2022 Ram Promaster Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
82/100
#3 most-complained of 12 Promaster years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Ram Promaster ranks 3rd worst out of 12 model years, with a Complaint Index of 82 and 64 NHTSA complaints. Steering (30%), Engine (25%), and Collision Avoidance & Cameras (25%) are the top problem areas, backed by 8 recalls.
- Complaints
- 64
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2022 Ram Promaster problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering19 (30%)
- Engine16 (25%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras16 (25%)
- Electrical System14 (22%)
- Other8 (13%)
- Brakes7 (11%)
- Structure & Body7 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (3%)
- Airbags1 (2%)
- Lane Departure1 (2%)
What owners report
- Some owners report the engine area catching fire and smoking heavily while the van was parked briefly during a trip.
- Drivers describe phantom braking events where the forward collision warning triggers unexpectedly at highway speeds, sometimes paired with an odometer that misreads speed.
- Owners note the electronic parking brake engages on its own when the vehicle is in gear on hills, making it harder to control the van going up or down slopes.
- Some report the adaptive cruise control's intelligent speed assist automatically changes the set speed without driver input after detecting new speed limit signs.
- Owners describe the airbag warning light and forward collision warning icon illuminating repeatedly during nearly every drive, along with an unavailable SOS call message on the infotainment screen.
- Some drivers say the sliding side door's interior release lever fails to catch, occasionally locking them inside the van.
2022 Ram Promaster recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V876000Dec 17, 2025Other86 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
- NHTSA 25V720000Oct 23, 2025Engine300,691 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat.
Risk: Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cooling fan module and fuse. In addition dealers will provide an addendum for the manual and label for the power distribution center. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 11, 2025. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Additional owner notification letters were mailed in January, March, and June 2026. Remaining owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 67C, B3C, and C9C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
- NHTSA 25V330000May 21, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras235,640 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Ram ProMaster vehicles. A software error in the security gateway module may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the security gateway module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 40C.
2022 compared with other Promaster years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Ram Promaster reliable?
- Compared to other Promaster model years, 2022 ranks 3rd worst out of 12 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 82 and a verdict of Avoid based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ram Promaster?
- NHTSA data shows Steering complaints lead at 30% of reports, followed by Engine issues at 25% and Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues also at 25%. Electrical System complaints account for 22%.
- Does the 2022 Ram Promaster have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2022 Ram Promaster, covering areas including the engine cooling fan, rearview camera software, seat belt warning chime, and taillight wiring.
- How does the 2022 Promaster compare to the 2021 and 2023 model years?
- The 2021 Promaster has a higher Complaint Index of 91 with 110 complaints, and the 2023 model has the highest Complaint Index of 100 with 88 complaints, both also rated Avoid, making 2022 slightly better than both but still worse than most other years.
- What mileage do 2022 Ram Promaster problems typically show up at?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 19,051 miles for the 2022 Promaster overall, with Steering and Engine issues showing a median of 26,602 miles.