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2023 Ram ProMaster 2500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 ProMaster 2500.

The 2023 Ram ProMaster 2500 is maintained with 6.0 quarts of 5W-20 API engine oil, a specification that serves as the primary mechanical anchor for this model-year reference. Within the full 2015–2023 complaint history, the 2023 vintage records the lowest complaint volume at just 2 owner reports—against a peak of 23 in 2015—while carrying zero recalls and registering its top complaint area as Back Over Prevention. That record positions the 2023 model as the most reliable year in the documented generation, providing researchers with the most stable touchpoint for assessing long-term dependability across the line.

Model year2026202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque145.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 68191349AC. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire sizeLT225/75R16/E 115/112ROEM · verified
Wheel / rim6 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter68191349AC
Engine air filter57009251AA
Spark plugSP225755AB
Battery68192809AB
Front wiper blades68159682AA alt 68159681AA
Thermostat68217305AH
Cabin air filter68535618AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length236.2 in
Overall width80.3 in
Overall height99.2 in
Wheelbase159.1 in
Curb weight4956 lb
Track (front / rear)71.3 / 70.5 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the ProMaster 2500 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.1–13.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.10 sec — 2014 ProMaster 1500 Cargo Van (136WB HR)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014ProMaster 1500 Cargo Van (136WB HR) 3.6L V68.10 sec16.50 sec280 hpFWD
2014Cargo Van (159WB HR) 3.6L V68.20 sec16.50 sec280 hpFWD
2014Cargo Van (159WB HR) 3.6L V68.50 sec16.80 sec280 hpFWD
2014ProMaster 1500 EcoDiesel Cargo Van (118WB LR) 3.0L Turbo Diesel I-413.40 sec19.70 secFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 145.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.35 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine Coolant Capacity10.5 qt
Engine Oil5W-20 · API · MS-6395
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.7 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs7.4 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)37.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block BoltsM8 Bolts: 17.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs9.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts145.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain PlugDrain: 26.0 ft-lbs, Fill: 17.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel HubHub Nut: 301.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug TypeRER8ZWYCB4
Spark Plug Gap0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.44 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity4.0 oz

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 155.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 118.0 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.04" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 2600-; Rear: 0.783
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 2600-; Rear: 0.783
Maximum Rotor Runout0.0008"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°15 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: Do not use a torque wrench. 125°. Step 5: Loosen all fasteners in reverse order of installation. Step 6: 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 7: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 8: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 9: Do not use a torque wrench. 130°.22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

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.

The 2023 Ram ProMaster 2500 sits at the low end of the complaint arc for this generation, with just 2 NHTSA complaints recorded—a sharp decline from the 23 logged in 2015 and consistent with the low-complaint pattern of 2020 (3) and 2021 (4). Notably, the federal record shows zero recalls, zero investigations, and zero crash or fire complaints for 2023, mirroring the clean regulatory footprint across every model year provided. The 13 technical service bulletins issued for 2023 are modestly higher than the 0–7 range seen in 2020–2021 but remain a small fraction of the 184 TSBs associated with 2015, suggesting any dealer-level fixes are routine rather than systemic. The two complaints reported—one involving back-over prevention and one tied to the electrical system and service brakes—do not point to a single dominant defect in the data, and the underlying root causes are not specified. Compared with the early-generation peak in 2015, the 2023 model year presents a significantly quieter federal-complaint profile, making it a defensible used-buy provided a pre-purchase inspection confirms the TSB-related items have been addressed.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
13
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Back Over Prevention1
Electrical System,Service Brakes1

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 13 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S14080003842024-01-10Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…
91002642023-11-08Engine And Engine CoolingPSU Oil Pump Assy
91002292023-09-20SuspensionLIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the…
S23230000752023-09-19Seats2nd Row Center Seat Lazy Or Slow When Folding.
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2023 ProMaster 2500 take?

6.0 qt of 5W-20 API Certified Meeting MS-6395. Mopar, Penzoil or Shell Helix is preferred., per the factory manual.

Does the 2023 ProMaster 2500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.