Total Complaints
5 filings
RAM PROMASTER 2500 · model year
5 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2021RAMPROMASTER 2500 carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2021 PROMASTER 2500 is power train with 2 filings, followed by service brakes (1) and seats (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause.
NHTSA currently has 7 investigation files overlapping the 2021 PROMASTER 2500, and 4 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
Total Complaints
5 filings
Crashes Reported
2 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1 |
The contact owns a 2021 Ram Promaster 2500. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH uphill, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle started rolling backwards down the hill. The contact depressed the brake pedal and stopped the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, then the vehicle was towed to another dealer and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified on the failure but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.
Mileage: 37,000
The contact owns a 2021 Ram Promaster 2500. The contact stated while driving on the interstate 70-75 MPH, on the inside lane overtaking other vehicles, the passenger’s side power mirror closed without driver input. The contact depressed the mirror button, but the mirror failed to respond. The contact pulled over and adjusted the mirror. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Mileage: 20,000
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V301000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that after placing the vehicle in reverse it failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had been driven to the dealer where it was confirmed that the transmission had failed; however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 67,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Mileage: 67,000
The brakes on this Ram Promaster 2500 failed 100 percent with the pedal going to the floor and not returning upwards. This occurred without warning. The drivers' safety and the safety of cross traffic were at extreme risk. With no brakes, the vehicle crossed through a T intersection and came to an abrupt stop after crossing a ditch and then becoming lodged into a concrete drainage structure. The driver was severely injured and hospitalized. There were no warning lamps or unusual noise coming from the vehicle. The current status of the vehicle is unknown as it was a rental and upon requesting an inspection the vehicle was removed and no access was granted. It is also believed the poor quality driver's seat contributed to the spinal injury of the driver as the seat has no padding and no shock-absorbing capacity and very limited adjustments. Additionally, no airbags were deployed even though the driver's new I-phone 14 pro's SOS feature was enabled, and dialed 911 via satellite du
The brakes on this Ram Promaster 2500 failed 100 percent with the pedal going to the floor and not returning upwards. This occurred without warning. The drivers' safety and the safety of cross traffic were at extreme risk. With no brakes, the vehicle crossed through a T intersection and came to an abrupt stop after crossing a ditch and then becoming lodged into a concrete drainage structure. The driver was severely injured and hospitalized. There were no warning lamps or unusual noise coming from the vehicle. The current status of the vehicle is unknown as it was a rental and upon requesting an inspection the vehicle was removed and no access was granted. It is also believed the poor quality driver's seat contributed to the spinal injury of the driver as the seat has no padding and no shock-absorbing capacity and very limited adjustments. Additionally, no airbags were deployed even though the driver's new I-phone 14 pro's SOS feature was enabled, and dialed 911 via satellite du
Loss of Power Steering Assist
Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure
2022 RAM Transmission Snap Ring Failure
High pressure fuel pump failure
High pressure fuel pump failure
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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