2015 Ram Promaster Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 18 electrical system complaints for the 2015 Ram Promaster, 30% of its 60 total complaints that year. Three related recalls cover the trailer tow light module, a low-voltage harness connector, and the ignition switch. Median mileage at failure was 40,000.
- Electrical System complaints
- 18
- 30% of 60
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 40,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Instrument cluster and speedometer show erratic readings or fail to illuminate, sometimes present on delivery and requiring a replacement cluster reprogrammed with current mileage.
- Engine stalls without warning at various speeds and restarts on its own, linked by owners to the ignition switch recall.
- Tire pressure monitoring system triggers repeated false low-tire warnings that persist even after sensor replacement.
- Body control module reported as failed at low mileage, with dealers declining warranty coverage.
- Cooling fan blows fuses or malfunctions, producing a burning smell, overheating, and limp mode, which owners tie to a separate recall.
- One van caught fire while parked, unoccupied, and locked, resulting in a total loss.
When 2015 Ram Promaster electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 16, 2015, latest Mar 13, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2015 Ram Promaster
- NHTSA 16V253000Apr 28, 2016Electrical System6,422 vehicles
Electrical system:software
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured July 24, 2015, to February 15, 2016, and 2015-2016 ProMaster City vehicles manufactured August 15, 2014, to February 1, 2016. The Trailer Tow Lighting Control Module may have a software error on the affected vehicles and can prevent illumination of the trailer brake lights during brake actuation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Risk: Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Trailer Tow Light Control Module, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S22.
- NHTSA 16V202000Apr 11, 2016Electrical System23,930 vehicles
Electrical system
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram ProMaster City vans manufactured September 26, 2014, to March 5, 2016. A low-voltage electrical harness connector by the front driver seat may be susceptible to water intrusion and corrosion. Corrosion may result in a loss of communication to the Transmission Control Module (TCM) and may cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into and stay in neutral without warning the next time that the vehicle stops.
Risk: An unintended shift into neutral will prevent the vehicle from being moved. Additionally, if the driver turns off the engine, the driver will be unable to restart the engine. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the harness connector to under the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S24.
- NHTSA 15V799000Nov 25, 2015Electrical System16,106 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ram ProMaster vans manufactured October 1, 2014, to June 17, 2015. The affected vehicles have an ignition switch that may have an intermittent loss of electrical contact.
Risk: An intermittent loss of contact can result in a vehicle stall and/or a partial or complete loss of the air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control and/or instrument panel cluster. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch contact holder block, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R64.
Electrical System complaints by Promaster model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems in the 2015 Ram Promaster?
- NHTSA lists 18 electrical system complaints for the 2015 Promaster, making up 30% of all 60 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2015 Ram Promaster?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three electrical system recalls for the 2015 Promaster: campaign 16V253000 for the trailer tow light control module, 16V202000 for a low-voltage harness connector, and 15V799000 for the ignition switch contact holder block.
- At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported electrical complaints for the 2015 Promaster is 40,000 miles.
- Did any 2015 Promaster electrical complaints involve fires or crashes?
- NHTSA records one fire and zero crashes among the electrical system complaints for the 2015 Promaster, with no injuries reported.
- How does the 2015 Promaster compare to other years for electrical complaints?
- The 2015 Promaster's 18 electrical complaints represent 30% of its total complaints, similar to the 2014 model's 30% share, while the 2017 model year saw a higher 42% share.