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All cars · Ram ProMaster · 2020

2020 Ram ProMaster. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index29100 = average car
Complaints14NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold50,556U.S. model year
Per 100K sold28complaints
Complaint rank#1 of 8among the 8 scored Ram ProMaster model years (2015–2022); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,600 and 19,100 miles. Median 11,143, from 6 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Transmission & drivetrain21%
Seat belts14%
Wheels7%
Speed control7%
Seats7%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1420104

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 5

  • 25V876000 Dec 2025 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Restraints/Securement / Latch/Anchor /

    Defect. Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

    Risk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy. Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

  • 25V720000 Oct 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Radiator Assembly

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat.

    Risk. Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the cooling fan module and fuse. In addition dealers will provide an addendum for the manual and label for the power distribution center. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 11, 2025. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Additional owner notification letters were mailed in January, Mar

  • 25V552000 Aug 2025 Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster and 2019-2020 Dodge Journey vehicles. Cracks in the microprocessor may cause the vehicle's rearview camera image not to display properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.

    Risk. A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning September 30, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 59C.

  • 23V301000 Apr 2023 Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Internal / Park Pawl

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with a 62TE transmission. The park pawl may not fully engage the park gear due to debris inside the transmission.

    Risk. A partially engaged park pawl can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

    Remedy. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace, as necessary, the transmission or components within the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 44A.

  • 20V374000 Jun 2020 Air Bags

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Ram Promaster vans and 1500 pickups. The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain airbag which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment.

    Risk. In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy. FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is W52.

Manufacturer communications 228

Ram filed 228 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • SEAL, Input If looking to replace stubshaft due to ATX fluid leaking, do not replace PTU seals
  • Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1
  • Transmission,Trans Oil Pump,Torque Converter, Flexplate, Rear Seal, Engine NOTE: FOR ALL…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Ram ProMaster VAN 2WDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Ram ProMaster City VAN FWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Engines and drivetrains 1

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.4L 4-cylAuto 9-spdFWD21 / 28 / 24Regular$2,600

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2014–2025 Ram ProMaster, 7.4M views.

TopicVideosViews
Windows, doors & mirrors5231K
Heat, A/C & blend door6154K
Infotainment, battery & electrical8132K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition3115K
Gauges, lights & wiring289K
Brakes & ABS242K
Timing chain & engine227K
Transmission & shifter124K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2017813540,483Electrical
2018381846,600Electrical
2019372156,409Transmission & drivetrain
2020291450,556Transmission & drivetrain
20211116863,361Lane assist
2022634860,936Automatic emergency braking
20231029981,663Steering

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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