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2014 Ram Promaster Engine Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
18%of 71 total for the year
Median mileage
3,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Ram Promaster, 18% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“There is a defect in the engine electrical system that keeps burning parts out like light bulbs, engine coil packs, & dash components. The suspension in the rear squeeks so badly that you have to wear ear plugs to drive it. The engine smells of antifreeze leaking all the time and the breaks squeal and grind... Our dealer tries to fix things but keeps telling us that dodge has not come up with a fix for my problems as of yet. Dealer refuses to document repair attemps and gives us no paperwork!”

NHTSA complaint #10782355, filed 2015-10, 3,000 miles

“From the very beginning, I have smelled a coolant leak. The radiator cooling fans have run excessively and intermittently... Even at below zero temperatures.they have replaced my radiator twice, cooling fans and control module...most recently the head gasket was replaced at a cost of another $2400.00 and I still have leakage issues. The coolant reservoir needs to be refilled every time I go in for an oil change. I have another appointment with dodge of burnsville, mn on 12/29/16 to hopefully find out where the leak(s) is/are. …”

NHTSA complaint #10937911, filed 2016-12, 10,000 miles

“I bought it brand new at 500 miles the brakes started squeezing, numerous trips to dealer they say there may be a recall and will contact me never heard back , replace brakes and rotors at 38k miles , now 70k miles brakes and rotors worn out again, stopping every thing always squeals even when new , 2nd lay there some sort of short some times all power on radio etc goes off by it self than comes back on after several minutes 3rd I complained about the body rusting at 2500 miles I'm very disappointed and would not by such another cheap vechile nor would I recommend one to anyone else 4th…”

NHTSA complaint #10863763, filed 2016-05, 500 miles

“I purchased the Promaster on 7/17, on 7/20 the rear door open message showed up on the dash. I took it to the dealer and left it there. As of today 7/29 it is still not fixed. According to the service manager at safford dodge in warrenton, va, the bcm , basic control module is the problem. Dodge has sent two regional technicians to try to solve the issue which is software related. After the rear door open message was fixed an ABS message appeared on the dash. That was resolved (so they say) and now the bcm does not recognize the middle seat of the dual passenger seat configuration. …”

NHTSA complaint #10617285, filed 2014-07, 850 miles

“When we drove 2014 Ram Promaster off the lot the check back door light was on and back door would not latch properly. Dealer ordered new latch and replaced it twice, but door still does not always latch. At approximately 15k miles, check engine light went on and 2014 Ram Promaster went into limp mode. Took to dealer (tate chrysler jeep dodge, 5629 buckeystown pike, frederick, md), where throttle position sensor was replaced, but this did not fix problem. Continued to have problem with engine light/limp mode. …”

NHTSA complaint #11064934, filed 2018-01, 15,000 miles

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Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025350%
2024327%
20231011%
2022812%
202165%
2020410%
20191017%
20181129%
20171933%
20161236%
20151626%
20141318%

Other parts of the 2014 Ram Promaster

Electrical system
19 complaints
Brakes
15 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Ram Promaster

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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