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.
2017 Ram PromasterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 57 owner complaints about the 2017 Ram Promaster, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-786 the manufacturer reports only 2% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 18, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Ram Promaster has problems
57 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
20Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
19Engine2 crash/fire/injury
14Power train
6Exterior lighting
5Service brakes
4Engine and engine cooling
3Equipment
3Structure
3Steering
129 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 20 | 1 |
| Engine | 19 | 2 |
| Power train | 14 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 1 |
| Equipment | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 12 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2017 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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Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q4
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 · 2019 Q1
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of 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
2017 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
In owners' words
What Promaster owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Ram Promaster 1500. The vehicle was purchased on February 16, 2024. The contact stated that at the time of purchase, the mileage was 84,000. The vehicle was taken to Valvoline, where the odometer was reported in 2018 February 2023 at 346,000. The contact…
The windshield cowl on this vehicle is poorly designed, allowing water intrusion from multiple points. This is not a minor leak but a severe design flaw that creates immediate and dangerous safety hazards while driving, particularly at highway speeds. The most critical issue is water pouring…
There’s already a recall on the engine cooling fans. I was driving on the freeway when the cooling g fans failed causing overheating and major damage to the engine, specifically the head gasket, thermostat, and radiator. I took it to the dealer after finding out about the recall. They replaced the…
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