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2026 Ram ProMaster 1500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 ProMaster 1500.

The 2026 Ram ProMaster 1500 arrives with a reliability profile already taking shape around its electrical systems. Owners have filed 63 complaints, and the Electrical System stands out as the top complaint area, a pattern reinforced by 4 recalls issued for the model year. That concentration of electrical feedback places the 2026 ProMaster 1500 at a notable point in the model's reliability history, signaling that researchers should weight electrical-system reports heavily when assessing whether this model year represents a typical or unusually scrutinized entry in the lineup.

Model year202620252024202320222020

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In the available federal record, complaints fell from 4 in 2021 to 1 in 2023 while recalls remained zero each year. Technical Service Bulletins rose from 8 in 2021 to 13 in 2023, indicating increasing service guidance despite fewer complaints. For the 2026 model year, the highest‑frequency complaint areas are Electrical System (16 reports), Unknown Or Other (8), Service Brakes (5), and the combined Electrical System/Exterior Lighting category (4). The 2026 record also shows one crash‑related complaint and no fire‑related complaints, but recall, investigation, and TSB figures for this year are not supplied in the data. Given the declining complaint trend through 2023 but the pronounced Electrical System concerns highlighted for 2026, a prospective buyer should treat the 2026 Ram ProMaster 1500 as acceptable only after a thorough pre‑purchase inspection focused on the electrical system.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
285
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
63
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 63 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System16
Unknown Or Other8
Service Brakes5
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting4
Engine3
Structure3
Lane Departure2
Visibility2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 285 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S2508000025 REV. B2026-07-06Electrical SystemInstrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
08-255-262026-07-01Electrical SystemNavigation Won't Load On Home/Split Screen Customers may experience the following…
08-187-26 REV. B2026-06-30Electrical SystemFlash: Door Control Module (DCM) Updates Technician may find the following Diagnostic…
S2418000012 REV.B2026-06-30EngineMil On/Check Engine Lamp (CEL) On, Engine Runs Rough
1131232026-06-29Service BrakesSPRING KIT - DISC BRAKE PAD

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2026 ProMaster 1500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.