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2019 Ram Promaster Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
24about this part
Share
40%of 60 total for the year
Median mileage
66,500miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Ram Promaster, 40% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“We have contacted Ram and our local dealer multiple times. Dealer says they are not receiving parts for recall w00. Ram says they are sending a limited number. We were #10 on the dealer repair list a month ago. Now we are 15. Ram and the dealer need to step up and get this issue fixed for all Ram 3500 owners now.”

NHTSA complaint #11330078, filed 2020-06, 21,000 miles

“Around 4,000 miles my brand new van died on me going up a small incline round around a small curve. I lost all power and a head on vehicle almost hit me head on because I list all power, I lost power steering, I lost braking power and I and my dad almost died because I was veering off a cliff. I restarted the vehicle and was able to return the vehicle to the road. At around 5,000 miles my air bag light came on for a half of a day driving. I have had radiator fluid smell and leaking. …”

NHTSA complaint #11404508, filed 2021-03, 4,000 miles

“My vehicle has been recalled for a safety issue w00 20v-036. There is no engineering fix yet designed. Winnebago/dodge and it's associated dealers are still selling the vehicle despite the recall while owners wait for corrective measures.”

NHTSA complaint #11317412, filed 2020-03, 4,900 miles

“Responded to recall letter - park engagement by making appointment at York Chrysler dealership where I purchased vehicle brand new. Dropped off on 4/11/24 I still do not have vehicle back as of today 7/30/24 with NO ETA waiting on transmission from Fiat Corp of American and the recall has been closed. NOT CLOSED how could be closed when I dropped a perfectly good vehicle at recall appointment and have no vehicle”

NHTSA complaint #11605514, filed 2024-07

“Called local dealer to have repair done, they put me on the list because they did not have the parts, said they would call to set up my appointment when it came in. This was almost two years ago and i have not got the call yet. It was Huntington Beach Chrysler,Dodge, Jeep, Ram.”

NHTSA complaint #11485680, filed 2022-09

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202344%
202223%
20211312%
20201024%
20192440%
2018718%
20171425%
2016824%
20151220%
20141420%

Other parts of the 2019 Ram Promaster

Engine
10 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Seats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Ram Promaster

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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