2021 Ram Promaster Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 20 electrical system complaints for the 2021 Ram Promaster, 18% of the 110 total complaints filed for that model year. One fire and one crash are linked to this category, and a related recall (24V197000) covers a taillight/turn signal wiring harness issue.
- Electrical System complaints
- 20
- 18% of 110
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 14,272 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- The blind spot monitor spontaneously disables itself, sometimes for hours or days, with dealers unable to consistently replicate the fault.
- A battery-related fire produced heavy white smoke inside a towed RV, prompting a fire department response.
- Headlights were reported to provide inadequate illumination at night with no warning light displayed, and the issue went undiagnosed by the dealer.
- An awning deployed unexpectedly upon engine startup despite a prior recall repair, creating an injury risk.
- A loose ground wire tied to an unrepaired recall caused the ABS and ESC warning lights to illuminate and nearly caused a crash.
- A solar panel mounted on the RV roof detached and hung by its electrical connector until another motorist flagged it down.
When 2021 Ram Promaster electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 6, 2021, latest May 26, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2021 Ram Promaster
- NHTSA 24V197000Mar 14, 2024Electrical System12,375 vehicles
Exterior lighting
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The wiring harness may have a poor connection, which can cause the left taillight and left turn signal to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: An inoperative left turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, and an inoperative left taillight can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the harness, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 21B.
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 many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2021 Ram Promaster?
- NHTSA lists 20 electrical system complaints for the 2021 Ram Promaster, which is 18% of the 110 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2021 Ram Promaster?
- Yes. Recall 24V197000 covers 2021-2022 Ram Promaster vehicles where a poor wiring harness connection can make the left taillight and left turn signal stop working. Dealers inspect and replace the harness as needed at no charge.
- Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data tied to this electrical complaint category shows one crash and one fire reported for the 2021 Ram Promaster, with no injuries listed.
- At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure across reported electrical system complaints for the 2021 Ram Promaster is 14,272 miles.
- What is the most common electrical complaint on this van?
- Owners most frequently report the blind spot monitoring system turning itself off unpredictably, along with wiring-harness-related lighting faults covered by the recall.