2018 Ram Promaster: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2018 Ram Promaster: 10 recalls, 38 owner complaints and up to 24 mpg combined.
Recalls
10 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #17V712000 · 2017 · 3,514 vehicles
What's wrong: An incorrect rivet May have been used to attach the front door impact sensor which can cause the sensor housing to fracture.
Why it matters: A fractured sensor could affect the deployment of the standard supplemental side airbags during certain side impact crashes, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front door impact pressure sensors, securing them with the correct rivets, free of charge. The recall began January 11 2018.
Electrical Vehicle recall #18V524000 · 2018 · 12,779 vehicles
What's wrong: The powertrain control module May be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that May fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Why it matters: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018.
Seats Vehicle recall #19V332000 · 2019 · 90 vehicles
What's wrong: When the seat back 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.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Prime-time specialty vehicles has notified owners, and freedman dealers have inspected and repaired the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018.
Seats Vehicle recall #19V313000 · 2019 · 2,080 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Mobilitytrans will notify owners and freedman seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019.
Seats Vehicle recall #19V333000 · 2019 · 544 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
The fix: 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.
Equipment Vehicle recall #19V428000 · 2019 · 325 vehicles
What's wrong: Unicell body company Inc. (unicell) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet express and GMC savanna, 2018-2019 hino 155, Ford econoline and transit and Isuzu npr, and 2018 Ram promaster-based vehicles equipped with asa electronics voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors May revert back to the factory default settings which May cause the camera image to be reversed.
Why it matters: The driver May inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Unicell will work with asa electronics to notify owners and offer a remedy, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019.
Equipment, Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #19V818000 · 2019 · 99,128 vehicles
What's wrong: 0l diesel or 3.6l gasoline engines and air conditioning (a/c). The engine cooling fan May seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.
Why it matters: An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Chrysler will inform owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. Interim owner notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 10, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began July 7, 2020.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #20V036000 · 2020 · 222,207 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: The driver May be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #20V582000 · 2020 · 20 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: The driver May be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Prime-time will notify owners instructing them to take their vehicles to Ram dealers for the necessary repairs, free of charge.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #25V720000 · 2025 · 300,691 vehicles
What's wrong: The electrical circuit for the radiator fan May overheat.
Why it matters: Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the cooling fan module and fuse. In addition dealers will provide an addendum for the manual and label for the power distribution center. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 11, 2025. Some owner notification letters were…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (11): the most common themes are electrical failure (6), stalls / loses power (3), fire / smoke (3).
- Engine (11): the most common themes are electrical failure (4), stalls / loses power (3), noise or vibration (2).
- Other / unknown (7): the most common themes are electrical failure (4).
- Transmission & drivetrain (7): the most common themes are warning light on (3), hard / delayed shifting (3).
The 2018 Ram Promaster has 38 owner complaints, ranking #9 of 13 Promaster model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 50). Complaints peaked in 2018 (7 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 11,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2017 (57 complaints, 10 recalls), 2019 (60 complaints, 9 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Ram Promaster have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 10 vehicle recalls for the 2018 Ram Promaster. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2018 Ram Promaster problems?
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (11), engine (11), other / unknown (7).
What gas mileage does the 2018 Ram Promaster get?
EPA ratings run up to 24 mpg combined (2.4 L, Automatic 9-spd), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
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