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.
Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith) |
| Why | Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module |
| When needed | After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement |
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool |
| Also required | The vehicle's four-digit PIN code |
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.
All 63 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 285 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2508000025 REV. B | 2026-07-06 | Electrical System | Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--) |
| 08-255-26 | 2026-07-01 | Electrical System | Navigation Won't Load On Home/Split Screen Customers may experience the following… |
| 08-187-26 REV. B | 2026-06-30 | Electrical System | Flash: Door Control Module (DCM) Updates Technician may find the following Diagnostic… |
| S2418000012 REV.B | 2026-06-30 | Engine | Mil On/Check Engine Lamp (CEL) On, Engine Runs Rough |
| 113123 | 2026-06-29 | Service Brakes | SPRING KIT - DISC BRAKE PAD |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.