2017 Ram Promaster engine problems

Related recalls

• Recall 19V818000Nov 15, 201999,128 vehicles
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN · EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning (A/C). The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.

  Risk: An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Chrysler will inform owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. Interim owner notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 10, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began July 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB2.

What owners say

1. Filed May 18, 2026PAEngine

   COMPONENT FAILED: Left transmission mount bracket and its fasteners on a 2017 RAM ProMaster with 3.6L V6 Pentastar (sales code ERB) and 62TE 6-speed automatic (sales code DG2). At least one bracket-to-transaxle bolt sheared. The bracket separated from the transmission, the powertrain dropped on the driver side, the left front CV axle pulled out of the transaxle, and transmission fluid loss occurred. The transmission case casting also appears cracked at the bracket mounting…

   NHTSA complaint #11738594 · source
2. Filed May 21, 2025WAEngineOther / Unknown

   The contact owns a 2017 Ram Promaster 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V818000 (Equipment, Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not…

   NHTSA complaint #11662389 · source
3. Filed Sep 13, 2024CAElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   There’s already a recall on the engine cooling fans. I was driving on the freeway when the cooling g fans failed causing overheating and major damage to the engine, specifically the head gasket, thermostat, and radiator. I took it to the dealer after finding out about the recall. They replaced the fans but are still not working correctly. They also refused to repair the other damages that were caused due to the recall part failure. I use my vehicle for work and have been…

   NHTSA complaint #11614481 · source
4. Filed Sep 11, 2024CAElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   What happened: While driving on the freeway, the engine cooling fans failed, causing the engine temperature to rise excessively and increasing pressure within the cooling system. This resulted in a hole being blown through the thermostat, and all the coolant leaked out. Only after the coolant was lost did the engine overheating warning lamp come on. I safely pulled over, but the engine had already overheated severely. I was unable to drive the vehicle for a week while…

   NHTSA complaint #11614112 · source
5. Filed Feb 20, 2024AZEngine

   Both cams need to be replaced. Upon doing internet research and talking with the service advisor this is a very commom problem and recalls have been done on other years but not 2017. Henry Miller Dodge Ram is where my vehicle is currently at and who advised the issues at hand. The check engine light comes on and computer shows misfire.

   NHTSA complaint #11573013 · source
6. Filed Jun 16, 202385,000 miGAFireTowedElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   The contact owned a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the parking lot of a residential building and turning the engine off, approximately 36 hours later the contact was alerted by the property manager that the vehicle was on fire. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. During the failure, the vehicle was destroyed. A fire report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed to a local holding yard. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11527396 · source
7. Filed Jun 12, 2023FLElectrical SystemEngine

   2017, 119,000 miles. 8/9/18: maintenance transmission service at 62,651 miles. 6/4/20 Recall WOO shifter cable replaced. 11/11/21 AGM Interstate battery MTX-49 replaced. ISSUE: End of May 2022 (~117,000 miles) had driven from Florida & back 2x without any problems but was slowing down by taking my foot off the gas for exit ramp - the engine started roaring louder & the vehicle apparently had shifted to ?neutral - pulled off the road & shifted to P & then to D & drove on home…

   NHTSA complaint #11526688 · source
8. Filed Jun 2, 2023COElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Was not notified that my Ram Promaster 2017 needed two recalls when purchasing it from an official Ram dealership in 2020 with 35k miles on it. Now, at 90k miles I'm having to replace a radiator and cables that failed as a result of the coolant fan being replaced. Took it to two separate shops (first shop couldn't lift it) which both confirmed that my radiator experienced failure and caused electrical faults including blowing a 60amp fuse because this part was not replaced.…

   NHTSA complaint #11525077 · source
9. Filed Jul 11, 2021FLEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The engine has been replaced in the truck with under 95k then the transmission goes down at 105k. Paid over 13k just for those two repairs within 4 months period. Those vans needs to be recalled for many complaints!

   NHTSA complaint #11424290 · source
10. Filed Apr 8, 2021134,000 miMIEngine

    The etc warming light will come on and the van will decrease power momentarily , i usually pull over, turn the engine off and then back on. That light goes out and then the check engine light will come on and stay on. After several starts and stops the check engine light goes out. Dealer fixed it last week but the red flashing lights came on again as well as the check engine light.

    NHTSA complaint #11407080 · source
11. Filed Feb 18, 202181,000 miOKEngine

    We have 3 ram promasters and all 3 have an oil leak at the oil cooler, costing over $800 each to have repaired. Again, all 3 have had the same issue resulting in over $2,400 in repairs.

    NHTSA complaint #11396757 · source
12. Filed Dec 8, 2020FLEngine

    Local dealer, sunsr dodge, not responsive to completing recalls. Nhtsa recall# 19v818 and 20v-036. Andrew hodgson sarasota fl [email removed]

    NHTSA complaint #11378415 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology