2017 RAM Promaster electrical system problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2017 RAM Promaster — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Ram Promaster 1500. The vehicle was purchased on February 16, 2024. The contact stated that at the time of purchase, the mileage was 84,000. The vehicle was taken to Valvoline, where the odometer was reported in 2018 February 2023 at 346,000. The contact…”
filed Feb 23, 2026
“The windshield cowl on this vehicle is poorly designed, allowing water intrusion from multiple points. This is not a minor leak but a severe design flaw that creates immediate and dangerous safety hazards while driving, particularly at highway speeds. The most critical issue is water pouring…”
filed Mar 13, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 Rev. K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 REV.I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 29, 2026STARTER - ENGINE
109614 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 13, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Promaster years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Promaster | 21 | 28% |
| 2022 Promaster | 13 | 22% |
| 2021 Promaster | 19 | 18% |
| 2020 Promaster | 7 | 18% |
| 2019 Promaster | 4 | 7% |
| 2018 Promaster | 11 | 30% |
| 2016 Promaster | 7 | 23% |
| 2015 Promaster | 16 | 27% |
| 2014 Promaster | 19 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 RAM Promaster
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.