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Ram Promaster 3500: which year should you buy?

Across the 2014 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2020 (78/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2020 78 · 2018 77 · 2016 76 · 2015 75

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202564/100
Unproven

5 complaints · 4 recalls

202464/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 0 recalls

202364/100
Unproven

2 complaints · 0 recalls

202272/100
Buy

56 complaints · 8 recalls

202166/100
Caution

104 complaints · 8 recalls

202078/100
Buybest year

40 complaints · 5 recalls

201974/100
Buy

56 complaints · 9 recalls

201877/100
Buy

37 complaints · 10 recalls

201676/100
Buy

69 complaints · 15 recalls

201575/100
Buy

60 complaints · 13 recalls

201475/100
Buy

71 complaints · 13 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2020?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2020 Ram Promaster 3500’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Ram Promaster 3500 head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Ram Promaster 3500 as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.