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.
2015 Ram PromasterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 61 owner complaints about the 2015 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 October 1, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Ram Promaster has problems
61 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
16Engine
12Power train1 crash/fire/injury
10Service brakes
3Vehicle speed control
3Engine and engine cooling
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Wheels
2Electronic stability control (ESC)
96 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 17 | 1 |
| Engine | 16 | 0 |
| Power train | 12 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 9 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
12 recalls
2015 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 · 2022 Q2
Cooling system: fan
Risk. An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.
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.
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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.
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
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Electrical system: software
Risk. Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. An unintended shift into neutral will prevent the vehicle from being moved.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Ignition: switch
Risk. An intermittent loss of contact can result in a vehicle stall and/or a partial or complete loss of the air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control…
repaired · 2016 Q3
Air bags: side/window
Risk. In the event of a crash, side air bag inflatable curtains that do not deploy properly may increase the risk of vehicle occupant injury.
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
2015 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
2015 Ram Promaster safety ratings
2015 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 2015 Ram ProMaster 2500. The contact stated that while attempting to drive, the vehicle unexpectedly shut off three times within 30 minutes. The vehicle was restarted after each failure. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was scheduled for an upcoming diagnostic…
While driving on the freeway my engine started slowing down and a message came on the dash saying "Transmission Service". I was fortunate enough to make it to the right shoulder from the first lane and the engine stopped. The readout on the dash said I was in neutral but I was in park. The car…
The van was parked for approximately 5 hours and burst into flames with no one in it the key removed and the van locked. The fire department was called and took a couple hours to put the fire out. The van is a complete loss.
Own a 2015 Promaster?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.