Last updated: 2026-10-10
2022 Ram ProMaster Reliability Report
The 2022 Ram Promaster rates good, but sudden power steering loss, often at 21,000 to 50,000 miles, is the main problem to check.
Recalls
8
Complaints
53
Complaint Rate
8.7per 10,000 sold
Est. Repair Cost
$858
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500
Detailed Score Breakdown
Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume
Independent repair cost ratings
Recall count weighted by severity
Breadth of reported problem categories
The Verdict
Last of the first generation, it rates good but sits among the weaker Promaster years, with sudden power steering loss as its most reported complaint.
Top Issues to Watch
- STEERING (11)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7)
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (6)
Generation & Refresh (US)
2022 is the last model year of the First generation (2013-2022).
- Final-year models are typically the most refined version of a generation.
- 3 years after the last refresh (2019).
- 1st generation ProMaster (US).
What this means for buyers
Final-year models are usually the most polished version of a generation, but resale value may dip as buyers anticipate the next redesign.
2013: First generation (2013-2022) Launch
Generation start — new platform.
2019: Mid-Cycle Refresh
Updated features and styling tweaks.
2022: This Model Year
2022 is the last model year of the First generation (2013-2022).
Should You Buy the 2022 Ram ProMaster?
Buy it with some caution. This van rates good, and it sits close to average among 2022 trucks. Within the Promaster line, though, it is among the weaker of nine scored model years. It is the last year of the first generation. The 2021 rates worse, with 98 complaints and 11 recalls. The 2023 rates about the same, with 39 complaints and 7 recalls.
Steering is the problem to know about. Owners report power assist cutting out without warning. The wheel turns heavy, locks up at low speeds, or jerks to one side, sometimes at highway speed after a bump. Failures cluster between about 21,000 and 50,000 miles. Dealers found water and mud in a wiring connector under the van, and the fix was a new steering rack plus one or two wiring harnesses. Some owners paid after the warranty ended. Two owners also reported engine-compartment fires, and others describe a brake pedal sinking to the floor.
Ask for service records showing any steering rack or harness work. Check that all 8 recalls were completed, including the three back over prevention ones. Compare the 2023 before settling on this year.
Compared to the 2023 Ram ProMaster, which scored 2 points higher. See also the 2021 Ram ProMaster for an earlier comparison.
Pros
- +Acceptable reliability score
- +Below-average complaint rate for Truck
- +Well-established generation
Cons
- −Above-average recall count
- −STEERING: Power steering assist cuts out without warning (11 complaints)
- −ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Engine-compartment fires are the most serious reports here (7 complaints)
- −2 fire incidents reported in owner complaints
Compare 2022 Ram ProMaster With
2022 Toyota Tundra
Reliability: 57/100
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning
Reliability: 39/100
2022 Chevrolet Silverado
Reliability: 70/100
2022 Ford F-150
Reliability: 62/100
2022 GMC Sierra 1500
Reliability: 65/100
Common Problem Categories
Safety
LOW RISK- 8 manufacturer recalls issued
Other
HIGH RISK- STEERING (11)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7)
Recall Overview
8
recalls on record
The 2022 Ram ProMaster has 8 recalls on record, which is above average. A high count can flag multiple component concerns, though it also shows the manufacturer is actively addressing known issues.
NHTSA.gov →Complaint Breakdown
8.7
per 10,000 soldSegment avg: 18.7
Safety Incidents
1
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.
2022 Ram ProMaster Recall Details
8 recalls have been issued for the 2022 Ram ProMaster. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Consequence
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat.
Consequence
Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the cooling fan module and fuse. In addition dealers will provide an addendum for the manual and label for the power distribution center. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 11, 2025. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Additional owner notification letters were mailed in January and March 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 67C, B3C, and C9C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Ram ProMaster vehicles. A software error in the security gateway module may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the security gateway module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 40C.
Buying a used 2022 Ram ProMaster? Check its history first
Steering problems lead owner complaints about the 2022 Ram ProMaster, and 8 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
2022 Ram ProMaster NHTSA Safety Ratings
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)
Gas Powertrain
Rollover risk: 0.0%
Safety Technologies
Ram ProMasterRepair Costs & Maintenance
Maintenance Rating
2Maintenance rating: 2 out of 5Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.
Est. Annual Maintenance
$858
Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.
2022 Ram ProMaster Example Repair Prices
National average price ranges for common repairs. These are not model-year-specific failure predictions.
| Repair | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Drive Axle Assembly Drain & Refill | $173 – $201 |
| MAP Sensor Replacement | $87 – $146 |
| Transmission Position Sensor Replacement | $540 – $752 |
| Dashboard Replacement | $2,441 – $2,869 |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Diagnosis | $118 – $173 |
| Brake Vacuum Pump Replacement | $448 – $483 |
| Power Steering System Leak Inspection | $61 – $90 |
| Yaw Sensor Replacement | $199 – $239 |
| Headlamp Control Module Replacement | $892 – $1,018 |
| Brake Caliper Replacement | $753 – $822 |
Estimates based on national average repair costs. Actual costs may vary by location and shop.
MPG & Annual Running Costs
Gas
24 MPG
Running cost: $3,350/yr
Fuel + repair
21 city / 28 hwy MPG
Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2022 EPA label cycle.
Gas trims
| Trim | Drive | Trans. | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promaster City 2.4L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,500 |
Used Buying Checklist
Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2022 Ram ProMaster.
Ask for service records showing steering rack or wiring harness replacement, and check under the van for corroded, muddy connectors.
Drive over bumps and make tight parking lot turns, feeling for heavy, jerky, or locking steering.
Watch the dash after startup for ESC, hill assist, power steering, or collision system warnings.
Test adaptive cruise on a highway past exit ramp signs and note any sudden braking.
Restart the van several times and confirm forward collision warning comes on without an unable-to-start message.
Open the sliding side door from inside with the interior lever several times.
Run water along the base of the windshield, then check the engine bay for standing water.
Press the brake pedal firmly on a test drive and feel for sinking, grinding, or pulsing.
2022 Ram ProMaster Common Problems by Component
53 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.
STEERING
11 complaintsPower steering assist cuts out without warning. The wheel turns heavy, locks up at low speeds, or jerks hard to one side, sometimes at highway speed after a bump. Dealers keep finding water and mud inside a wiring connector under the van. The corrosion means replacing the steering rack and one or two wiring harnesses. Warnings for ESC, hill assist, and collision systems often light up, sometimes with no power steering warning. Failures cluster between about 21,000 and 50,000 miles. Some owners pay for the repair after the warranty runs out.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7 complaintsSafety-relatedEngine-compartment fires are the most serious reports here. In two cases, vans caught fire shortly after being parked or stopped. One driver noticed a burning electrical smell first. The other had no warning at all. Another owner says dealers have no repair yet for an engine-compartment fire risk. Other complaints cover replacement keys that cannot be programmed, a van that would not shut off, a chassis battery that drains within days, and a sliding door that falsely reads open while driving, which keeps the doors from locking.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
6 complaintsForward collision warning shuts off and will not restart. The fault is often logged as a sensor-blinded code tied to the forward camera. Repairs drag on through repeat dealer visits, replacement cameras, and calibration procedures that were unavailable. The serious risk is phantom braking. Vans brake on their own while merging or being passed and will not accelerate for several seconds, which has nearly caused rear-end collisions. Misread speed signs also set off aggressive braking under adaptive cruise. Problems show up early, as soon as 7,363 miles.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (6 complaints)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6 complaintsAdaptive cruise control brakes hard on the highway when Traffic Sign Assist misreads a lower speed limit, such as an off-ramp sign. The system lowers the set speed before the driver can reject it. The feature is on by default and has to be turned off after every restart. Some vans also slow sharply without cruise engaged when the pavement changes color or texture, such as going onto a bridge. In a minor issue, the speedometer randomly switches between mph and km/h at startup. Dealers often find no fault.
SERVICE BRAKES (6 complaints)
SERVICE BRAKES
6 complaintsSafety-relatedThe brake pedal sinks to the floor with grinding and pulsing, often after a Service Braking System alert. Dealers often find nothing wrong. When a brake actuator fails, emergency braking and cruise control shut off, and replacement parts are back ordered. Owners say rear rotors, pads, and calipers have been unavailable for over a year. The electronic parking brake can also apply on its own on slopes. In one crash the brakes did not respond, and the manufacturer blamed improperly installed aftermarket LEDs.
STRUCTURE (5 complaints)
STRUCTURE
5 complaintsThe sliding side door can be hard or impossible to open from inside. Either it cannot be unlocked by hand, or a plastic interior lever fails to catch. Owners worry this could trap them in a crash or fire. Several camper conversion owners say rain pours past the cowl below the windshield and floods the engine bay. The water soaks electrical parts and headlights and brings up failure messages. One report describes a recall repair held up because parts were unavailable.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3 complaints)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaintsTire pressure sensors work only some of the time. Dealers blame the factory window tint for blocking the sensor signal. One owner reports a stored fault code for the crankcase breather vent valve. A third filing asks to have a recall lifted on an RV conversion and describes no failure. The few reports here are not related to each other and show no clear pattern.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (2 complaints)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 complaintsNeither report describes a mechanical failure. Both describe a recall notice where the repair part is not yet available, and both owners say the manufacturer has taken too long to supply it. Each owner contacted a local dealer, but no repair has been done, and neither has had a failure. These reports point to a parts delay, not a pattern of engine or cooling breakdowns.
POWER TRAIN (1 complaints)
POWER TRAIN
1 complaintThe contact owns a 2022 Ram Promaster City. The contact stated that occasionally while shifting into drive or reverse, the RPM increased to 4,000. On several occasions, the failure occurred while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated when the vehicle was shifted into neutral, the RPM decreased to normal between 750-800 RPM. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,500.
SEAT BELTS (1 complaints)
SEAT BELTS
1 complaintSeat belt ripped while putting seatbelt on. Nothing in the way of system. Local parts department advised 35 belts nationally are requested weekly. We shouldn’t have to pay $500 for their safety issue.
When Do 2022 Ram ProMaster Problems Start?
Based on owner complaint patterns, here's when common issues tend to appear.
Best & Worst Ram ProMaster Years
Best Ram ProMaster Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreRam ProMaster Years to Avoid
No Ram ProMaster years are statistical outliers in our data.
Scores stay between 58 and 68 across 9 scored model years.
Ram ProMaster Reliability Score Trend
Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 68/100 | Good |
| 2019 | 58/100 | Mixed |
| 2020 | 62/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 58/100 | Mixed |
| 2022 | 61/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 63/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 62/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 62/100 | Good |
| 2026 | 65/100 | Good |
Ram ProMaster Reliability Compared to Other Years
2022 Ram ProMaster Common Questions
10 questions from 2022 Ram ProMaster owners.
My windows don’t work
I’m having a problem with my rear windows and they won’t go down I was told to fix replace the main power switch and I did that and my rears don’t work I also noticed that my passenger window doesn’t go down unless the driver rolls it down with their switch More than a year
Ram 3500 will not start
When trying to start the truck the starter clicks once but will not turnover. Any idea what to check. Started today
Vibration and droning sound in vehicle while driving
The issues are at an rpm at 1050 at any speed keeping it steady in this exact range. If you go slower it will drop a gear and is fine. If you go above this rpm in this gear it goes away. They changed the transmission valve body and updated software. This didn't fix the problem. What it did do is raise the idle rpm from 500 to 550 and lowered the warmup rpm, which was much higher. I've been on 2 tech rides 1 to show him the issues that he could not duplicate, then he drove and replicated issues. Another issue l brought it in for was the clunking when slowing down to a stop. It seems fixed for now only the clunking issue. Now 1/7/2026 they are telling me that the vehicle is within normal operating conditions. I have less than 7800 miles on a brand new 2023 Ram 1500 mild hybrid. What would correct this problem would be for the transmission computer to drop to a lower gear just above the 1050 rpm to avoid lugging the engine. More than a year
ram1500 tradesnan
lost keyffob how canI i start truck
coolant consumption
2025 Ram 1500 3.6 E torque motor, new 9 moths old 5000 miles burned through 3 gallons of coolant so far, no leaks was pressure tested with negative results, also the first cold start of the day 32 degrees and lower I have a loud screaming squeal from my motor for about 15 seconds, not the belts they have been tested. this new truck has spent a total of two weeks in the dealer shop and I'm frustrated and angry with this situation. the dealer said (we don't know what's wrong) wait for the recall. More than a year
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Don’t buy a 2022 Ram ProMaster without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.
How we score the 2022 Ram ProMaster
Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2022 Ram ProMaster does best on how many systems draw complaints (85/100) and worst on repair costs (40/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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