Engine compartment: mentioned in 9 of 115 complaints (8%)
- Limp mode: mentioned in 7 of 115 complaints (6%)
- Safety risk: mentioned in 7 of 115 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 46 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 115 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 8 a fire.
RAM Promaster engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Promaster | 3 | 50% | — |
| 2024 Promaster | 3 | 27% | — |
| 2023 Promaster | 10 | 11% | 31,500 |
| 2022 Promaster | 8 | 12% | 26,602 |
| 2021 Promaster | 6 | 5% | 72,000 |
| 2020 Promaster | 4 | 10% | 120,000 |
| 2019 Promaster | 10 | 17% | 5,540 |
| 2018 Promaster | 11 | 29% | 50,000 |
| 2017 Promaster | 19 | 33% | 75,000 |
| 2016 Promaster | 12 | 36% | 80,000 |
| 2015 Promaster | 16 | 26% | 46,292 |
| 2014 Promaster | 13 | 18% | 3,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat.
Risk: Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the cooling fan module and fuse. In addition dealers will provide an addendum for the manual and label for the power distribution center. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 11, 2025. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Additional owner notification letters were mailed in January, March, and June 2026. Remaining owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 67C, B3C, and C9C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
Equipment:appliance:air conditioner; engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Problem: 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.
Risk: An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began July 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB2.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I am submitting a safety complaint regarding my 2022 Ram 3500/Thor Class B RV, VIN [XXX], with only approximately 6,858 miles, which I brought to a dealer in the Inland Empire for Recall [XXX]. Before taking my truck to the dealer, there was no known coolant leak. The vehicle was in good condition…
My van is subject to NHTSA recall 25V-720 (manufacturer recall 67C): a cooling fan module susceptible to premature bearing wear combined with inadequate fuse protection on the 400W fan circuit, which the manufacturer states may lead to a engiine fire. I rent this vehicle out on Outdoorsy, my van is…
The check-engine light came on my 2nd day of ownership (less than 100 miles driven by me, but 2032 miles on it when purchased new - RV conversion from Entegra Coach through LaMesa RV), on October 5, 2025. After diagnosis at a Ram dealership (Larry Miller Dodge Ram in Tucson AZ), they identified the…
The specific issue you are dealing with is Chrysler Recall 67C (NHTSA Campaign 25V720). This recall impacts nearly 300,000 Ram ProMaster vans (model years 2018â2026) due to an overheating radiator cooling fan circuit that poses a significant vehicle fire risk. More than 200 of these are from the…
While operating a 2023 Ram ProMaster 2500 (3.6L V6) for normal commercial use at approximately 39,129 miles, the coolant began bubbling and engine temperature spiked suddenly while driving. The vehicle was immediately parked and towed to an authorized Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram dealership as it was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all RAM Promasters have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 115 owner complaints about engine for the RAM Promaster. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the RAM Promaster engine?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about engine problems on the RAM Promaster?
The most frequent phrase is “cooling fan”, in 15 of 115 complaints, followed by “engine compartment” (9).
Other RAM Promaster problems
- Electrical System problems (150)
- Power Train problems (108)
See all RAM Promaster problems.