2022 Ram Promaster City

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2022 models.

Class
Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Body styles
Cargo Van, Wagon
Engines
2.4L 4-cyl
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
MPG (best)
24 combined · 21 city / 28 hwy
Length
187.8 in
Curb weight
3,549–3,699 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
9 campaigns

Pros & cons

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.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

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.

What changed for 2022

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2021 Promaster City — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2021; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2021 Promaster City →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Cargo Van187.8 in72 in74 in121.3 in59.4 / 60.2 in3,549 lb
Wagon187.8 in72 in74 in121.3 in59.4 / 60.2 in3,699 lb

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Promaster City2.4L 4-cylAutomatic 9-spdFront-Wheel Drive21 / 28 / 24+10%$2,800374
5/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
5/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $2,000Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
21.8 MPG2022 Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2022 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2022 Ram Promaster City.

Similar 2022 special purpose vehicles

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2022 Ram Promaster City (this car)24 MPGNot rated9
2022 Ford Transit Connect26 MPGNot rated1

Recalls (9)

Steering › Electric Power Assist System · Sep 29, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V621000 · 265,512 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ram 1500 Promaster, Ram 2500 Promaster, Ram 3500 Promaster, and 2024-2026 Ram 3500 Electric (EV) vehicles. Water may enter the electric power steering wiring harness, which can disable power steering assist.
Risk
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring harness and electronic power steering gear, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed November 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 92D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints/Securement › Latch/Anchor › · Dec 17, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V876000 · 86 vehicles

Problem
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Radiator Assembly · Oct 23, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V720000 · 300,691 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat.
Risk
Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.
Fix
Dealers will replace the cooling fan module and fuse. In addition dealers will provide an addendum for the manual and label for the power distribution center. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 11, 2025. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Additional owner notification letters were mailed in January, March, and June 2026. Remaining owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 67C, B3C, and C9C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · May 21, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V330000 · 235,640 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Ram ProMaster vehicles. A software error in the security gateway module may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will update the security gateway module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 40C.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Jun 13, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V436000 · 1,033,433 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
Structure › Body › Door · Jun 6, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V416000 · 266 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Ram Promaster vehicles. The vehicles 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 numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
A missing side door beam may not provide adequate occupant protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Incorrect seating capacity information can result in an improperly loaded vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix
Dealers will install a door beam and apply an overlay label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 1, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 53B.
Exterior Lighting · Mar 14, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V197000 · 12,375 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The wiring harness may have a poor connection, which can cause the left taillight and left turn signal to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
An inoperative left turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, and an inoperative left taillight can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the harness, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 21B.
Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly · Feb 22, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V129000 · 27,744 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram Promaster vehicles. The driver seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
A malfunctioning seat belt warning system can result in improper seat belt use, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver seat belt buckle as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 02B.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Dec 22, 2022

NHTSA campaign 22V947000 · 38 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram Promaster Chassis Cab and incomplete vehicles equipped with an analog rearview camera. The analog rearview camera is the incorrect type of camera and cannot be installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will supply a digital rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZC5
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2022 Ram Promaster City is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

70Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
1Involved a crash
2Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
26,602 miTypical mileage at failure
Steering22
Electrical System17
Engine10
Service Brakes7
Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control7
Vehicle Speed Control6
Structure › Body6
Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings6
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
24/04: 124/05: 124/06: 224/07: 124/08: 124/09: 524/11: 124/12: 125/01: 225/03: 125/05: 225/06: 125/08: 325/10: 125/11: 125/12: 526/02: 226/03: 126/04: 126/06: 426/07: 226/08: 326/09: 426/10: 324/0424/0724/1125/0325/0825/1226/0426/08max 5

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2022 Ram Promaster City buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 9 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Steering — 22 owner reports. Turn lock-to-lock while parked and on the road; listen for noises and feel for heavy or loose steering.
  3. Electrical System — 17 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  4. Engine — 10 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 26,602 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2022 Ram Promaster City. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Promaster City years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2021 Promaster City24187.8 inNot rated10116
2020 Promaster City24187.8 inNot rated743
2019 Promaster City24187.8 inNot rated1065
2018 Promaster City24187.8 inNot rated1254
2017 Promaster City24187.8 inNot rated1276
2016 Promaster City24187.8 inNot rated1558
2015 Promaster City24187.8 inNot rated1388

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ram. How we calculate this →