2017 Ram Promaster Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,325miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 Ram Promaster, 4% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,325 miles.
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.
“My passenger side window randomly fell down halfway. At the time the vehicle had not been driven or opened for 3 days. We happen to be outside when it occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #11233326, filed 2019-07, 77,325 miles“The windshield cowl on this vehicle is poorly designed, allowing water intrusion from multiple points. This is not a minor leak but a severe design flaw that creates immediate and dangerous safety hazards while driving, particularly at highway speeds. The most critical issue is water pouring directly onto the serpentine belt and pulley system. While driving at highway speeds in heavy rain, I lost power steering after water intrusion caused the belt to slip. This sudden loss of steering assist made the vehicle extremely difficult to control, especially in traffic and during turns. …”
NHTSA complaint #11648025, filed 2025-03Related service bulletins
- 10229807Dec 13, 2022Flash: Body Control Module (BCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the BCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp…
- 10229806Dec 13, 2022Flash: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Module Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the HVAC control module with the latest available software. The…
- 10223777Jul 26, 2022Window Regulator Motor Assembly Servicing
- 10223456May 26, 2021Wind Or Whistle Noise From Windshield
- 10198390May 26, 2021Wind Or Whistle Noise From Windshield
- 10230053May 21, 2021Outside Power Folding Mirror Shakes Vibrates Or Is Loose
- 10223441May 21, 2021Outside Power Folding Mirror Shakes Vibrates Or Is Loose
- 10223281May 21, 2021Outside Power Folding Mirror Shakes Vibrates Or Is Loose
- 10198375May 21, 2021Outside Power Folding Mirror Shakes Vibrates Or Is Loose
- 10220098Nov 20, 2019Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Ram Promaster
20 complaintsEngine
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 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.
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