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2023 Ram Promaster Electrical System Problems

The 2023 Ram Promaster has 25 Electrical System complaints, 28% of its 88 total complaints, with 4 reported fires and a median failure mileage of 35,000. NHTSA lists no recall tied specifically to this electrical complaint set, though several complaints reference other open recalls.

Electrical System complaints
25
28% of 88
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
35,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Engine or engine-compartment fires reported after parking, with at least one case linked to a defective cooling fan module and another to a defective fan motor.
  • Uconnect infotainment glitches include speed display switching from MPH to KM/h, SiriusXM resetting to station 1, and the automatic parking brake re-enabling itself.
  • Some owners report the Uconnect system faulting out and disabling automatic emergency braking, the parking brake, and dashboard indicator lights while driving.
  • Turn signal indicators failing starting around 8,000 miles, with a door-ajar warning light issue appearing around 35,000 miles and ongoing traction control problems.
  • Right-front signal light flashing rapidly on the instrument panel, with a wiring harness replacement failing to fix the issue.
  • Wiring harness corrosion from moisture near the rack and pinion causing power steering to cut out or jerk while driving.

When 2023 Ram Promaster electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 8, 2023, latest Sep 17, 2026.

2023 Ram Promaster electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month4Mar 2023Sep 2024Apr 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026Aug 2026
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2026 (4).

Electrical System recalls for the 2023 Ram Promaster

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Promaster model year

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

  1. 201421 (30%)
  2. 201518 (30%)
  3. 201611 (34%)
  4. 201724 (42%)
  5. 201811 (29%)
  6. 20195 (8%)
  7. 20208 (19%)
  8. 202120 (18%)
  9. 202214 (22%)
  10. 202325 (28%)
  11. 20243 (27%)
  12. 20251 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2023 Ram Promaster have?
NHTSA lists 25 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Ram Promaster, which is 28% of its 88 total complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Ram Promaster electrical system?
The data shows no recall listed specifically under this electrical complaint category, though some complaints reference separate open recalls such as 25V-720 and 24V-436.
Have there been fires linked to electrical problems in the 2023 Ram Promaster?
Yes, NHTSA records 4 fires among the complaints filed for this vehicle, with several tied to engine compartment fires and fan module or motor defects.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2023 Ram Promaster?
The median mileage at failure for electrical complaints on this model year is 35,000 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as 8,000 miles.

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.