Ram Promaster City
8 model years from 2015 to 2022, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2015–2022
- Class
- Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
- Latest engines
- 2.4L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 24–24 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 43 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2021 (116)
- Fewest problems
- 2020
The 2022 Promaster City in brief
The 2022 Ram Promaster City is a special purpose vehicle offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 188 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 121-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,549 lb (Cargo Van).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway), 10% better than the 2022 special purpose vehicle average of 21.8 MPG, for an estimated $2,800 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 9 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.
The Ram Promaster City has 8 model years in our data, from 2015 to 2022.
Its most efficient year was 2022 at 24 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 24 to 24 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (124), engine (123), power train (107).
Buying used? 2020 has the fewest problems in our data.
2016 has the most recalls (15); all years together count 43 campaigns and 570 owner complaints.
How the 2015 Promaster City compares
The 2015 Ram Promaster City is a special purpose vehicle offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 188 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 121-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,549 lb (Van).
2022 Promaster City pros & cons
Full 2022 details →What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- 9 recallsMore than similar models (about 0). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Best and worst years to buy used
2020 Promaster City
43 owner complaints · 7 recalls · 3 crash reports
None of the 8 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 8 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 8 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.4L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | 187.8 in | 3,549 lb | Not rated | 9 | 70 |
| 2021 | 2.4L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | 187.8 in | 3,549 lb | Not rated | 10 | 116 |
| 2020 | 2.4L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | 187.8 in | 3,549 lb | Not rated | 7 | 43 |
| 2019 | 2.4L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | 187.8 in | 3,549 lb | Not rated | 10 | 65 |
| 2018 | 2.4L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | 187.8 in | 3,549 lb | Not rated | 12 | 54 |
| 2017 | 2.4L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | 187.8 in | 3,549 lb | Not rated | 12 | 76 |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | 187.8 in | 3,549 lb | Not rated | 15 | 58 |
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | 187.8 in | 3,549 lb | Not rated | 13 | 88 |
Alternatives to the 2019 Promaster City
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford Transit Connect | 26 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
| 2019 Nissan NV200 Cargo Van | 25 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2019 Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi | 24 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ram. How we calculate this →