Last updated: 2026-10-10

Ram ProMaster

Ram ProMaster Years to Avoid

9 scored model years (2018–2026) · model average 62/100

No Promaster year is a clear one to avoid, since none sits well below the model's own average. What changes from year to year is the number of complaints and recalls, with 2019 and 2021 the weakest. The year to buy is 2018.

Verdict

Avoid
No outlier years
Buy
2018 68/100
Model average
62/100
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What Are Common Ram ProMaster Problems?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

41 complaints

Most reported in 2021, 2023, 2022

2021: Blind spot monitoring that shuts itself off is the most common problem.

POWER TRAIN

33 complaints

Most reported in 2019, 2021, 2020

2019: Transmission failure is the main problem.

STEERING

29 complaints

Most reported in 2023, 2022, 2020

2023: Power steering cuts out, locks up, or turns suddenly heavy with little warning.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

26 complaints

Most reported in 2021, 2020, 2023

2021: Most of these reports come from motorhomes built on this van, and they describe the camper body more than the chassis.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

24 complaints

Most reported in 2023, 2021, 2019

2023: These complaints are mostly about a recall repair that can't be done yet, not about breakdowns.

SERVICE BRAKES

17 complaints

Most reported in 2021, 2022, 2019

2021: A "Service Brake System" warning and the brake light come on during long downhill grades, such as mountain passes.

Best Ram ProMaster Year to Buy Instead

68
GoodReliability score: 68 out of 100, rated Good

2018 Ram ProMaster

2018 shows a single owner complaint and no recalls, while 2019 and 2021 each carry ten or more recalls and far more complaints, plus three fire reports on the 2021. It has also been on the road long enough that its clean record means something, unlike the newest years.

Score: 68/100 (Good)0 recalls1 complaints
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VIN History Report

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Even the 2018 Ram ProMaster has 0 recalls on file. A VIN check confirms the recall work on the exact car and shows its accident, title, and service history.

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All Ram ProMaster Years by Generation

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Ram Promaster years should I avoid?
None sits well below the model's own average, so the site flags no year to avoid. The 2019 and 2021 model years are the weakest, with more recalls and complaints than the rest. If you want the safest pick among vans that have been on the road a while, choose the 2018.
Which Ram Promaster years have transmission problems?
The 2019 has the heaviest power train complaints, with 20 reports. The 2020 also lists the power train among its top complaint areas. Transmission trouble shows up across the model's history, so check recall status and service records on any year.
Is the 2021 Ram Promaster a bad year?
It is one of the weaker years but not one the site flags to avoid. It has 11 recalls, 98 owner complaints and three fire reports. Complaints are spread across unknown causes, the electrical system and lane departure, so inspect wiring and driver-assist features closely.
Are the 2024 to 2026 Ram Promaster years safe to buy?
They show few complaints, but that mostly reflects how little time they have been on the road. Recalls are on record for each, from six on the 2024 down to one on the 2026. Treat them as unproven rather than best.
Which Ram Promaster years have steering complaints?
Steering is the top complaint area for the 2022 and 2023 model years. Some steering reports trace back to water leaking past the windshield cowl onto a sensor, which can stall the engine. Others describe noise and chattering in the wheel during sharp turns.

How we score every Ram ProMaster model year

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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