How common are engine problems in the 2017 Ram Promaster?

NHTSA lists 24 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Promaster, which is 42% of all 57 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Ram Promaster engine?

The dataset's related_recalls field is empty, but multiple owner complaints reference recall campaigns involving the engine cooling fan, described in their own words as ongoing service issues.

At what mileage do engine problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure for engine-area complaints on the 2017 Promaster is 75,000 miles.

Are the engine issues dangerous?

NHTSA data for this engine-area category on the 2017 Promaster includes 2 crashes and 2 fires, with no injuries reported.

How does 2017 compare to other Promaster years for engine complaints?

The 2017 model's engine-area share is 42% of its total complaints, higher than 2018 (32%), 2019 (30%), and 2020 (24%), among the years listed.

2017 Ram Promaster Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 24 engine-area complaints for the 2017 Ram Promaster, 42% of its 57 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 75,000 miles, with 2 fires and 2 crashes reported. No specific recall is tied to this dataset's related_recalls field, though owners reference engine cooling fan recall campaigns in their narratives.

Engine complaints: 24; 42% of 57
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 75,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Engine cooling fan assembly failures leading to overheating, noise, and heat coming from the engine bay, with some owners reporting misfires after repair.
Owners describe engine compartment fires, including one where white smoke preceded flames while the vehicle was parked.
Some owners report long delays getting recall-related engine cooling repairs completed due to parts unavailability at dealerships.
Owners mention persistent check engine lights and vibration returning shortly after cooling fan service.
Reports of engine vibration and a feeling of power loss alongside frequent antifreeze top-offs.

When 2017 Ram Promaster engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 17, 2017, latest May 18, 2026.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2017 to May 2026; peak Jun 2023 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2017 Ram Promaster

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Promaster model year

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

201418 (25%)
201522 (37%)
201615 (47%)
201724 (42%)
201812 (32%)
201918 (30%)
202010 (24%)
202114 (13%)
202216 (25%)
202325 (28%)
20243 (27%)
20253 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2017 Ram Promaster?: NHTSA lists 24 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Promaster, which is 42% of all 57 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Ram Promaster engine?: The dataset's related_recalls field is empty, but multiple owner complaints reference recall campaigns involving the engine cooling fan, described in their own words as ongoing service issues.
At what mileage do engine problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure for engine-area complaints on the 2017 Promaster is 75,000 miles.
Are the engine issues dangerous?: NHTSA data for this engine-area category on the 2017 Promaster includes 2 crashes and 2 fires, with no injuries reported.
How does 2017 compare to other Promaster years for engine complaints?: The 2017 model's engine-area share is 42% of its total complaints, higher than 2018 (32%), 2019 (30%), and 2020 (24%), among the years listed.