Ram Promaster Forum (2024)

FAQs

Is Ram discontinuing the ProMaster? ›

Nissan's van died in 2021, Ram discontinued the ProMaster City in 2022, while the Ford Transit Connect was the last to leave, shutting the lights off in early 2023.

With regular maintenance and care, many Transit vans can surpass the 300,000-mile threshold. There are even instances of well-maintained Transits cruising past the 400,000-mile mark. The Promaster's life expectancy hovers around the 250,000 to 300,000-mile range for most well-kept units.

Common problems found on the 2019 Ram ProMaster include the transmission not going into gear, the doors not closing properly, along with some window issues. Overall, these problems are similar to other full-size commercial vans on the market, leading to some slightly higher repair costs as they age.

The 2022 RAM ProMaster and Ford Transit receive average reliability ratings of about 3.7 out of 5, but many consumers prefer the ProMaster, which is especially popular among the van-dwelling community.

Superior Engine Performance & Intelligent All-Wheel Drive

With its two powertrain options, including the robust EcoBoost® engine, the Ford Transit ultimately delivers better performance and power than the Ram ProMaster®, ensuring that your personal and business pursuits alike can be conquered with confidence.

2019-2021 Ram ProMasters have been recalled for a transmission issue that can cause a potential rollaway problem. Over 50 million vehicles in the U.S. have unrepaired safety recalls, according to the National Safety Council.

The average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Ram ProMaster 2500 is $1,147, compared to an average of $963 for commercial vans and $652 for all vehicle models.

Ram has issued a recall order for about 12,000 ProMaster vans from model years 2021-2022 because their turn signals can fail. Ram tells federal safety regulators that, on certain dates, factory machines may not have connected a wiring harness properly. That can leave the left-side turn signals non-functional.

The Best Model Years to Buy a RAM ProMaster Cargo Van

With the 2023, you would only pay, on average, 77% of the price as new, with 92% of the vehicle's useful life remaining. The 2021 and 2022 model years are also attractive years for the ProMaster Cargo Van, and provide a relatively good value.

What is the issue with the 2024 ProMaster? ›

Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 266 units of its 2021 to 2024 Ram ProMaster (VF) vans because they are missing a side door beam, and the tire placard contains incorrect seating capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No.

The Ram Promaster vans are the only front wheel drive van in their class. The second powertrain option is the 3.0 inline 4 cyl EcoDiesel engine built by IVECO and mated to a M40 six speed automated transmission. IVECO is an Italian manufacturer created through a merger with Fiat, as well as German and French companies.

Life Expectancy

However, consumers report that the Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster regularly last until 150,000 – 200,000 miles without major engine problems. And the Mercedes Sprinter regularly lasts anywhere between 250,000 and up to 600,000 miles without significant engine problems.

A decline in sales and a shift to electric vehicles led manufacturers of compact vans to end production of their models in 2023 in the US. Here's what's been discontinued in the last 6 years: Ford Transit Connect (2023)

According to sources close to MoparInsiders.com, Ram's upcoming offering will likely be a rebadged version of the Fiat E-Scudo, expected to debut as the new Ram ProMaster City in 2026, with production set to begin in late 2025.

The Ram 1500 Classic is being discontinued after the 2024 model year, the company confirmed. The Classic was a continuation of the previous-generation truck, meant to serve as a more affordable alternative to the Ram 1500 that launched in 2019.

The 2024 Ram ProMaster^® is the Most Advanced Ram ProMaster Ever Made. The available Uconnect^® 5 NAV with Ram Connect 1 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen, while the standard Uconnect 5 comes with a 7-inch touchscreen.