2015 Ram ProMaster 2500 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2015 Ram ProMaster 2500 has 23 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 2 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 11 ProMaster 2500 years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

2014 Ram ProMaster 2500
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Complaints

23

Per year

2

Recalls

0

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (11 of 23), then Engine (6) and Electrical system (5).

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 ProMaster 2500 has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2016 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Ram ProMaster 2500. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (0)

No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Complaints by component (23 total)

Powertrain
11
Engine
6
Electrical system
5
Exterior lighting
3
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Service brakes
3
Suspension
2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Equipment
1
Speed control
1
Structure
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Ram Promaster 2500. The contact stated that while his client was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shudder abnormally, prompting him to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. No…"
    Engine and engine cooling, Equipment · filed 2023-09-28
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system · filed 2022-05-09
  • "IN 2018 WE HAD A MAJOR RADIATOR PROBLEM, FAN, FLUID, HOSES ALL BLEW ALL OVER A CUSTOMERS DRIVEWAY. THIS WAS THE FINAL STRAW AFTER BEING STRANDED AND TOWED SEVERAL TIMES TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH ONLY 26K MILES ON THE…"
    Engine · filed 2021-04-14
  • "SAW ONLINE SHOWS THERE A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION ON MODEL 2014-2015. MY VAN HAS THE SAME ISSUE ON THE TRANSMISSION. ITS DEFENDTLY QUALIFY. BUT BASE ON MY VIN NUMBER ITS NOT QUALIFY. STILL PARK INFRONT OF MY HOUSE,…"
    Powertrain · filed 2021-04-06
  • "PURCHASED A NEW 2015 PROMASTER 2500 IN 2015 AND EXPERIENCE ENGINE PROBLEMS AFTER 2 YEARS. IN 2020 FUEL INJECTION AND ENGINE COOLER FAN ISSUES. EACH TIME THE LIGHT BULBS (HEADLIGHTS) ARE CHANGED THEY GO OUT WITHIN A FEW…"
    Electrical system, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2021-04-02

Specs and fitment

VF generation, 2014–present
Body styles Cargo van
Oil 5W-20 or 5W-30 (engine-dependent; ProMaster 2500 listing) , 5.9 qt capacity
Tire size 225/75R16

Known issues for this generation

Recall 20V-036 covers certain 2014-2019 Ram ProMaster vehicles with 3.6L engines: the transmission shifter cable may separate from the transmission so intended shifts do not occur and the lever position may not match the actual gear; dealers replace the shift cable. Recall 25V-720 covers certain 2018-2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles where the radiator-fan electrical circuit may overheat, increasing fire risk; dealers replace the cooling-fan module and fuse. Campaign unit totals can include ProMaster 1500/3500 and upfitter variants.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Ram ProMaster 2500 reliable?

The 2015 Ram ProMaster 2500 has 23 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 2 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 11 ProMaster 2500 years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

What are common problems with a 2015 Ram ProMaster 2500?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (11 of 23), then Engine (6) and Electrical system (5).

Is the 2015 Ram ProMaster 2500 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 ProMaster 2500 has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2016 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Ram ProMaster 2500 been recalled?

NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2015 Ram ProMaster 2500.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Ram ProMaster 2500?

Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 2015 Ram ProMaster 2500 with NHTSA.

What engine oil does a US Ram ProMaster 2500 use?

5W-20 or 5W-30 (engine-dependent; ProMaster 2500 listing) With filter, about 5.9 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US Ram ProMaster 2500?

Published US specs commonly list front 225/75R16 and rear 225/75R16; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Ram ProMaster 2500?

Recall 20V-036 covers certain 2014-2019 Ram ProMaster vehicles with 3.6L engines: the transmission shifter cable may separate from the transmission so intended shifts do not occur and the lever position may not match the actual gear; dealers replace the shift cable. Recall 25V-720 covers certain 2018-2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles where the radiator-fan electrical circuit may overheat, increasing fire risk; dealers replace the cooling-fan module and fuse. Campaign unit totals can include ProMaster 1500/3500 and upfitter variants.