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US recalls (2)
Steering: rack and pinion
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicles. The gears within the hydraulic rack and pinion steering system may have a casting defect that can cause a crack and a loss of hydraulic steering fluid.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A hydraulic steering fluid leak may require additional sudden steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear housing, replacing any affected rack-and-pinion assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U23.
Equipment: other, labels
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicles. The Tire Placards on these vehicles may indicate the incorrect total number of occupants allowed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the tire placard indicates an incorrect seating capacity, the operator may overload the vehicle, which can cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire placard, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U17.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Label
2024-08-15 · campaign 2024-548
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
This error does not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
Steering
2018-03-07 · campaign 2018-115 · 12 vehicles
Certain vehicles may have been built with a casting defect in the rack and pinion steering gear die-cast housing. This could result in a crack causing a loss of hydraulic fluid and a sudden increase in steering effort, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the steering gear housing and replace the rack and pinion assembly as necessary.
Owner complaints (16)
Owners filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ram Promaster City (1 fires reported). Among 8 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 16).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 7 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | |
| Power train | 2 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | |
| Seat belts | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Ram Promaster City.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 Ram Promaster City VAN 2WD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 Ram Promaster City version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Promaster City 2.4 L Automatic 9-spd | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport
Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.