Ram Promaster years to avoid
The Ram Promaster years to avoid are 2021, 2014, 2023, 2022 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
916
Total complaints
46
Recall campaigns
2014–2026
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Promaster years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | High complaint rate | 153 | |
| 2014 | High complaint rate | 117 | |
| 2023 | High complaints + open investigation | 113 | |
| 2022 | Open safety investigation | 92 |
Every Promaster year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 9 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 16 | 5 | |
| 2023avoid | 113 | 5 | |
| 2022avoid | 92 | 8 | |
| 2021avoid | 153 | 8 | |
| 2020 | 63 | 5 | |
| 2019 | 75 | 9 | |
| 2018 | 54 | 10 | |
| 2017 | 93 | 10 | |
| 2016 | 49 | 15 | |
| 2015 | 80 | 13 | |
| 2014avoid | 117 | 13 |
Common questions
What are the worst Ram Promaster years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Promaster years to avoid are 2021, 2014, 2023, 2022. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Ram Promaster?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Promaster years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ram Promaster have?
Across all model years, the Promaster has 46 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 916 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.