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2018 RAM Promaster City

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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16Owner complaints

Model-year median: 10.5

2Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Engine
7Electrical System
3Exterior Lighting
2Power Train
2Engine And Engine Cooling
1
All reported categories
Fuel/propulsion System
1Seat Belts
1Service Brakes
1Steering
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 9 of 16 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

3 reports
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Mileage unknown · Apr 22, 2022
Electrical SystemEngine

Driving on the expressway and the electrical gages started acting erratic then the motor turned off while driving. When the vehicle turned off we lost all control of the vehicle at 70 MPH. We hit the brakes hard causing traffic issues and stopped in traffic and could not move and had to call a tow truck to move the vehicle. Towe…

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Driving on the expressway and the electrical gages started acting erratic then the motor turned off while driving. When the vehicle turned off we lost all control of the vehicle at 70 MPH. We hit the brakes hard causing traffic issues and stopped in traffic and could not move and had to call a tow truck to move the vehicle. Towed the vehicle to the dealer that said the motor was bad and that FCA would have to replace it. We were told prior to this happening that the van had recalls but ours was fine.

NHTSA ODI #11461847

198,000 miles · Dec 1, 2020
Electrical System

ENGINE RADIATOR COOLING FAN SIEZED UP AND BECAME VERY HOT. COULD START FIRE AS WELL AS OVERHEAT ENGINE PROBLEM. PROBLEM FOUND ON A COOL DAY SITTING IDLING. VEHICLE WON'T BE 2 YEARS IN SERVICE FOR ANOTHER 3 MONTHS

NHTSA ODI #11377257

29,000 miles · Feb 15, 2020
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

REAR RUNNING - BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL TO TURN ON UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.

NHTSA ODI #11309309

Official recalls

2

18V149000 · Steering:rack And Pinion

Mar 6, 2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicles. The gears within the hydraulic rack and pinion steering system may have a casting defect that can cause a crack and a loss of hydraulic steering fluid.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A hydraulic steering fluid leak may require additional sudden steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear housing, replacing any affected rack-and-pinion assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U23.

18V129000 · Equipment:other:labels

Feb 22, 2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicles. The Tire Placards on these vehicles may indicate the incorrect total number of occupants allowed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the tire placard indicates an incorrect seating capacity, the operator may overload the vehicle, which can cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire placard, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U17.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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