Model year 2018 · Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD

2018 Ram Promaster City: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2018 Ram Promaster City at 24 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 16 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

24

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Ram dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2018 Ram Promaster City recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 Ram Promaster City, newest first.

Steering: Rack and pinion

NHTSA 18V149000 Reported Mar 6, 2018
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. U23)
Units affected
225 (estimate)
Problem
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
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Equipment: Other: Labels

NHTSA 18V129000 Reported Feb 22, 2018
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. U17)
Units affected
3,460 (estimate)
Problem
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
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2018 Ram Promaster City fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2018 Ram Promaster City EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Promaster City2.4L 4-cylAutomatic 9-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular21/28/24 mpg$2,800374

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2018 Ram Promaster City crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2018 Ram Promaster City NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2018 Ram Promaster City VAN 2WDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2018 Ram Promaster City owner complaints

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ram Promaster City, most recently on May 7, 2025. 0 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2018 Ram Promaster City complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine7
Electrical system3
Exterior lighting2
Power train2
Engine and engine cooling1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Seat belts1
Service brakes1
Steering1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Ram Promaster City model years

Ram Promaster City by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2022 Promaster City24 mpg02—
2021 Promaster City24 mpg35—
2020 Promaster City24 mpg21—
2019 Promaster City24 mpg15—
2017 Promaster City24 mpg319—
2016 Promaster City24 mpg325—
2015 Promaster City24 mpg327—

All Ram Promaster City years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2018 Ram models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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