2023 Ram Promaster Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 25 engine-area complaints for the 2023 Ram Promaster, 28% of all complaints that year, including 4 fires. A related recall, 25V720000, covers a radiator fan electrical circuit that can overheat, with median failure mileage at 31,500 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 25
- 28% of 88
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 31,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report the cooling fan module overheating and catching fire in the engine compartment, sometimes shortly after parking.
- Some describe a whirring or slow-turning cooling fan noise coming from under the hood before any warning light appeared.
- Multiple owners say they received notice of recall 25V720000 for the engine and engine cooling system but were told replacement parts were not yet available.
- A few owners report the oil pan being punctured by road debris, draining oil and causing the engine to jam and stop running.
- One owner reported being told not to drive the vehicle due to the fan-related fire risk while waiting for the recall repair.
When 2023 Ram Promaster engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 11, 2025, latest Sep 21, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2023 Ram Promaster
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2023 Ram Promaster have an engine recall?
- Yes. Recall 25V720000, reported October 23, 2025, covers 2018-2026 Ram Promaster vehicles where the cooling fan's electrical circuit may overheat. The remedy is replacement of the cooling fan module and fuse.
- How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2023 Ram Promaster?
- NHTSA lists 25 engine-area complaints for the 2023 Promaster, which is 28% of the 88 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Have there been fires linked to the engine on the 2023 Ram Promaster?
- Yes. NHTSA complaints in the engine area for the 2023 Promaster include 4 reported fires, several tied to the cooling fan module covered by recall 25V720000.
- At what mileage do 2023 Ram Promaster engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-area complaints on the 2023 Promaster is 31,500 miles.