2023 Ram Promaster Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2023 Ram Promaster, 4% of the 95 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While driving the dash screen show a caution with a note that vehicle is in Limp Mode as I was on a freeway this became a huge problem putting my life at risk and for others moving at the speed of traffic then suddenly having to decelerate in order to move around me. This problem has been reported to the dealership and confirmed that this is a common issue, there was no warning ahead of time.”
NHTSA complaint #11743532, filed 2026-06“Moisture in the air has corroded the wiring harness and connections to the Rack and Pinion causing the power steering to freak out and jerk the sheen all over the place and then cut out while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11722004, filed 2026-03“while turning a corner the power steering module shorted out the power steering rack gear assembly causing the vehicle to have control of the steering and unable to turn the wheel almost colliding with other vehicles. the power steering module light comes on along with the hill start assist, the forward collision warning, the ESM lights all come on. The steering wheel does not turn and had to tow to the dealership , the dealership informs me that there are two others in the shop for the exact same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11666063, filed 2025-06“While driving in forward motion, the van seems to brake or downshift for a brief second. Seems to pull to left a little. Could be very hazardous if this isn’t fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11730689, filed 2026-04Related service bulletins
- 11024056Oct 2, 2025948TE Transmission Reaction Shaft Service Bushing Kit Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following…
- 11005078Jul 17, 2024Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following…
- 10251803Jan 17, 2024WARRANTY BULLETIN D-23-24 2019 - 2021 RAM Promaster (VF) 62TE Transmission Core Returns (Rev.A )
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 | 13 | 12% |
| 2020 | 10 | 24% |
| 2019 | 24 | 40% |
| 2018 | 7 | 18% |
| 2017 | 14 | 25% |
| 2016 | 8 | 24% |
| 2015 | 12 | 20% |
| 2014 | 14 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2023 Ram Promaster
39 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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.
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