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2021 Ram Promaster Body and structure Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
4%of 111 total for the year
Median mileage
17,136miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2021 Ram Promaster, 4% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,136 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“Vehicle bottomed out and lodged on concrete entering driveway. Thor Scope Ram Promaster 1500 Chassis sits low and Thor installed Cummins Onan generator and 2 Trojan batteries under the chassis, that sit 2 or more inches below the rear axle against the Cummins install guidelines. The generator needs 6 to 8 inches for ventilation according to manual and RV mechanics. …”

NHTSA complaint #11423695, filed 2021-07

“The contact owns a 2021 Ram Promaster 3500. The contact stated that the screen display was black and the back-over prevention camera was inoperable. Additionally, the speedometer was blinking and causing a distraction. The radio and hands-free calling were inoperable. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V552000 (Structure). The contact called an unknown local dealer and was referred to a Dodge dealer for assistance. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that there was no warranty coverage on the vehicle and the parts were not yet available. …”

NHTSA complaint #11700023, filed 2025-11, 14,272 miles

“The contact owns a 2021 Jayco Swift RV built on a 2021 Ram Promaster 3500 Chassis. The contact stated that while driving downhill at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to shift out of low gear, and the RPMS were significantly high. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the motorhome standard weight had exceeded the transmission and engine capacity. The contact stated that the only equipment that was added to the RV standard weight was a spare tire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11614461, filed 2024-09, 20,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202311%
2022710%
202144%
201912%
201825%
201735%
201523%
201423%

Other parts of the 2021 Ram Promaster

Back-over prevention (rear camera)
24 complaints
Other or unknown
21 complaints
Electrical system
19 complaints
Lane departure
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Wheels
7 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 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