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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

Best year

2020 Promaster City

43 owner complaints · 7 recalls · 3 crash reports

No clear problem year

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
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20222.4L 4-cyl24 MPG187.8 in3,549 lbNot rated970
20212.4L 4-cyl24 MPG187.8 in3,549 lbNot rated10116
20202.4L 4-cyl24 MPG187.8 in3,549 lbNot rated743
20192.4L 4-cyl24 MPG187.8 in3,549 lbNot rated1065
20182.4L 4-cyl24 MPG187.8 in3,549 lbNot rated1254
20172.4L 4-cyl24 MPG187.8 in3,549 lbNot rated1276
20162.4L 4-cyl24 MPG187.8 in3,549 lbNot rated1558
20152.4L 4-cyl24 MPG187.8 in3,549 lbNot rated1388
Best combined MPG by model year — Ram Promaster City
2015: 24 MPG2016: 24 MPG2017: 24 MPG2018: 24 MPG2019: 24 MPG2020: 24 MPG2021: 24 MPG2022: 24 MPG20152016201720182019202020212022max 24 MPG

Alternatives to the 2019 Promaster City

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2019 Ford Transit Connect26 MPGNot rated8
2019 Nissan NV200 Cargo Van25 MPGNot rated1
2019 Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi24 MPGNot rated0

Most common owner-reported problems

Electrical System124
Engine123
Power Train107
Unknown Or Other68
Service Brakes42
Steering31
Back Over Prevention26
Exterior Lighting19
Owner complaints by model year — Ram Promaster City
2015: 882016: 582017: 762018: 542019: 652020: 432021: 1162022: 7020152016201720182019202020212022max 116
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ram. How we calculate this →