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2022 Ram Promaster Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 16 engine complaints for the 2022 Ram Promaster, 25% of its 64 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 26,602 miles. A related recall, campaign 25V720000, covers a radiator fan electrical circuit that may overheat, including one report of a fire.

Engine complaints
16
25% of 64
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
26,602 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the cooling fan module's electrical circuit overheating, in some cases leading to smoke and fire from the engine compartment.
  • Some owners describe the vehicle rapidly decelerating on the highway without brake input, tied to adaptive cruise control misreading road signs or surface changes.
  • Several owners report a stored crankcase breather vent valve fault code with no available repair.
  • Multiple owners say they were notified of recall 25V720000 for the engine and cooling system but that replacement parts were not yet available at the dealer.
  • One owner reported speedometer and cruise control units randomly switching between MPH and km/h after startup, with no warning lamp.

When 2022 Ram Promaster engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 23, 2022, latest Sep 4, 2026.

2022 Ram Promaster engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2022Dec 2022Dec 2023May 2024Jun 2025Feb 2026Sep 2026
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2022 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2022 Ram Promaster

  1. 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.

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

What engine problems do owners report on the 2022 Ram Promaster?
Owners report a cooling fan electrical circuit that can overheat and lead to smoke or fire, a crankcase breather vent valve fault code, and sudden deceleration events linked to adaptive cruise control. NHTSA lists 16 engine complaints for this model year, 25% of its 64 total complaints.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Ram Promaster engine?
Yes. Campaign 25V720000, reported October 23, 2025, covers 2018-2026 Ram Promaster vehicles where the radiator fan's electrical circuit may overheat. The remedy involves dealers replacing the cooling fan module and fuse.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2022 Promaster?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 26,602 miles for issues in this complaint category.
Did any 2022 Ram Promaster engine complaints involve fire or crashes?
NHTSA records one fire report among the 16 engine complaints for this year and no crashes or injuries.
How does the 2022 Promaster's engine complaint rate compare to other years?
The 2022 model year's engine complaints make up 25% of its total complaints, close to the 2014 and 2023 figures, and lower than 2016's 47% or 2017's 42%.

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.