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2017 Ram Promaster Electrical system Problems

Complaints
20about this part
Share
35%of 57 total for the year
Median mileage
43,500miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Ram Promaster, 35% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“Had the van serviced per the recall for the engine cooling fan issue. Took to the dealership I purchased from. After driving away from the dealership and getting about 50 miles down the road the service engine light came on. I could never get ahold of the dealership again. Don jackson in atlanta. They would never return calls. I took to another dealership and they say it's the engine cooling fan relay is shot. I did not have this problem before.”

NHTSA complaint #11360452, filed 2020-09, 70,000 miles

“Cooling fan 3 bearing failed 1 year after purchase, p0482 p0696 cel came on, no TSB's no recalls, no information on wiring diagrams available. Replaced fans with new fans and all relays and shroud and sensors, not under warranty, now fans don't work at all, cel still on 696 and 482 even after reset. Countless google search results with same problem. Feels like this should be a recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11207203, filed 2019-05, 151,000 miles

“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Ram Promaster 1500. The vehicle was purchased on February 16, 2024. The contact stated that at the time of purchase, the mileage was 84,000. The vehicle was taken to Valvoline, where the odometer was reported in 2018 February 2023 at 346,000. The contact purchased a Carfax report, which indicated that the mileage was 346,544 in January 2023. In addition, the dealer was made aware of the discrepancy, and the contact was informed that the vehicle would be collected, and the sale would be voided; however, the down payment would not be returned.”

NHTSA complaint #11719802, filed 2026-02, 346,544 miles

“Tpms system inoperable. Ongoing for 3rd consecutive month without repair solution from Ram. Instructed to continue driving until engineer is available next year.”

NHTSA complaint #11051679, filed 2017-12, 7,000 miles

“1 the light coming on off on dash board its saying running lights out I check all the lights everything working its just coming on and off its self when my headlights its on . On my vehicles even doesnt have the runnning lights 2 im adding antifreeze like every 10k to 15k milles dealer told me that normal 3 engine have some vibration shaking looks like loosing power”

NHTSA complaint #11073437, filed 2018-02

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025117%
2024327%
20232526%
20221624%
20211917%
2020819%
201958%
20181129%
20172035%
2016721%
20151728%
20141927%

Other parts of the 2017 Ram Promaster

Engine
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology