2018 RAM Promaster engine problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2018 RAM Promaster — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My vehicle is subject to open safety Recall 67C involving the cooling fan module and related fuse protection in the engine compartment. The recall has been open since October 2025. The manufacturer and dealer have confirmed that the remedy/parts are still not available and that there is no ETA for…”
filed Apr 26, 2026
“Hello, my 2018 Ram Promaster is exhibiting the same symptoms as recall 44A: metal debris in the transmission, which could possibly impact the parking pawl I believe. I have experienced transmission issues for the past 12 months and the Ram dealer in Carson city has identified the same metal debris…”
filed Jul 18, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheatCampaign 25V720000 · Oct 23, 2025
Related service bulletins
Water Pump & Chain Case Cover
109727 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 21, 2026Water Pump & Chain Case Cover
109724 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 21, 2026STARTER - ENGINE
109614 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 13, 2026STARTER - ENGINE
109512 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 8, 2026
Engine problems in other Promaster years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Promaster | 10 | 14% |
| 2022 Promaster | 7 | 12% |
| 2021 Promaster | 6 | 6% |
| 2020 Promaster | 4 | 10% |
| 2019 Promaster | 9 | 16% |
| 2017 Promaster | 19 | 33% |
| 2016 Promaster | 12 | 39% |
| 2015 Promaster | 16 | 27% |
| 2014 Promaster | 13 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.