Ram Promaster City years to avoid and best years
Newer Ram Promaster City years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2015 has the most complaints per year, at 11 (87 complaints). 2015 through 2017 are in that same range. From 2019 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2018 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2020 at 0 (from 1 complaint), and 2022 at 0 (from 2 complaints). On the 2015 Ram Promaster City, 16 of 87 complaints name Powertrain.
Data as of .
Ram Promaster City reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Ram Promaster City. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Fewest | 0 | 2 | 0 | Electrical system, Engine | 24 |
| 2021 → | 1 | 5 | 3 | Engine | 24 |
| 2020 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 2 | Structure | 24 |
| 2019 → | 1 | 5 | 1 | Electrical system | 24 |
| 2018 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 2 | Engine | 24 |
| 2017 → | 9 | 76 | 3 | Engine | 24 |
| 2016 → | 7 | 57 | 4 | Engine | 24 |
| 2015 → Most | 11 | 87 | 4 | Powertrain | 24 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Van
- Oil
- 0W-20 · 5.5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 215/55R16 (common US)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 18V-149 covers certain 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicles: gears within the hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering system may have a casting defect that can cause a crack and a loss of hydraulic steering assist. Dealers inspect the steering gear housing and replace any affected rack-and-pinion assembly. Recall 18V-129 covers certain 2018 ProMaster City vehicles: the tire placard may indicate the incorrect total number of occupants; dealers install a corrected placard.
Frequently asked questions
Which Ram Promaster City years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2018 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2020 at 0 (from 1 complaint), and 2022 at 0 (from 2 complaints).
Which Ram Promaster City year has the most owner complaints?
2015 has the most complaints per year, at 11 (87 complaints). 2015 through 2017 are in that same range. On the 2015 Ram Promaster City, 16 of 87 complaints name Powertrain.
How do Ram Promaster City owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Ram Promaster City years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2019 on, complaints per year fall.
What oil does a Ram ProMaster City take?
0W-20; capacity is about 5.5 quarts with filter.
What does recall 18V-149 cover on the ProMaster City?
Certain 2018 ProMaster City vehicles: gears within the hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering system may fail. See the NHTSA campaign for the remedy.
What tire size is common on US ProMaster City vans?
215/55R16 is a common US fitment; confirm the door placard.