2015 Ram PROMASTER
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2015 Ram PROMASTER has 80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (24% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram promaster. while driving at 75 mph, the front passenger's knee inadvertently hit the gear shift lever into manual mode. as a result, the engine revved and the rpms increased. the contact had to steer the vehicle in excess to prevent the vehicle from veering. the conta. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.
80
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.0x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ENGINE
19 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM PROMASTER. WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S KNEE INADVERTENTLY HIT THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER INTO MANUAL MODE. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE RPMS INCREASED. THE CONTACT HAD TO STEER THE VEHICLE IN EXCESS TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM VEERING. THE CONTA
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM PROMASTER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA
- • 2015 RAM PROMASTER CITY CURRENTLY HAS 715 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. WE HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR 3 MONTHS, AND PURCHASED IT NEW. THE PROBLEM I'M ABOUT TO DESCRIBE HAS OCCURRED ON FOUR (4) SEPARATE OCCASIONS IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, (HAS OCCURRED BETWEEN 25 MPH AND 75 MPH) THE
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM PROMASTER. WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S KNEE INADVERTENTLY HIT THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER INTO MANUAL MODE. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE RPMS INCREASED. THE CONTACT HAD TO STEER THE VEHICLE IN EXCESS TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM VEERING. THE CONTA”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
16 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM PROMASTER. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED IT AS A DESIGN FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,300. UPDATED 1/12/16 *CN
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM PROMASTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V799000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE M
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM PROMASTER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM PROMASTER. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED IT AS A DESIGN FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,300. UPDATED 1/12/16 *CN”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
12 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM PROMASTER. WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S KNEE INADVERTENTLY HIT THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER INTO MANUAL MODE. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE RPMS INCREASED. THE CONTACT HAD TO STEER THE VEHICLE IN EXCESS TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM VEERING. THE CONTA
- • 2015 RAM PROMASTER CITY CURRENTLY HAS 715 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. WE HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR 3 MONTHS, AND PURCHASED IT NEW. THE PROBLEM I'M ABOUT TO DESCRIBE HAS OCCURRED ON FOUR (4) SEPARATE OCCASIONS IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, (HAS OCCURRED BETWEEN 25 MPH AND 75 MPH) THE
- • THIS IS NEW MODEL FOR DODGE IN 2015 AND COMES EQUIPPED WITH THE ZF 9-SPEED TRANSMISSION. AT THE LOWER END, THE VAN LACKS ACCELERATION FOR PASSING OR NEEDED ACCELERATION ESPECIALLY AFTER DECELERATION. AFTER READING THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE ZF TRANSMISSION IN THE CHEROKEE, THE DESCRIPTIONS NOTED ARE E
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM PROMASTER. WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S KNEE INADVERTENTLY HIT THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER INTO MANUAL MODE. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE RPMS INCREASED. THE CONTACT HAD TO STEER THE VEHICLE IN EXCESS TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM VEERING. THE CONTA”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
10 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM PROMASTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE BRAKES BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE A
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM PROMASTER. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SCRUBBING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE TURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE M
- • TAKATA RECALL: WHILE I WAS DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY, THE CAR SUDDENLY STARTED SHAKING AND IN THE MATTER OF FEW SECONDS THE CAR IMMEDIATELY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. I TRIED TO MOVE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY SLOWLY, TO A SAFE PLACE, WAS DIFFICULT, BECAUSE AFTER I MOVED THE CAR
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM PROMASTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE BRAKES BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE A”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
4 complaints- • MY WIFE BOUGHT A CARGO VERSION OF THE RAM PROMASTER TO USE AS HER DAILY DRIVER AND, HOPEFULLY, WHEN SHE RETIRES, A TOURING/VACATION VEHICLE. NEITHER SHE NOR I INTENDED TO USE THE VEHICLE COMMERCIALLY YET THE TIRE PRESSURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ON THIS IS SET TO KEEP THE REAR TIRES AT 72 PSI AND THE FRO
- • PARKING BRAKE NOT WORKING DURING WINTER TIME. WHEN PARKING, PARKING BRAKE WAS USED AND IT WORK. WHEN DRIVEING THE VEHICLE THE PARKING BRAKE WAS RELEASE BUT THE BRAKE IS LOCK UP. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE. TOOK TO THE SHOP AND THE SHOE WAS ALL USE UP. I CHANGED THE SHOE AT THE SHOP AND STILL HA
- • THERE IS A SERIOUS DEFECT IN THE PARKING BRAKE WHICH CAUSES IT TO FREEZE AND LOCK UP IN COLD TEMPERATURES. THIS VEHICLE HAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH NO PARKING GEAR SO THE PARKING BRAKE IS REQUIRED TO PARK THE VEHICLE SO THAT IT DOES NOT ROLL. WHAT HAPPENS IS THAT WATER GETS INTO THE PARKING
“MY WIFE BOUGHT A CARGO VERSION OF THE RAM PROMASTER TO USE AS HER DAILY DRIVER AND, HOPEFULLY, WHEN SHE RETIRES, A TOURING/VACATION VEHICLE. NEITHER SHE NOR I INTENDED TO USE THE VEHICLE COMMERCIALLY YET THE TIRE PRESSURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ON THIS IS SET TO KEEP THE REAR TIRES AT 72 PSI AND THE FRO”
— 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 80 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM PROMASTER. WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S KNEE INADVERTENTLY HIT THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER INTO MANUAL MODE. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE RPMS INCREASED. THE CONTACT HAD TO STEER THE VEHICLE IN EXCESS TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM VEERING. THE CONTA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM PROMASTER. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED IT AS A DESIGN FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,300. UPDATED 1/12/16 *CN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM PROMASTER. WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S KNEE INADVERTENTLY HIT THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER INTO MANUAL MODE. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE RPMS INCREASED. THE CONTACT HAD TO STEER THE VEHICLE IN EXCESS TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM VEERING. THE CONTA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BRAKES: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM PROMASTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE BRAKES BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE A
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Ram PROMASTER — Year Comparison
How does 2015 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 80
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 1
- Crash reports
- 1
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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