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#BS-2017-RAMPRO-6BF02017 Ram Promaster City
Based on reports from 25 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 25 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 3 recalls.
Top reported problems
engine died while driving
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
excessive oil consumption
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
hard shifting in gears 1 thru 3
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
8 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 1K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (12 reports) • Median: 1K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Most Likely
Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (8 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
AI-synthesized themes from real complaints
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Where the complaints fall
2017 Ram Promaster City: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 32% of all reports filed for the 2017 Ram Promaster City, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 550 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 1K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2017 Ram Promaster City, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Visibility Issues
Visibility complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2017 Ram Promaster City, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Lights Issues
Lights complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2017 Ram Promaster City, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Ram Promaster City. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling one model year 2017 RAM ProMaster City vehicle manufactured on November 5, 2016. This vehicle has side curtain air bags that may not inflate properly in the event of a crash.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM ProMaster City vehicles. These vehicles have incorrect information on the tire placard including incorrect vehicle capacity weight, total number of occupants, tire pressure and/or "None" designation for the spare tire size when a full size spare tire is present. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
EQUIPMENT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Ram Promaster City is the 2015 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.
2017 Ram Promaster City vs. Class Average (Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
25
Class avg
28
Complaint volume is roughly in line with other special purpose vehicle 2wd vehicles from 2017.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 25 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Other Ram Promaster City Model Years
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