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2018 Ram Promaster

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

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Fuel, a year

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Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2025578 · manufacturer campaign 67C / B3C / C9C

23 October 2025

Transport Canada lists: Promaster 2018–2026

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the wiring for the 400 W radiator cooling fan module may not have proper circuit protection. Additionally, the bearing for the fan could fail. If this happens, the wiring could overheat and melt before the fuse blows.

Why it matters

Wiring that overheats and melts could create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the cooling fan module and fuse. The dealer will also install a label on the power distribution center and add an insert to the owner's manual.

27,010 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Label

Transport Canada recall 2021200

30 March 2021

Transport Canada lists: Promaster 2016–2020

What is wrong

On certain wheelchair-accessible vehicles, the compliance label has incomplete information. Also, the tire and loading information label may not have been updated to include the new seating capacity and the maximum weight of occupants and cargo. This could lead to overloading of the vehicle and cause poor handling or a tire failure.

Why it matters

Overloading of the vehicle could cause a loss of control and result in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dynamic Specialty Vehicles will mail new compliance and tire and loading information labels to each owner, along with instructions for how to install them.

38 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance TC

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2020022 · manufacturer campaign W00

23 January 2020

Transport Canada lists: Promaster 2014–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.6 L engine, the transmission gear shift cable may have been damaged during vehicle assembly. As a result, the shift cable could disconnect from the transmission. If this happens, the transmission will not shift gears when the shift lever is moved. If a driver attempts to exit the vehicle while the transmission is not in the Park position, and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle could move suddenly.

Why it matters

Sudden and unexpected movement of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the transmission shift cable.

19,877 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2019578 · manufacturer campaign VB2

15 November 2019

Transport Canada lists: Promaster 2015–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with air conditioning (A/C), the engine cooling fan could potentially stall or seize. This could cause the cooling fan circuit to overheat. In some cases, this may cause the Check Engine and/or the Engine Temperature Malfunction Indicator Lights to turn on.

Why it matters

A cooling fan circuit that overheats could increase the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

FCA will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the engine cooling fan module.

8,095 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2018422 · manufacturer campaign U87

9 August 2018

Transport Canada lists: 300 2018 · Pacifica 2018–2019 · Town & Country 2017–2018 · Challenger 2018 · and 12 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may have been built with a defective powertrain controller. If the powertrain controller fails while driving the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the powertrain controller.

1,528 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2017563 · manufacturer campaign T64

16 November 2017

Transport Canada lists: Promaster 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with front door impact pressure sensors, the fasteners used to hold the front door impact pressure sensors may cause the sensor housing to fracture. If this occurs, it could affect the deployment of the side airbags in the event of a crash, which would increase the risk of injury to the front seat occupants.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace both front door impact pressure sensors and use the correct fasteners.

44 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Ram Promaster have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2018 Ram Promaster. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.