Model year
2018 Ram Promaster City
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 16 complaints for the 2018 Ram Promaster City (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (7), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (2). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 24 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2015 27 complaints
- 2016 25 complaints
- 2017 19 complaints
- 2018 16 complaints
- 2019 5 complaints
- 2020 1 complaints
- 2021 5 complaints
- 2022 2 complaints
Recalls
18V149000 · Mar 6, 2018
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicles. The gears within the hydraulic rack and pinion steering system may have a casting defect that can cause a crack and a loss of hydraulic steering fluid.
18V129000 · Feb 22, 2018
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicles. The Tire Placards on these vehicles may indicate the incorrect total number of occupants allowed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
Complaints
16 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 1, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAN 2WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promaster City · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2018 Ram Promaster City at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.