What breaks most · 2014 to 2018 model years
Ram ProMaster problems by year
Owners have filed 117 safety complaints with NHTSA about the Ram ProMaster across model years 2014 to 2018. Three years stand out: 2014 for electrical system complaints, 2015 for brakes complaints and 2017 for electrical system complaints.
- Years to check closely: 2014, 2015, 2017
- Complaints on file
- 1172014 to 2018, all trims
- Worst year
- 201451 complaints
- Crashes reported
- 61 fires · 0 injuries · 0 deaths
- Typical failure mileage
- 17kMedian where owners gave mileage
- Recall campaigns
- 61Across the years shown
Complaints by model year
Raw filings with NHTSA, not adjusted for how many were sold.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Recalls | Most-reported component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 2 | 13 | Electrical system (14) | |
| 36 | 1 | 13 | Brakes (9) | |
| 10 | 0 | 15 | Powertrain and transmission (3) | |
| 12 | 1 | 10 | Electrical system (6) | |
| 8 | 2 | 10 | Wipers and visibility (3) |
What fails on the 2014 Ram ProMaster
| Component | Share of complaints | Filings | Crashes | Parts for this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical systemAlternators, starters and ignition | 27% |
14 | 1 | Shop electrical system parts for the 2014 Ram ProMaster |
| BrakesBrake pads, rotors and calipers | 24% |
12 | 1 | Shop brakes parts for the 2014 Ram ProMaster |
| SuspensionStruts, springs and control arms | 20% |
10 | 1 | Shop suspension parts for the 2014 Ram ProMaster |
| EngineEngine gaskets and seals | 16% |
8 | 1 | Shop engine parts for the 2014 Ram ProMaster |
| Air bags | 14% |
7 | 0 | Check recalls for air bags on NHTSA.gov |
| Powertrain and transmissionTransmission parts | 12% |
6 | 0 | Shop powertrain and transmission parts for the 2014 Ram ProMaster |
| Seats | 10% |
5 | 0 | — |
| Fuel systemFuel pumps and injectors | 8% |
4 | 0 | Shop fuel system parts for the 2014 Ram ProMaster |
One complaint can name more than one component, so shares add to more than 100%. "Unknown or other" is NHTSA's uncategorized bucket and is shown but never ranked.
In owners' words
Complaint narratives as filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length.
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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.
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Radiator cooling fan has stopped working at 39000 miles.van is overheating .still under power train warranty.we are being given a hard time about warranty repair.van can't operate as it has also blown fuses for the fan.research indicates many owners with same issues.
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Ambient temp sensor failure in mirror..not a serviceable sensor..must replace the entire undamaged mirror at a cost of $ 389.00 dollars.
How to read this page
Every figure comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public complaint database, which holds every safety-related defect complaint filed by owners since 1995. We refresh it monthly and count each complaint once per component it names. Data through September 30, 2026.
NHTSA only accepts safety-related complaints. Rattles, paint, infotainment bugs and other annoyances are under-reported here, so this page is a map of what fails in ways owners consider dangerous, not a full reliability score.
Counts are raw. Use the year-over-year shape and the component mix, not the absolute numbers. Where a component maps to parts we stock, the row links to that category filtered to the year you are viewing. Air bag and seat belt complaints link to the recall checker instead, because those repairs are almost always covered.
Common questions
Which Ram ProMaster years have the most problems?
By NHTSA complaint volume, 2014, 2015, 2017 carry the most filings on the Ram ProMaster. The 2014 alone has 51 complaints, led by electrical system.
What is the most common Ram ProMaster problem?
On the 2014 model year, the most-reported component is electrical system with 14 complaints. The table above lists the top components for every year.
At what mileage do Ram ProMaster problems start?
The median mileage at failure across all Ram ProMaster complaints that include mileage is about 17,000 miles. Older model years skew higher; the per-year figure is in the "at a glance" card.
Are these complaints verified?
No. NHTSA publishes complaints as submitted and does not investigate individual filings. Patterns across hundreds of complaints are meaningful; a single one is not.