2014 Ram Promaster: problems, recalls and reliability
13 recalls and 71 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (17% of complaints); the 2016 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2020
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“My car will not reverse when put into reverse. No symptoms prior or any warning signs. Car will roll backwards as if in neutral and the engine will rev to high rpm. Engine codes P0792 and P0736 are present after issue arised. I have found another safety recall that describes my issue exactly with regards to 2019-2021 Ram Promasters. My car 2014 Ram Promaster has the same power train as what is listed in the safety recall [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2025
“2014 ram ProMaster traveling at approximately 10 miles an hour customer states felt like it ran over Boulder vehicle then was towed to shop upon inspection. I found a transmission mount on the driver side completely disconnected. All bolts removed must have vibrate out huge safety issue caused damage to heater hoses CV axles transmission, oil pan and shifter cable along with ground strap.”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2025
“The contact owns a 2014 Ram Promaster 1500. The contact stated that water was leaking from the roof into the cabin of the vehicle and engine compartment, causing several electrical failures. The contact stated that the vehicle would only drive in LIMP Mode. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the oil pressure sensor, transmission sensor, torque converter pressure sensor, and hydraulic pressure sensors were faulty. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 61,600.”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2024
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“The compounder drum in the transmission exploded on me, while driving, nearly causing me to wreck. The 62TE transmission used in many vehicles, but specifically the ram pro master master 2014 to 2021. there is a recall for the compounded drum that I am aware of at least in the 2019, but for some reason my van the 2014 with the same exact transmission does not fall under that recall.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Feb 2024
“The contact owns a 2014 Ram Promaster equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Agilis CrossClimate C-Metric, Tire Size: 225/75/R16, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23T002000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and a case was opened; however, no further assistance was provided. The tires were replacement tires purchased at Walmart. The contact had not experienced a failure.”Owner report · Tires · Jan 2024
“My 2014 Ram Promaster 2500 experienced a cooling fan seizure overheat that almost resulted in a fire similar to recall VB2 / NHTSA 19V-818 which ONLY applies effects to 2015-2018 models. But clearly this same issue happened to me as the plastic shroud smoked and melted and would've started a fire if I hadn't noticed it starting up in the driveway. Please investigate further and I hope this report saves 2014 owners from significant damage like mine had occur.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2023
“The contact owns a 2014 Ram Promaster 1500. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would independently shift into neutral(N) without warning. The vehicle would resume normal operation upon restart. The dealer was notified about the failure, and he was informed that the vehicle was not under recall. The dealer offered further assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2021
“The contact owns a 2014 Ram Promaster 3500. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds, the front-end locked up. The contact noticed that the gear shifter was in reverse. The engine was in the undercarriage. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified, and an engineer inspected the vehicle however, declined to provide a service report. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2021
“The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500 Promaster. The contact stated that the oil cooler filter failed and caused coolant to mix with the engine oil. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2021
“Was driving down a neighborhood street and stopped to back into a driveway when I put the vehicle in reverse the transmission housing bracket that has four bolts holding the engine and transmission broke off. Leaving my transmission just inches from the ground. This is not supposed to happen. There is no design to catch or hold the transmission in its place. I am very blessed that this happened in the neighborhood and not on the highway, there could've been quite a bit of damage to my vehicle and possibly others.”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2021
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 13 campaigns
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling all model year 2014 Ram ProMaster vans manufactured July 1, 2013, to August 26, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with head restraints that exceed the maximum backset measurement limit of 55mm. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 202a, "Head Restraints."
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the head restraints, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P53.
Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Paratransit vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear.
Remedy: Prime-Time will notify owners instructing them to take their vehicles to Ram dealers for the necessary repairs, free of charge. Owners may contact Prime-Time customer service at 1-574-293-9191. Prime-Time's number for this recall is W00.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram ProMaster vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to August 22, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may fail to learn the locations of the individual sensors while the vehicle is being driven. As a result, the low tire pressure warning light will illuminate, despite the the tire pressures being within specification. Should one of the tires lose air pressure, the driver would not be notified of the change in air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the TPMS module with new software, free of charge. The recall began on December 8, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P62.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram ProMaster vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013 to May 22, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience circuit corrosion from water intrusion around the in-floor battery cover and door footwell trim.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all the connectors in the footwell areas, the ignition fuse and the occupant restraint control (ORC) module for corrosion, if corrosion is found, dealers will repair the connectors in the footwell area and the ignition fuse, and replace the ORC module. They will also install a water barrier sealer on the floor, add di-electric grease to all footwell connectors and replace the body plug. The in-floor battery ignition fuse will be relocated, and add di-electric grease to the ORC module connector. These repairs will be performed, free of charge. Chrysler distributed an interim letter to owners on July 30, 2014. The recall began on October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P32.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped 3.6L engines. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ram Trucks at 1-866-726-4636. Chrysler's number for this recall is W00.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram ProMaster vehicles manufactured July 1, 2013, through December 10, 2013. In the affected vehicles, if the accelerator pedal is pushed downward at a certain angle, the pedal may get stuck in the wide open throttle position due to interference with the accelerator pedal stopper.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal stopper with a larger one, free of charge. The recall is began on March 27, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P02. Note: These vehicles are equipped with a brake override system. In the event a pedal is trapped, pushing on the brake pedal will brake the vehicle and enable the driver to slow and stop and turn off the vehicle.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram ProMaster vehicles manufactured July 1, 2013, through November 15, 2013. During manufacturing, a tool may have damaged one of the brake hoses which may result in a leakage of brake fluid from the brake hose.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P03.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Remedy: MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452.
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Go-ES Foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Remedy: New England has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs to the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or New England at 1-800-886-9247.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The sun visor, dashboard labels, and owner's manuals incorrectly state that the vehicles are equipped with frontal driver and passenger advanced air bags when they are not. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the sun visor labels, the dashboard (hangtag) label, and the owner's manual and user guide information, free of charge. The recall began June 14, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T24.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured July 24, 2015, to February 15, 2016, and 2015-2016 ProMaster City vehicles manufactured August 15, 2014, to February 1, 2016. The Trailer Tow Lighting Control Module may have a software error on the affected vehicles and can prevent illumination of the trailer brake lights during brake actuation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Trailer Tow Light Control Module, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S22.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain RAM ProMaster Trailer Light Modules, part number 68229650AB. These accessory modules were sold for installation on RAM ProMaster and ProMaster City vehicles. The Trailer Tow Lighting Control Module may have a software error on the affected vehicles and can prevent illumination of the trailer brake lights during brake actuation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Remedy: Chrysler will mail letters to owners to try to notify the purchasers of the modules, and dealers will replace the Trailer Tow Light Control Modules, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S29.
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Is the 2014 Ram Promaster reliable?
NHTSA has 71 owner complaints and 13 recall campaigns on record for the 2014 Ram Promaster. The most complained-about area is power train (17% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2014 Ram Promaster problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 16,000 miles or less.
Does the 2014 Ram Promaster have open recalls?
13 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning seats:front assembly:head restraint. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.