Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Ram Promaster
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Ram Promaster has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 38 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V720000 Radiator Fan Electrical Circuit May Overheat NHTSA notice
- 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 #19V428000 Back Up Camera Display Image may be Reversed NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V333000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V313000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V332000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V524000 Voltage Regulator may Fail and Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V712000 Impact Sensor Housing may Fracture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
- Engine 11 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Unknown or Other 7 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 4 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
Of the 38 complaints on file, 4 report a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$13,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Ram ProMaster tends to face issues with electrical systems and engine components. Recalls on the radiator fan overheating and transmission shifter cable separation add to the vehicle's challenges. Frequent complaints highlight persistent issues that could lead to significant repair costs over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiator fan | 30,000–60,000 miles | $400–$700 | very common |
| Transmission shifter cable | 40,000–70,000 miles | $250–$400 | common |
| Engine cooling system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$850 | occasional |
| Electrical wiring | 50,000–80,000 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 and filter change every 7,500 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Cooling system flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Overheating warning light
- Transmission shift issues
- Cooling fan noise
- Electrical shorts or failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Ram Promaster at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.