repaired · 2026 Q3
Latch/anchor:
NewRisk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
2019 Ram PromasterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 60 owner complaints about the 2019 Ram Promaster, most often about the power train. It is covered by 9 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 September 18, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Ram Promaster has problems
60 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
24Power train2 crash/fire/injury
10Engine
7Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
5Service brakes
5Electrical system
3Air bags
2Visibility/wiper
2Back over prevention
2Equipment
97 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 24 | 2 |
| Engine | 10 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 9 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2019 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 · 2026 Q3
Cooling system: radiator assembly
Risk. Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Internal: park pawl
Risk. A partially engaged park pawl can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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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.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Front: retractor
Risk. An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Front: retractor
Risk. An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
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
2019 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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NHTSA crash tests
2019 Ram Promaster safety ratings
2019 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 power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The Future CDJR dealership in Concord, CA failed to remedy FCA safety recall ID 61A / NHTSA Campaign 23V-301 defect and instead introduced a new mechanical binding and shifting failure, creating a severe highway breakdown and rollaway risk. The initial recall repair service of replacing a part…
I own a 2019 Ram ProMaster. The vehicle previously received the manufacturer recall repair for the transmission park issue (software update). After the recall repair, the vehicle experienced a safety issue where it would roll freely while in “Park,” as if it were in neutral, even though the…
The contact owns a 2019 Ram Promaster 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping and failed to shift to 3rd gear. The contact stated that the failure persisted while driving on one occasion, which required the driver to pull over and to restart the…
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