YearToAvoid

2014 Ram Promaster Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 18 engine complaints for the 2014 Ram Promaster, 25% of its 71 total complaints that year. A February 2014 recall (campaign 14V032000) covers an accelerator pedal stopper issue, and the median mileage at failure across engine complaints is 4,000.

Engine complaints
18
25% of 71
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
4,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report coolant odor inside and outside the van along with squeaky rear noises, with coolant found circulating without visible leaks on the ground.
  • Some owners describe the oil cooler filter failing, letting coolant mix with engine oil.
  • Others report the diesel particulate filter (DPF) throwing repeat codes that dealers could not resolve after multiple attempts.
  • A few owners describe the vehicle locking up at slow speeds with the gear shifter in reverse and the engine housed in the undercarriage failing to respond.
  • One owner described a cooling fan seizing and overheating, with the plastic shroud smoking and melting, comparing it to a separate recall that did not cover the 2014 model year.

When 2014 Ram Promaster engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 24, 2014, latest Jul 18, 2025.

2014 Ram Promaster engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2014Aug 2015May 2016Jan 2018Dec 2021Feb 2025
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2014 to Jul 2025; peak Jan 2018 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2014 Ram Promaster

  1. NHTSA 14V032000Feb 4, 2014Engine7,935 vehicles

    Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal

    Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram ProMaster vehicles manufactured July 1, 2013, through December 10, 2013. In the affected vehicles, if the accelerator pedal is pushed downward at a certain angle, the pedal may get stuck in the wide open throttle position due to interference with the accelerator pedal stopper.

    Risk: A stuck accelerator pedal can result in uncontrolled acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal stopper with a larger one, free of charge. The recall is began on March 27, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P02. Note: These vehicles are equipped with a brake override system. In the event a pedal is trapped, pushing on the brake pedal will brake the vehicle and enable the driver to slow and stop and turn off the vehicle.

Engine complaints by Promaster model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201418 (25%)
  2. 201522 (37%)
  3. 201615 (47%)
  4. 201724 (42%)
  5. 201812 (32%)
  6. 201918 (30%)
  7. 202010 (24%)
  8. 202114 (13%)
  9. 202216 (25%)
  10. 202325 (28%)
  11. 20243 (27%)
  12. 20253 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2014 Ram Promaster have?
NHTSA lists 18 engine complaints for the 2014 Ram Promaster, which is 25% of the 71 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to engine problems on the 2014 Ram Promaster?
Yes. Campaign 14V032000, reported February 4, 2014, covers an accelerator pedal stopper issue and led to a dealer replacement of the pedal stopper.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2014 Ram Promaster?
The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on this model year is 4,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much higher mileage.
Did the 2014 Ram Promaster engine complaints involve crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to engine complaints for the 2014 Ram Promaster.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.