There are 3 owner-reported brakes complaints for the 2017 Ram Promaster Cityin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
Went to use the brakes and they would not work. Had to swerve into a ditch to stop. ABS and Traction issue.
parking brake did not fully release (with no apparent signs). drove 20 miles, brake warning lights went on about 18 miles in to the drive. Pulled up to gas pump with rear wheels (unknowingly) glowing red. $6000 damage incurred, could have easily been an explosion at the pumps. Dealer purchased extended warrantee says nothing that fails due to "rust" is covered. Manufacturer has changed the design of the failed part but takes no responsibility, or issued advisory statements or recall. I purchased this vehicle brand new, am meticulous on upkeep and keeping it clean. All scheduled maintenance has been with the dealer. There were 3 other Promasters in the dealer lot who had the same issues.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM PROMASTER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE PERFORMED DIFFERENTLY AND FAILED TO STOP AS DESIGNED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE CALIPERS WERE LOCKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ROTOR, PINS, AND BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,414. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026