2018 RAM Promaster City Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2018 RAM Promaster City has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (7 reports).

2Recalls
16Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2018 RAM Promaster City recalls

Steering Fluid Leak Can Make Steering Suddenly Harder

Recall 18V149Mar 6, 2018225 vehicles affected

A casting defect in the gears of the hydraulic rack and pinion steering system can cause a crack, leading to a loss of hydraulic steering fluid.

Tire placard may list wrong occupant count, risking overload

Recall 18V129Feb 22, 20183,460 vehicles affected

The tire placard on certain vehicles may state an incorrect total number of occupants allowed.

Most common 2018 RAM Promaster City problems

Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine7
Electrical System3
Exterior Lighting2
Power Train2
Service Brakes1
Steering1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Seat Belts1
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

2025-05-07, Power Train
The contact owns a 2018 Ram Promaster. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, the engine seized, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was started, and the vehicle was driven to the residence. The failure occurred intermittently; however, the failure became a persistent failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 69,900.
2025-03-08, Engine
My vehicle has shut off on several occasions while driving. No oil or engine light appeared on, but my oil was very low. No ill or negative indicators came up whatsoever. The vehicle stopped in places which I was not able to stay or park at. Some people were honking because my vehicle was blocking traffic. I believe the first time I encountered the problem was around 106,000miles. The problem has continued up to now at 120,00miles. Dealerships and myself have added oil but the problem continues with no indicators communicating an issue, though there clearly is one.
2024-07-03, Engine
The contact owns a 2018 Ram Promaster City. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light and the throttle control system warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was unsure of the diagnostic results; however, the contact was informed that the vehicle would be repaired under an unstated recall. The dealer performed an unstated test on the vehicle and then informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired because the vehicle was no longer under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,405.
2024-04-17, Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact owns a 2018 Ram Promaster City. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was hot. The contact added coolant to the engine; however, the coolant was gone in less than two weeks. The contact then stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal knocking noise was coming from the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
2023-09-20, Seat Belts
The front passenger seat belt would not pull out to secure passengers. I took the vehicle to an independent service center to see about fixing the problem. They were unable to fix the device. I was traveling and could not get to my home dealer until I returned. I was unable to take any passengers in my vehicle for safety reasons without a functioning seatbelt. I ordered a replacement seat belt assembly from the dealer and had to wait 4 weeks before the part came in. The dealer was able to replace the old assembly with the new one.

2018 RAM Promaster City questions

Does the 2018 RAM Promaster City have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 RAM Promaster City: Steering Fluid Leak Can Make Steering Suddenly Harder; Tire placard may list wrong occupant count, risking overload. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 RAM Promaster City?

Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (7), Electrical System (3), Exterior Lighting (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 RAM Promaster City has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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