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2023 Ram Promaster engine problems

The 2023 Ram Promaster has 23 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 27% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

23

Engine complaints

27%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

Promaster engine complaints by model year23 complaints2014: 14 complaints2015: 19 complaints2016: 13 complaints2017: 23 complaints2018: 12 complaints2019: 15 complaints2020: 8 complaints2021: 12 complaints2022: 9 complaints2023: 23 complaints2024: 3 complaints2025: 2 complaints2026: 1 complaints
Promaster engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

25V720000EngineOctober 23, 2025 · 300,691 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat.

Consequence

Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the cooling fan module and fuse. In addition dealers will provide an addendum for the manual and label for the power distribution center. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 11, 2025. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Additional owner notification letters were mailed in January, March, and June 2026. Remaining owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 67C, B3C, and C9C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.

What owners report

The vehicle experienced a thermal event that was caused by a defective fan motor. The vehicle has been inspected by stellantis and a third party investigator. Report attached

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 14, 2025 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2023 Ram Promaster have?

NHTSA has 23 complaints about the 2023 Ram Promaster engine — 27% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2023 Ram Promaster engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 25V720000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.