Ram ProMaster Engine Problems by Year
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Some, but not unusually many. 143 of the 574 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014–2025 Ram ProMaster (24.9%) name the engine, near the 19.4% median share across the 152 models we track. We have no published sales figures for this model, so there is no per-1,000 rate. The worst years are 2016, 2023 and 2015.
Engine complaints
143
Filed with NHTSA, 2014–2025 models
Per 1,000 sold
No sales data
Not computed without a published sales figure
Share of all complaints
24.9%
of 574 complaints for this model
Engine recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns, all years
Ram ProMaster engine complaints by model year
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA whose component list includes Engine and Engine Cooling. Worst years are highlighted.
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of all complaints | Crash / fire / injury | Engine recalls | Engine TSBs* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 14 | 19.7% | 1 | — | 85 |
| 2015WORST | 19 | 31.7% | 0 | — | 98 |
| 2016WORST | 26 | 37.7% | 0 | — | 94 |
| 2018 | 12 | 32.4% | 0 | 25V720000 | 81 |
| 2019 | 15 | 26.8% | 1 | 25V720000 | 66 |
| 2020 | 8 | 20% | 0 | 25V720000 | 62 |
| 2021 | 12 | 11.5% | 2 | 25V720000 | 58 |
| 2022 | 9 | 16.1% | 1 | 25V720000 | 57 |
| 2023WORST | 23 | 35.9% | 4 | 25V720000 | 46 |
| 2024 | 3 | 25% | 1 | 25V720000 | 30 |
| 2025 | 2 | 40% | 0 | 25V720000 | 20 |
- Older model years have had more time on the road to collect complaints, so compare neighboring years, not 2010 against 2024.
- Crash / fire / injury = complaints where the owner reported a crash, a fire or an injury.
- No row for 2017: NHTSA's complaints data returned no records for that year under this model's names.
- *Technical service bulletins in the year's leading TSB categories that name the engine.
Common Ram ProMaster engine problems owners describe
We searched the narratives of all 143 engine complaints for symptom keywords. One complaint can mention several, so the shares don't add up to 100%.
Ram ProMaster years to avoid for the engine
2016 Ram ProMaster
26 engine complaints (37.7% of the year's 69). Most often described: stalling or shutting off while driving.
2023 Ram ProMaster
23 engine complaints (35.9% of the year's 64). Most often described: smoke, burning smell or fire. Covered by engine recall 25V720000.
2015 Ram ProMaster
19 engine complaints (31.7% of the year's 60). Most often described: loss of power or limp mode.
Worst years are those with at least 10 engine complaints and at least 1.5 times the model's median year. For every year's overall verdict, including other systems, see the Ram ProMaster years to avoid.
Ram ProMaster engine recalls
NHTSA recall campaigns filed under Engine for any Ram ProMaster model year. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check a specific car by VIN on NHTSA's site.
- 25V720000 · 2025-10-23 · 2018–2025 models
The electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Ram ProMaster have engine problems?
Yes, it is one of the worst years. Owners filed 26 engine complaints with NHTSA for the 2016 Ram ProMaster, 37.7% of all 69 complaints for that year. The most common description is "stalling or shutting off while driving" (6 complaints).
Does the 2023 Ram ProMaster have engine problems?
Yes, it is one of the worst years. Owners filed 23 engine complaints with NHTSA for the 2023 Ram ProMaster, 35.9% of all 64 complaints for that year. The most common description is "smoke, burning smell or fire" (5 complaints). One engine-related recall covers it: 25V720000. 4 of those complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Does the 2015 Ram ProMaster have engine problems?
Yes, it is one of the worst years. Owners filed 19 engine complaints with NHTSA for the 2015 Ram ProMaster, 31.7% of all 60 complaints for that year. The most common description is "loss of power or limp mode" (5 complaints).
Which Ram ProMaster years have the most engine complaints?
2016 (26), 2023 (23) and 2015 (19), by owner complaints filed with NHTSA that name the engine. Raw counts favor older and higher-selling years, so treat them as a signal, not a rate.
What are the most common Ram ProMaster engine problems?
In the 143 engine complaints, owners most often describe overheating or coolant loss (16.1%), smoke, burning smell or fire (16.1%) and stalling or shutting off while driving (10.5%). One complaint can mention several symptoms.
Is this a engine failure rate?
No. These are complaints owners chose to file with NHTSA. Many failures are never reported, and one complaint is not a confirmed defect. Without sales figures, a high count can simply mean a high-selling model.
How we count
Counts are unique owner complaints (by NHTSA ODI number) filed with NHTSA for each Ram ProMaster model year, from NHTSA's public complaints data fetched July 2026 to November 2026. A complaint counts as a engine complaint when NHTSA's component list for it includes Engine and Engine Cooling.
Per 1,000 sold divides complaints by published U.S. calendar-year sales for that year. A year needs at least 5,000 sales to get a rate, and a model needs at least 3 such years for its overall rate. The comparison median covers every model with at least 50 engine complaints that clears those floors.
These are complaint rates, not failure rates. Owners report some problems more than others, and a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Sources
- NHTSA complaints by vehicle (owner complaints API) — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report a vehicle safety problem — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration