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Ram ProMaster City VIN Number Check

Decode a Ram ProMaster City VIN free with NHTSA vPIC. See the NHTSA recalls for that model year, then read what owners have reported.

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Ram ProMaster City

About the Ram ProMaster City

Ram sold the ProMaster City in the US for model years 2015–2022. Across those years NHTSA lists 9 vehicle recall campaigns and 100 owner complaints. The 2015 has the most complaints of any model year (27). EPA rates it at 24 mpg combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2015–2022
EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicle
NHTSA recall campaigns9
Owner complaints100 at NHTSA
Ram ProMaster City photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Ram ProMaster City at a glance

One generation in the data, 2015–2022: 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 100 owner complaints.

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ProMaster City
2015–2022Special Purpose Vehicle
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2015–2022

Ram ProMaster City

EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicle
EPA combined mpg24
NHTSA recalls9

Engines (EPA)

  • 2.4 L 4-cyl · 2015–2022

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • FWD
  • automatic (2015–2022)

Known issues to check

Engine and cooling (39)Electrical system (30)Powertrain (transmission, driveline) (25)1 high-risk recall campaign

Mentions in 100 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · ProMaster CityZFBERFBT?F6······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2015 Ram Promaster City SLT, built in Bursa, Turkey
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Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which ProMaster City model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 9 campaigns on file for ProMaster City model years 2015–2022; no single year stands out (3 at most). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2021
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recallCanada only
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What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Ram ProMaster City owners report

Owner summaries + NHTSA data

Between them, the 2015 and 2016 hold 52 of the 100 complaints, or 52%. Tap any bar or generation.

100NHTSA complaints, 2015–2022
2mention a crash
3mention a fire
2injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearProMaster City: 100 complaints · most for the 2015 (27)

Top complaint areas · ProMaster City

Mentions in 100 complaints, 2015–2022.

Engine and cooling39
Electrical system30
Powertrain (transmission, driveline)25
Exterior lighting8
Structure and body4
Fuel system3
Crashes 2Fires 3Injuries 2

2015–2022

NHTSA data summary

The 2015 is the outlier. On its own it has 27 of the ’s 100 complaints (27%), more than any other ProMaster City model year. By area, nothing stands out. Engine and cooling leads with 39, with the electrical system (30) and the powertrain (25) close behind.

What ProMaster City owners report across recent generations

Owner summary

2015–2022 (1st generation)

Owner data is thin, with fewer than 30 exact-model NHTSA complaints in any year, nearly all from 2015 to 2017, and few CarComplaints reports. NHTSA owners of the 2015 describe shifting trouble and stalling, while 2017 reports most often concern oil consumption and engine trouble. CarComplaints lists a cooling fan relay fault with overheating, a key stuck in the ignition and poor shifting for 2015. Ram ended the ProMaster City after 2022. A recall covers a harness connector on 2015–2016 vans that may corrode and let the transmission shift into neutral. [1] [2] [3]

What to check before buying

  • Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup, including the transmission connector recall on 2015 and 2016 vans.
  • Ask whether the cooling fan or its relay has been replaced.
  • On the drive, watch the temperature gauge in traffic, confirm the fan runs, feel for rough or delayed shifts and check that the key turns and releases freely.
Sources (3) and method
Sources:
  1. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2015 Ram ProMaster City
  2. CarComplaints.com, 2015 Ram ProMaster City problems
  3. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2017 Ram ProMaster City

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner summary updated September 29, 2026.

Owner complaints · by model year

ProMaster City complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Every ProMaster City version is counted together. Tap a year to see its top systems.

100complaints, 2015–2022
2mention a crash
3mention a fire
2injuries reported
Most complaints: 2015 (27), 2016 (25), 2017 (19)
27’1525’1619’17’20

2015 · 27 complaints

Crashes 1 · fires 0 · injuries 0

Power train15
Electrical system11
Engine10
Electronic stability control1
Exterior lighting1

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

ProMaster City CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 8 ProMaster City versions for model years 2015–2022. The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 374 g/mi (2022). Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

ProMaster City2015–2022

24 mpg · CO₂ 374 g/mi

2022
24combined MPG
374CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$2,800EPA yearly fuel cost
6/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
5/10Greenhouse gas rating
California LEV-III ULEV50 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 50Emission standard
Cleanest gas version of 2022: City · Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L — 24 MPG · 374 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
300350400450500201520202015 · Gas: 3742016 · Gas: 3742017 · Gas: 3742018 · Gas: 3742019 · Gas: 3742020 · Gas: 3742021 · Gas: 3742022 · Gas: 374
Gas

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Ram ProMaster City VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a ProMaster City

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

White Ram ProMaster City (first generation) compact cargo van, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

The ProMaster City small commercial van carries its VIN on a plate at the lower driver's side windshield. The driver's door jamb sticker is the primary secondary location. A firewall stamp inside the engine compartment is also present.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Ram ProMaster City VIN questions

Which Ram ProMaster City model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2015 leads with 27, ahead of the 2016 (25) and 2017 (19). Those first two alone make up 52% of the 100 ProMaster City complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Ram ProMaster City had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 9 vehicle campaigns for model years 2015–2022, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

Which Ram ProMaster City recalls are high risk?

NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 17V-824. It should show as closed on a VIN check.

What fuel economy does the Ram ProMaster City get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2015–2022 ProMaster City at 24 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

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