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Ram · NHTSA safety record

2014 Ram Promaster

Every safety complaint, recall and defect investigation the US government holds on this vehicle.

71

Complaints

4

Crashes

1

Fires

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

Owners of the 2014 Ram Promaster have filed 71 safety complaints with NHTSA between March 2014 and December 2025. The most complained-about system is the electrical system, named in 19 of them (27%). The typical failure was reported at 12,000 miles, the median across the 51 complaints that gave an odometer reading.

NHTSA has issued 12 recalls covering this vehicle.

Recalls (12)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

20V582000 · October 15, 2020

The defect
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.
The risk
The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles · up to 20 vehicles across all model years covered

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

20V036000 · January 23, 2020

The defect
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.
The risk
The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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 (FCA US LLC) · up to 222,207 vehicles across all model years covered

SEATS

19V333000 · April 29, 2019

The defect
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.
The risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
The 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.

New England Wheels · up to 544 vehicles across all model years covered

SEATS

19V313000 · April 18, 2019

The defect
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.
The risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
The 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.

Mobility Transportation Services · up to 2,080 vehicles across all model years covered

EQUIPMENT

17V824000 · December 21, 2017

The defect
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
The risk
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
The 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.

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · up to 61,791 vehicles across all model years covered

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

17V273000 · April 25, 2017

The defect
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."
The risk
The incorrect information may change how close the occupants position themselves to the air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The 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) · up to 113,896 vehicles across all model years covered

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

16V253000 · April 28, 2016

The defect
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."
The risk
Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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) · up to 6,422 vehicles across all model years covered

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

14V633000 · October 8, 2014

The defect
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."
The risk
If the TPMS light illuminates because the sensors cannot be located, it could mask an actual low tire pressure condition, possibly resulting in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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 · up to 23,053 vehicles across all model years covered

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

14V533000 · September 4, 2014

The defect
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."
The risk
If the vehicle is struck from behind, the head restraint may not properly limit the seat occupant's head movement rearward, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.

Chrysler Group LLC · up to 18,953 vehicles across all model years covered

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

14V294000 · June 4, 2014

The defect
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.
The risk
This water intrusion may affect the vehicle's running and disable the air bags, stop lamps, turn signals, backup lights and/or door locks, increasing the risk of a crash, as well as injury to the occupants if the air bags do not deploy.
The 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 Group LLC · up to 17,727 vehicles across all model years covered

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

14V034000 · February 4, 2014

The defect
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.
The risk
Brake fluid leakage would result in a reduction of brake performance, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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 Group LLC · up to 5,664 vehicles across all model years covered

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

14V032000 · February 4, 2014

The defect
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.
The risk
A stuck accelerator pedal can result in uncontrolled acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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 · up to 7,935 vehicles across all model years covered

What owners report

Complaints naming each system. One complaint can name several, so these add up to more than 71.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19 27%
POWER TRAIN 14 20%
SERVICE BRAKES 14 20%
ENGINE 13 18%
SUSPENSION 10 14%
AIR BAGS 8 11%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 5 7%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 5 7%
SEATS 5 7%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 4 6%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4 6%
TIRES 3 4%

When the complaints arrived

By the year NHTSA received them, which is not the year the failures happened. They peaked in 2015 at 13.

2014 2015 2025
2014 to 2025

In owners' own words

Quoted from NHTSA's complaint file. These are unverified accounts by the people who filed them, not findings of fault.

AIR BAGS

1 injured · crash

MR. [XXX] (DRIVER) WAS DRIVING A DODGE PRO VAN DOWNHILL, AND PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE PEDAL SNAPPED OFF. MR. [XXX] IMPACTED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM, AND HIT THE STEERING WHEEL WITH HIS FACE, THE AIRBAG DEPLOYING SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, PUSHING HIS FACE BACKWARDS. HE RECEIVED FACIAL RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY AND IS TREATING FOR CLOSED HEAD INJURY AND POSSIBLE TBI. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *DT *DT *TR

NHTSA complaint 11220244. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

AIR BAGS

fire · 12,000 miles

EVER SINCE WE BROUGHT THIS VEHICLE ROUGHLY A YEAR AGO, IT WAS SENT BACK FOR SERVICE 8 TIMES WITH NO SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT. THERE ARE POTENTIALLY FATAL ISSUES INCLUDING: THE AIR BAG LIGHTS ARE ALWAYS ON, TURN SIGNALS FUNCTION ON AND OFF PERIODICALLY, THE PLATE LIGHTS DON'T WORK EVEN UPON BULB REPLACEMENT, ELECTRICAL FAILURE WHICH LED TO A BULB MELTING (SEE PHOTO ATTACHED) . THESE ISSUES POSE SERIOUS AND POTENTIALLY FATAL RISKS TO OUR DRIVERS AND TO THE PUBLIC. THE DEALERS HAVE FAILED TO PERMANENTLY RECTIFY THESE ISSUES.

NHTSA complaint 10790064. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ENGINE

crash · 500 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM PROMASTER 2500 CARGO VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SWITCH THAT ENGAGED THE FUEL PUMP SYSTEM TO DEACTIVATE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH (TO KEEP THE CARGO VAN FROM CATCHING ON FIRE) FAILED. THE SWITCH ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY SEVERAL TIMES, CAUSING THE CARGO VAN TO DEACTIVATE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. THE CONTACT ALSO EXPERIENCED A FAILURE WITH THE LOW AND HIGH BEAM SWITCH. WHILE THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SWITCH FROM LOW TO HIGH BEAM LIGHTING, THE SWITCH ENGAGED THE TURN SIGNAL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE IN THE REAR BELIEVED THAT THE CONTACT WAS TURNING RIGHT, BUT INSTEAD THE

NHTSA complaint 11064865, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

SERVICE BRAKES

crash · 100,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM PROMASTER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED, IT ROLLED AWAY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A COLLISION SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTIONED AND THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.

NHTSA complaint 11084890. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

POWER TRAIN
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)

NHTSA complaint 11706919. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

POWER TRAIN
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.

NHTSA complaint 11674526. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was mailed a recall notice from the manufacture a while back and was going to need to get the work completed in order to renew my CA registration. A smog cert was also needed for the renewal. I took my vehicle to McPeeks Dodge/Ram for the recall on 10/24/24. On 11/21/24 I went to get my vehicle smog checked. The smog station said that I had passed the emissions portion, but some of the monitors were still in the "not ready" state, and he could not pass the vehicle until all monitors were ready. He said that it was likely related to the recall work that was done at the dealership. I then contacted the dealership's service dept and they said that the vehicle needed to be driven a certain

NHTSA complaint 11643786, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

POWER TRAIN

towed · 61,600 miles

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.

NHTSA complaint 11611532. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.

NHTSA complaint 11577773. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

TIRES
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.

NHTSA complaint 11563035. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

Compare

Other years of the Ram Promaster

Model year Complaints Recalls Deaths
2024 11 5
2023 77 5
2022 60 8
2021 107 8
2020 42 5
2019 57 9
2018 37 10
2017 57 10
2016 31 14
2015 60 12

Other 2014 Ram models

Every Ram on this site — 67 vehicles, 202 recall campaigns and 6 open investigation s.

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Where these numbers come from

A complaint is one owner's account and has not been verified by NHTSA or by us. A vehicle with more complaints is not necessarily worse: models that sold in larger numbers collect more of them. How this is counted.

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