2021 Ram Promaster problems, recalls & reliability
Based on 106 NHTSA owner complaints, 8 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2021 Ram Promaster vehicles.
Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated only from the counted evidence below — not a guess, and not an opinion.
- Owner complaints — 106 NHTSA complaints on file-3
- Recalls — 8 recall campaigns for this model year-20
- Crash / fire reports — 1 crash report and 3 fire reports among complaints-1
Most-reported problem areas
What owners of similar 2021 Ram Promaster vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER14 reports
- BACK OVER PREVENTION12 reports
- LANE DEPARTURE9 reports
- SERVICE BRAKES7 reports
- WHEELS6 reports
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,BACK OVER PREVENTION6 reports
- SEAT BELTS5 reports
- POWER TRAIN4 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE4 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4 reports
Recalls (8)
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING25V720000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat.
- POWER TRAIN23V301000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with a 62TE transmission. The park pawl may not fully engage the park gear due to debris inside the transmission.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM24V197000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The wiring harness may have a poor connection, which can cause the left taillight and left turn signal to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)24V290000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram Promaster vehicles. An insecure ground connection may cause the electronic stability control (ESC) to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY25V876000
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.
- BACK OVER PREVENTION25V552000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster and 2019-2020 Dodge Journey vehicles. Cracks in the microprocessor may cause the vehicle's rearview camera image not to display properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.
- STRUCTURE24V416000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Ram Promaster vehicles. The vehicles are missing a side door beam, and the tire placard contains incorrect seating capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- SEAT BELTS21V699000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram ProMaster City and Ram ProMaster vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA hasn't crash-tested this model. That's common for low-volume and performance vehicles — it isn't a safety red flag on its own.
Looking at a specific 2021 Ram Promaster?
Get the full Vehanta report — risk score breakdown, ownership costs, inspection checklist and questions for the seller.
Check a VIN free