2015 Ram Promaster City Problems

87 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Electrical System · verdict BUY 73/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Electrical System27
Power Train27
Engine26
Service Brakes10
Unknown Or Other5
Fuel/Propulsion System4

In the owners’ words

“While driving on the freeway my engine started slowing down and a message came on the dash saying "Transmission Service". I was fortunate enough to make it to the right shoulder from the first lane and the engine stopped. The readout on the dash said I was in neutral but I was in park. The car wouldn't start. After cooling down I could start and drive but the same issue would happen intermittently. I took it to ”NHTSA complaint, 2015 Ram Promaster City owner
“The contact owns a 2015 Ram Promaster 2500. The contact stated that, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, indicating a torque converter failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the torque converter was replaced. The failure recurred and was repaired an additional two times. During the final repair, the mechanic determined that fluid was leaking fro”NHTSA complaint, 2015 Ram Promaster City owner
“Driving 55mph on highway when, the vehicle began to shudder abnormally, resulting in pulling over to the shoulder of the interstate. Took vehicle to mechanic and learned oil coolant housing was leaking. This is a known design flaw by the manufacturer which can lead to engine damage and/or sudden stops of performance while driving.”NHTSA complaint, 2015 Ram Promaster City owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
28/04/2016Electrical System:Software SAFETYChrysler (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 L
21/12/2017EquipmentChrysler (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: http
26/09/2017Equipment:Other:LabelsChrysler (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, ti
28/04/2016Electrical System:Software SAFETYChrysler (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,

Questions owners ask

Is the 2015 Ram Promaster City reliable?

On the federal record it scores 73/100: 87 owner complaints (7.91 per year on the road) and 4 recall campaigns, 2 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Ram Promaster City?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Electrical System, with 27 of 99 categorised reports.

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The 2015 Ram Promaster City scored 73/100 on the federal record.

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