2021 RAM Promaster reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2021 RAM Promaster — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 143
- 143 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- 21 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 8
- see below
- Reported harm
- 2 reported crashes · 4 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,307
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs RAM median
-167
median 310 across 37 RAM records
Vs 2019-2023
-96
median 240 complaints in 444 records
Top component share
15%
Unknown Or Other: 21 complaints
What owners report fails — 2021 RAM Promaster
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 21
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17
- BACK OVER PREVENTION 15
- LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION 14
- POWER TRAIN 10
8 recalls on record for the 2021 RAM Promaster
- NHTSA 25V876000 · 2026 · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR R An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 24V197000 · 2025 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING An inoperative left turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, and an inoperative left taillight can
- NHTSA 25V552000 · 2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a c
- NHTSA 25V720000 · 2025 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 24V416000 · 2024 · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR A missing side door beam may not provide adequate occupant protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Incorre
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2021 RAM Promaster units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2021 RAM Promaster reliable?
NHTSA has 143 consumer complaints on record for the 2021 RAM Promaster and 8 recalls. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (21 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2021 RAM Promaster units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 RAM Promaster?
Owners most often report problems with: unknown or other (21), electrical system (17), back over prevention (15), lane departure: blind spot detection (14). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2021 RAM Promaster?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.