Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Ram Promaster
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Ram Promaster has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns and 71 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V582000 Shifter Cable May Disconnect from Transmission NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V036000 Shifter Cable May Disconnect from Transmission NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V333000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V313000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V824000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V273000 Improper Air Bag Information/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V253000 Trailer Brake Lights may not Illuminate/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16E039000 Trailer Brake Lights may not Illuminate/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V633000 TPMS may not Locate Sensors/FMVSS 138 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V533000 Head Restraint Exceeds Measurement/FMVSS 202a NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V294000 Water Seepage Causing Circuit Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V034000 Brake Fluid Leakage From Brake Hose NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V032000 Stuck Pedal with Wide Open Throttle NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 19 complaints
- Power Train 14 complaints
- Service Brakes 14 complaints
- Engine 13 complaints
- Suspension 10 complaints
- Air Bags 8 complaints
Of the 71 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 71 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Ram ProMaster suffers from numerous recalls and complaints, particularly for the powertrain, brakes, and electrical systems. Frequent problems with transmission components and brake malfunction contribute to its below-average rating. Additionally, issues with seat integrity and exterior lighting further indicate potential safety concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$2,500 | common |
| Brake lines | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring | 30,000–50,000 miles | $150–$350 | occasional |
| Exterior lighting | 20,000–40,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| Electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection and fluid change annually
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Alignment check annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping or noise
- Soft or unresponsive brakes
- TPMS warning light errors
- Non-functioning exterior lights
- Unresponsive electrical accessories
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Ram Promaster at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.