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2023 Ram Promaster
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 95
- Received Mar 2023 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Power steering cuts out while driving14 complaints · 15% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly11 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Power steering rack leaks fluid11 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #26V621000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ram 1500 Promaster, Ram 2500 Promaster, Ram 3500 Promaster, and 2024-2026 Ram 3500 Electric (EV) vehicles. Water may enter the electric power steering wiring harness, which can disable power steering assist.
- Recall #25V876000Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenlyFirst signal: Mar 2026
- Fuel tank or line leaks gasolineFirst signal: Jul 2026
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 0 crashes, 5 fires, 0 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 6 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Steering, suspension & tires
- Power steering cuts out while driving
- Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly
- Power steering rack leaks fluid
1 more problem
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Month | Complaints |
|---|---|
| March 2023 | 1 |
| April 2023 | 0 |
| May 2023 | 0 |
| June 2023 | 0 |
| July 2023 | 0 |
| August 2023 | 0 |
| September 2023 | 0 |
| October 2023 | 0 |
| November 2023 | 0 |
| December 2023 | 0 |
| January 2024 | 0 |
| February 2024 | 0 |
| March 2024 | 0 |
| April 2024 | 0 |
| May 2024 | 0 |
| June 2024 | 0 |
| July 2024 | 0 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 0 |
| November 2024 | 0 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 0 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 0 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 0 |
| December 2025 | 5 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| February 2026 | 3 |
| March 2026 | 9 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 8 |
| June 2026 | 9 |
| July 2026 | 12 |
| August 2026 | 9 |
| September 2026 | 8 |
| October 2026 | 5 |
| Total | 95 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 14 | 15% | 9.3× | NHTSA recall #26V621000 |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 11 | 12% | 7.5× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Mar 2026 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 7.5% |
| Power steering rack leaks fluid | 11 | 12% | 42.8× | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 7 | 7.4% | 6.2× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jul 2026 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 11% |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 5 | 5.3% | 3.9× | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 3 | 3.2% | 1.9× |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #26V621000September 29, 2026265,512 vehicles affected
steering: electric power assist system
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ram 1500 Promaster, Ram 2500 Promaster, Ram 3500 Promaster, and 2024-2026 Ram 3500 Electric (EV) vehicles. Water may enter the electric power steering wiring harness, which can disable power steering assist.
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring harness and electronic power steering gear, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed November 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 92D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.
NHTSA recall #25V876000December 17, 202586 vehicles affected
equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchor
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
NHTSA recall #25V720000October 23, 2025300,691 vehicles affected
engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat.
Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the cooling fan module and fuse. In addition dealers will provide an addendum for the manual and label for the power distribution center. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 11, 2025. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Additional owner notification letters were mailed in January, March, and June 2026. Remaining owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 67C, B3C, and C9C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
NHTSA recall #24V436000June 13, 20241,033,433 vehicles affected
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
NHTSA recall #24V416000June 6, 2024266 vehicles affected
equipment: other: labels; seats: mid/rear assembly; structure: body: door
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Ram Promaster vehicles. The vehicles are missing a side door beam, and the tire placard contains incorrect seating capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
A missing side door beam may not provide adequate occupant protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Incorrect seating capacity information can result in an improperly loaded vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a door beam and apply an overlay label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 1, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 53B.
NHTSA recall #24V129000February 22, 202427,744 vehicles affected
seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram Promaster vehicles. The driver seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
A malfunctioning seat belt warning system can result in improper seat belt use, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver seat belt buckle as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 02B.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2023 Ram Promaster.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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