2021 Ram PROMASTER 2500
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2021 Ram PROMASTER 2500 has 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (40% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2021 ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v301000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact state.
5
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
TRANSMISSION
2 complaints- • The contact owns a 2021 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V301000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact state
- • The contact owns a 2021 Ram Promaster 2500. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH uphill, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle started rolling backwards down the hill. The contact depressed the brake pedal and s
“The contact owns a 2021 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V301000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact state”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
1 complaints- • The brakes on this Ram Promaster 2500 failed 100 percent with the pedal going to the floor and not returning upwards. This occurred without warning. The drivers' safety and the safety of cross traffic were at extreme risk. With no brakes, the vehicle crossed through a T intersection and came to a
“The brakes on this Ram Promaster 2500 failed 100 percent with the pedal going to the floor and not returning upwards. This occurred without warning. The drivers' safety and the safety of cross traffic were at extreme risk. With no brakes, the vehicle crossed through a T intersection and came to a”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SEATS/RESTRAINTS
1 complaints- • The brakes on this Ram Promaster 2500 failed 100 percent with the pedal going to the floor and not returning upwards. This occurred without warning. The drivers' safety and the safety of cross traffic were at extreme risk. With no brakes, the vehicle crossed through a T intersection and came to a
“The brakes on this Ram Promaster 2500 failed 100 percent with the pedal going to the floor and not returning upwards. This occurred without warning. The drivers' safety and the safety of cross traffic were at extreme risk. With no brakes, the vehicle crossed through a T intersection and came to a”
— NHTSA complaint filing
VISIBILITY
1 complaints- • The contact owns a 2021 Ram Promaster 2500. The contact stated while driving on the interstate 70-75 MPH, on the inside lane overtaking other vehicles, the passenger’s side power mirror closed without driver input. The contact depressed the mirror button, but the mirror failed to respond. The contac
“The contact owns a 2021 Ram Promaster 2500. The contact stated while driving on the interstate 70-75 MPH, on the inside lane overtaking other vehicles, the passenger’s side power mirror closed without driver input. The contact depressed the mirror button, but the mirror failed to respond. The contac”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 5 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐TRANSMISSION: The contact owns a 2021 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V301000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact state
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BRAKES: The brakes on this Ram Promaster 2500 failed 100 percent with the pedal going to the floor and not returning upwards. This occurred without warning. The drivers' safety and the safety of cross traffic were at extreme risk. With no brakes, the vehicle crossed through a T intersection and came to a
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SEATS/RESTRAINTS: The brakes on this Ram Promaster 2500 failed 100 percent with the pedal going to the floor and not returning upwards. This occurred without warning. The drivers' safety and the safety of cross traffic were at extreme risk. With no brakes, the vehicle crossed through a T intersection and came to a
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐VISIBILITY: The contact owns a 2021 Ram Promaster 2500. The contact stated while driving on the interstate 70-75 MPH, on the inside lane overtaking other vehicles, the passenger’s side power mirror closed without driver input. The contact depressed the mirror button, but the mirror failed to respond. The contac
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Ram PROMASTER 2500 — Year Comparison
How does 2021 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
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At a Glance
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 2
- Injury reports
- 2
- Segment avg
- 80
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