no report yet
Lever and linkage: column shift
Risk. The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 Ram PromasterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 71 owner complaints about the 2014 Ram Promaster, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 12 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-333 the manufacturer reports only 3% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 24, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Ram Promaster has problems
71 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
19Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
14Power train
14Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
13Engine1 crash/fire/injury
10Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
8Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
5Seats
5Exterior lighting
5Fuel/propulsion system
1910 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 19 | 3 |
| Power train | 14 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 3 |
| Engine | 13 | 1 |
| Suspension | 10 | 1 |
| Air bags | 8 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 19 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
12 recalls
2014 Ram Promaster 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.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Lever and linkage: column shift
Risk. The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
no report yet
Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
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repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. The incorrect information may change how close the occupants position themselves to the air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Electrical system: software
Risk. Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. If the TPMS light illuminates because the sensors cannot be located, it could mask an actual low tire pressure condition, possibly resulting in tire failure,…
repaired · 2016 Q1
Front assembly: head restraint
Risk. If the vehicle is struck from behind, the head restraint may not properly limit the seat occupant's head movement rearward, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Air bags
Risk. This water intrusion may affect the vehicle's running and disable the air bags, stop lamps, turn signals, backup lights and/or door locks, increasing the risk…
repaired · 2015 Q2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. A stuck accelerator pedal can result in uncontrolled acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q2
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. Brake fluid leakage would result in a reduction of brake performance, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2014 vs. every other Promaster 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 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Ram Promaster safety ratings
2014 Ram Promaster VAN 2WD 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 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2014 Ram Promaster 1500. The contact stated that water was leaking from the roof into the cabin of the vehicle and engine compartment, causing several electrical failures. The contact stated that the vehicle would only drive in LIMP Mode. The vehicle was towed to an independent…
MY PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR IS BEING FOLDED IN BY THE WIND AT 60 MILES PER HOUR. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS THIS IS A CARGO VAN AND THERE ARE NO WINDOWS TO SEE IF ANYONE IS BESIDE ME. I CANNOT CHANGE LANES SAFELY WITHOUT THAT MIRROR WORKING PROPERLY. I BELIEVE THE ISSUE IS WITH THE MOTOR THAT…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM PROMASTER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS…
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