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Buying a used 2018 RAM Promaster? Check these 10 recalls first
This is the heaviest recall year in the range: ten actions, including two critical fire risks, an engine cooling fan that can overheat and burn and radiator fan wiring that can overheat and catch fire. Others cover a cracking door-mounted side airbag sensor, engine computer stalling, shifter cables separating from the transmission, foldaway seats that may unlatch, and a reversed backup camera image. Of 37 unverified owner complaints, four mention crashes; electrical and engine lead, with powertrain close behind.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify by VIN that both radiator/cooling fan fire recalls were completed, not just scheduled
- Shift through every gear and confirm the shifter cable recall repair was done
- Fold and latch the rear seats, and check for stalling history and door airbag sensor faults
- Open recalls are repaired free at any RAM dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 RAM Promaster
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ram ProMaster engine cooling fan can overheat and burn | Equipment | critical |
| Ram ProMaster radiator fan wiring can overheat and catch fire | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Ram ProMaster side airbag sensor may crack in doors | AIR Bags | high |
| Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler engine computer may cause stalling | Electrical System | high |
| Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster foldaway seats may unlock | Seats | high |
| Ram ProMaster shifter cable may come loose from transmission | Power Train | high |
| Ram ProMaster paratransit shifter cable may separate from transmission | Power Train | high |
| Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster fold-away seats may unlock | Seats | medium |
| Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster foldaway seats may unlatch | Seats | medium |
| Ford Econoline and Ram ProMaster backup camera image reversed | Equipment | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
37 complaints filed for this model year, including 4 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | Yes |
| Engine | 11 | Yes |
| Power Train | 7 | Yes |
| Visibility And Wipers | 4 | None found |
| Brakes | 3 | None found |
| Steering | 2 | None found |