2018 RAM PROMASTER CITY
19 complaints filed with NHTSA.
NHTSA Safety Rating
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
Recalls (2)
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicles. The Tire Placards on these vehicles may indicate the incorrect total number of occupants allowed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicles. The gears within the hydraulic rack and pinion steering system may have a casting defect that can cause a crack and a loss of hydraulic steering fluid.
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Ram Promaster. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, the engine seized, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was started, and the vehicle was driven to the residence. The failure occurred intermittently; however, the failure became a persistent failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The ma
Mileage: 69,900
My vehicle has shut off on several occasions while driving. No oil or engine light appeared on, but my oil was very low. No ill or negative indicators came up whatsoever. The vehicle stopped in places which I was not able to stay or park at. Some people were honking because my vehicle was blocking traffic. I believe the first time I encountered the problem was around 106,000miles. The problem has continued up to now at 120,00miles. Dealerships and myself have added oil but the problem continues
The contact owns a 2018 Ram Promaster City. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light and the throttle control system warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was unsure of the diagnostic results; however, the contact was informed that the vehicle would be repaired under an unstated recall. The dealer performed an unstated test on the vehicle and then informed the contact that the vehicle could n
Mileage: 139,405
The contact owns a 2018 Ram Promaster City. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was hot. The contact added coolant to the engine; however, the coolant was gone in less than two weeks. The contact then stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal knocking noise was coming from the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the VIN was not u
Mileage: 50,000
The front passenger seat belt would not pull out to secure passengers. I took the vehicle to an independent service center to see about fixing the problem. They were unable to fix the device. I was traveling and could not get to my home dealer until I returned. I was unable to take any passengers in my vehicle for safety reasons without a functioning seatbelt. I ordered a replacement seat belt assembly from the dealer and had to wait 4 weeks before the part came in. The dealer was able to replac
I am not contacting NTSA to report a new safety concern but rather reporting that a fix addressing a known safety concern is not working. The concern is associated with a recall notice of 2015-2018 FCA vehicles with 4 cylinder Tigershark engines (a pertinent excerpt of the notice is shown below with emphasis added). The recall is to check for excess oil consumption which could trigger a vehicle stall, a serious safely concern. To address this potential problem the recall notice authorizes a oil
Driving on the expressway and the electrical gages started acting erratic then the motor turned off while driving. When the vehicle turned off we lost all control of the vehicle at 70 MPH. We hit the brakes hard causing traffic issues and stopped in traffic and could not move and had to call a tow truck to move the vehicle. Towed the vehicle to the dealer that said the motor was bad and that FCA would have to replace it. We were told prior to this happening that the van had recalls but ours was
Driving on the expressway and the electrical gages started acting erratic then the motor turned off while driving. When the vehicle turned off we lost all control of the vehicle at 70 MPH. We hit the brakes hard causing traffic issues and stopped in traffic and could not move and had to call a tow truck to move the vehicle. Towed the vehicle to the dealer that said the motor was bad and that FCA would have to replace it. We were told prior to this happening that the van had recalls but ours was
When driving down the hill of our neighborhood road, while approaching the stop sign to turn onto the main road, the van stalled. With no advanced notice, the vehicle lost all ability to accelerate, brake and turn. This resulted in the van stopping halfway into the middle of the main road. This is the second time that this issue has occurred. The first time the car was towed to the dealership and they had it for 2 weeks to 'just do an oil change'. Knowing oil is the cause for the unsafe "safety
When driving down the hill of our neighborhood road, while approaching the stop sign to turn onto the main road, the van stalled. With no advanced notice, the vehicle lost all ability to accelerate, brake and turn. This resulted in the van stopping halfway into the middle of the main road. This is the second time that this issue has occurred. The first time the car was towed to the dealership and they had it for 2 weeks to 'just do an oil change'. Knowing oil is the cause for the unsafe "safety
Power steering gear has cracked and is leaking
Radiator fan has failed at 57,000 miles causing my engine to overheat.
THE LOW OIL SENSOR DOES NOT GIVE ANY TYPE OF WARNING, MESSAGE, OR STORE A FAULT CODE IN THE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE IS NORMALLY DRIVEN BY MY WIFE OR DAUGHTER. ON 2 OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN MOTION COMING UP TO A STOP SIGN AND WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE VEHICLE DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES IN THE FIRST CASE, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DODGE/RAM DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED FOR FAULT CODES
Mileage: 30,000
REAR PULSE-WITH MODULATION LAMPS TAIL LIGHT (TAIL LIGHT/BRAKE LIGHT LAMP) DO NOT COME ON RIGHT AWAY WHEN LIGHT IS ACTIVATED. MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON DASHBOARD THAT RUNNING LIGHTS ARE OUT. HOWEVER, AFTER BRIEFLY APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL, MESSAGE GOES AWAY AND MENTIONED ABOVE LAMP COMES ON AT LOWER BRIGHTNESS (TAIL LIGHT MODE).
Mileage: 350
ENGINE RADIATOR COOLING FAN SIEZED UP AND BECAME VERY HOT. COULD START FIRE AS WELL AS OVERHEAT ENGINE PROBLEM. PROBLEM FOUND ON A COOL DAY SITTING IDLING. VEHICLE WON'T BE 2 YEARS IN SERVICE FOR ANOTHER 3 MONTHS
Mileage: 198,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM PROMASTER CITY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE L.T. BEGNAL MOTOR COMPANY (129 RT 28, KINGSTON, NY 12401, (845) 331-5080) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS LEAKING FLUID AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE C
Mileage: 40,000
REAR RUNNING - BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL TO TURN ON UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Mileage: 29,000
REAR RUNNING - BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL TO TURN ON UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Mileage: 29,000
THE BRAKES OVERHEATED CAUSING A FIRE.
Mileage: 1,000