2020 Ram Promaster CityProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2020 Ram Promaster City, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-728 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 15, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Ram Promaster City has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2020 Ram Promaster City recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

59%repaired · 2023 Q3

Exterior lighting: turn signal

Recall 21V-728 · Sep 21, 2021 · 23,853 vehicles · 14,076 repaired

Risk. The driver may be unaware that the turn signals are not signaling their intentions to other drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

75%repaired · 2022 Q4

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Recall 21V-147 · Mar 9, 2021 · 4 vehicles · 3 repaired

Risk. The loss of braking performance or autonomous braking functions can increase the risk of a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ram.

Best & worst years

2020 vs. every other Promaster City year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Promaster City median. How we score

'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2020 Ram Promaster City safety ratings

2020 Ram ProMaster City VAN FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Promaster City owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2020 Ram Promaster City. The contact stated that after experiencing a flat tire, it was discovered that the spare tire could not be removed or released from the spare tire mounting section of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who cut the tire storage section…
Complaint 11469502 · Jun 15, 2022 · 10,000 miles

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