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2019 Ram PROMASTER: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

58 owner complaints analyzed

9 distinct recall campaigns

47,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 17 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 23 of 58 complaints (39.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Transmission and shifting1525.9%
Braking behavior1017.2%
Engine operation35.2%
Electrical and battery issues35.2%
Steering behavior23.4%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Power Train
23
Engine
10
Unknown Or Other
8
Engine And Engine Cooling
6
Electrical System
5
Service Brakes
5
Air Bags
3
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
2
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Power Train23
Engine10
Unknown Or Other8
Engine And Engine Cooling6
Electrical System5
Service Brakes5
Air Bags3
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer2

Power Train: 23; Engine: 10; Unknown Or Other: 8; Engine And Engine Cooling: 6; Electrical System: 5; Service Brakes: 5; Air Bags: 3; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
8
25,000 to 49,999
1
50,000 to 74,999
3
75,000 to 99,999
2
100,000 to 149,999
2
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0008
25,000 to 49,9991
50,000 to 74,9993
75,000 to 99,9992
100,000 to 149,9992
150,000 and above1

Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 41 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2019
2
2020
6
2021
5
2022
8
2023
8
2024
9
2025
10
2026
10
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20192
20206
20215
20228
20238
20249
202510
202610

2019: 2; 2020: 6; 2021: 5; 2022: 8; 2023: 8; 2024: 9; 2025: 10; 2026: 10

Pattern summary

Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 15 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11232624 · 2019-07-16 (July 16, 2019)

THE DESIGN IN THE CAB AND PLACEMENT OF THE CUP HOLDERS CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD. THE CUP HOLDERS ARE RIGHT NEAR THE FLOOR CAUSING THE DRIVER TO REMOVE THEIR EYES FROM THE ROAD TO GET THEIR CUP, AND EVEN A SPLIT SECOND WITH YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THEY NEED TO RAISE THE CUP HOLDERS ON THE DASHBOARD AREA AND FRONT OF THE VEHICLE HIGHER FOR SAFETY. REACHING DOWN IS EQUALLY AS DANGEROUS AS TEXTING AND DRIVING AT THE SAME TIME. IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMEONE REACHES DOWN FOR THEIR CUP AND HAS AN ACCIDENT WITH THE PO…

Owner-reported narrative. 27 miles reported. Look up ODI 11232624 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11271048 · 2019-10-25 (October 25, 2019)

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2019 RAM PROMASTER 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED AFTER DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. *DT*JB*DT *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11271048 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11307553 · 2020-02-06 (February 6, 2020)

VEHICLE ACCELERATES WHEN FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE AND OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. LIGHT COMES ON THAT SAYS 'SERVICE ' HILL HOLDER'

Owner-reported narrative. 5,480 miles reported. Look up ODI 11307553 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11315986 · 2020-03-04 (March 4, 2020)

WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND PUT IT ON THE BRAKE THE CAR SLOWS DOWN BUT THEN STARTS TO ACCELERATE AGAIN. ON A CITY STREET AT A STOP SIGN/LIGHT. A LIGHT WILL BRIEFLY FLASH ON DASH THAT SAYS "HILL HOLDER - SEE SERVICE". I'VE TAKEN IT TO BE CHECKED. THEY DROVE IT AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE. THIS ONLY HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY SO THAT DIAGNOSTIC IS NOT GOING TO TELL ANYTHING.

Owner-reported narrative. 5,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11315986 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11317412 · 2020-03-10 (March 10, 2020)

MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR A SAFETY ISSUE W00 20V-036. THERE IS NO ENGINEERING FIX YET DESIGNED. WINNEBAGO/DODGE AND IT'S ASSOCIATED DEALERS ARE STILL SELLING THE VEHICLE DESPITE THE RECALL WHILE OWNERS WAIT FOR CORRECTIVE MEASURES.

Owner-reported narrative. 4,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 11317412 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11320658 · 2020-04-09 (April 9, 2020)

NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: OPENS NEW WINDOW TAKES AWAY FROM VIN LOOKUP SECTION>20V-036RECALL DATE: JANUARY 23, 2020 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: W00 MANUFACTURER IS NOT PROVIDING A REMEDY IN A TIMELY MANNER.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11320658 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11325210 · 2020-05-19 (May 19, 2020)

A REPUTABLE RV DEALERSHIP IN BROWNSTOWN, MI SOLD AND DELIVERED TO ME ON 12 MARCH 2020 A NEW 2020 WINNEBAGO TRAVATO INTEGRATED ONTO A 2019 RAM PROMASTER CHASSIS. AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY THERE WAS AN ACTIVE SAFETY RECALL POSTED BY FCA IN JANUARY OF 2020 ON THE CHASSIS. I WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE RECALL BY THE DEALERSHIP WHICH IS IN VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW, 49 USC S 30112. I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL AND INFORMED THE DEALERSHIP. THEY CLAIMED THEY DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE RECALL. ACCORDING TO FCA, THERE IS NO REMEDY FOR THE RECALL (TRANSMISSION SHIF…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11325210 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11330078 · 2020-06-22 (June 22, 2020)

WE HAVE CONTACTED RAM AND OUR LOCAL DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES. DEALER SAYS THEY ARE NOT RECEIVING PARTS FOR RECALL W00. RAM SAYS THEY ARE SENDING A LIMITED NUMBER. WE WERE #10 ON THE DEALER REPAIR LIST A MONTH AGO. NOW WE ARE 15. RAM AND THE DEALER NEED TO STEP UP AND GET THIS ISSUE FIXED FOR ALL RAM 3500 OWNERS NOW. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 21,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11330078 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

9 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

19V333000 · Seats

Reported: 2019-04-29 (April 29, 2019)

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.

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

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
20V036000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift

Reported: 2020-01-23 (January 23, 2020)

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.

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

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.

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20V222000 · Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Reported: 2020-04-20 (April 20, 2020)

TransitWorks is recalling certain Driverge vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit vans equipped with Freedman Seating Company (FSC) PT Foldaway and GO-ES 3-point Foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Consequence: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: TransitWorks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2020. Dealers can contact Freedman Seating Company for parts and reimbursement information at 1-800-443-4540.

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20V250000 · Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Reported: 2020-05-05 (May 5, 2020)

National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van Builders) is recalling certain vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit and 2019 Ram Promaster vans equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Consequence: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: National Van Builders will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or National Van Builders customer service at 1-800-527-7477.

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20V582000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift

Reported: 2020-10-15 (October 15, 2020)

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.

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

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.

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23V301000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Park Pawl

Reported: 2023-04-27 (April 27, 2023)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with a 62TE transmission. The park pawl may not fully engage the park gear due to debris inside the transmission.

Consequence: A partially engaged park pawl can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace, as necessary, the transmission or components within the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 44A.

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25V552000 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

Reported: 2025-08-26 (August 26, 2025)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster and 2019-2020 Dodge Journey vehicles. Cracks in the microprocessor may cause the vehicle's rearview camera image not to display properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.

Consequence: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning September 30, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 59C.

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25V720000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly

Reported: 2025-10-23 (October 23, 2025)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat.

Consequence: Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: 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 mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Additional owner notification letters were mailed in January, March, and June 2026. Remaining owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 67C, B3C, and C9C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.

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25V876000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:Wheelchair Restraints/Securement:Latch/Anchor:

Reported: 2025-12-17 (December 17, 2025)

Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

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