Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Ram Promaster
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Ram Promaster has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns and 61 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 #19V818000 Engine Cooling Fan May Seize and Cause Fire 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 #16V529000 Transmission may Shift Unexpectedly to Neutral 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 #16V202000 Water Intrusion of the Communication Connector NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V799000 Intermittent Loss of Ignition Switch Contact NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V223000 Side Air Bags Inflatable Curtains/FMVSS 214 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 17 complaints
- Engine 16 complaints
- Power Train 12 complaints
- Service Brakes 10 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 3 complaints
Of the 61 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Ram ProMaster faces reliability issues, with frequent recalls affecting its power train and electrical systems. Owner complaints highlight these problems, potentially leading to significant repair costs. Buyers should be cautious and proactive in maintenance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| transmission shifter | 50,000–80,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | very common |
| cooling fan motor | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| ignition switch | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$500 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Transmission fluid change every 50,000 miles
- Coolant check bi-annually
- Replace air filters annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slips or stalls
- Cooling system overheating
- Intermittent electrical issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Ram Promaster at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.