Ram ProMaster · Model year 2018

2018 Ram ProMaster specs, maintenance & manuals

Everything the manufacturer published about the 2018 Ram ProMaster in one place: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 8 manufacturer publications.

Horsepower: 174–280 hp
Recalls: 10
Schedule covers: 150k miles
Publications: 8

ProMaster towing capacity by yearTow ratings for every year we have charts for; the 2018 spec sheet's towing figures are in Specs & features below.See the towing chart

What changed for the 2018 Ram ProMaster

The 2018 ProMaster versus 2017: what's different, from the factory charts and spec sheets.

Dropped trim: Windowed Van.
Powertrain: 3.0-liter EcoDiesel with six-speed manual joins the lineup.
Powertrain no longer listed: 3.0L I-4 EcoDiesel with six-speed Dual-active Drive automated manual.
New option packages: Ambulance Prep Package A and Interior Cargo Shelf Package.
Packages no longer offered: Custom Vinyl Graphics Package A, Graphics Package B and Interior Cargo Rack Package.
Rear backup camera kit is now standard on Chassis Cab and Cutaway.
No longer standard or offered on some trims: Rear backup camera kit (Cargo Van).

All the differences we found

Newly standard

Rear backup camera kit — Chassis Cab, Cutaway
Upfit interface connectors — all trims

Moved from standard to optional

Mirrors — 96-inch extended exterior: Power adjustable, heated — Chassis Cab, Cutaway

No longer offered on some trims

Rear backup camera kit — Cargo Van

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

Uconnect 3.0 NAV with 5-inch display — AM/FM/NAV — optional: Cargo Van, Chassis Cab, Cutaway
12-volt auxiliary power outlet: Rear — optional: Cargo Van
Air bags: Advanced driver and front-passenger — standard: Cargo Van, Chassis Cab, Cutaway
Air bags: Supplemental front-seat side — standard: Cargo Van, Chassis Cab, Cutaway
Air bags: Supplemental side-curtain front — standard: Cargo Van, Chassis Cab, Cutaway
Badging: Delete rear — optional: Cargo Van
Badging: Delete side — optional: Cargo Van, Chassis Cab, Cutaway
Battery — standard: Cargo Van, Chassis Cab, Cutaway
Battery — 95-amp auxiliary power connector — standard: Cargo Van, Chassis Cab, Cutaway
Cargo net — optional: Cargo Van
Cargo tie-downs: Side wall — standard: Cargo Van
Mirrors — standard: Chassis Cab, Cutaway — optional: Cargo Van
Mirrors — 96-inch extended exterior: Manual adjustable/manual folding — standard: Cargo Van, Chassis Cab, Cutaway
Rear cross member delete — optional: Chassis Cab, Cutaway
Roof clearance lamps: Deletes the front clearance lamps — optional: Chassis Cab, Cutaway
SiriusXM Radio with one-year extension — optional: Cargo Van, Chassis Cab, Cutaway
SiriusXM Radio with two-year extension — optional: Cargo Van, Chassis Cab, Cutaway
Suspensions: Heavy-duty — standard: Cargo Van
Suspensions: Premium heavy-duty — standard: Chassis Cab, Cutaway — optional: Cargo Van

No longer on the equipment chart

Mirrors: Power adjustable, heated
Mirrors: Power adjustable/power folding, heated
Navigation
Rear backup camera with RV mirror/monitor
Uconnect 3.0 AM/FM with integrated voice command with Bluetooth
Air bags — six
AM/FM/MP3
Auxiliary battery prep
Battery: 100-amp
Battery: 95-amp
Electric parking brake
Floor mat: Carpet, front
Floor mat: Slush
Mirrors: Manual adjustable/manual folding
Radio delete
Radio wiring prep
Roof clearance lamps: Delete front clearance lamps
Suspension: Heavy-duty
Suspension: Motor home/RV
Suspension: Touring
Winter front grille cover

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2017 and 2018. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2018 Ram ProMaster specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2018 specification sheet.

General information2 specs

Body Styles and Wheelbase: ProMaster 1500 Cargo Van 118-in. wheelbase low roof; ProMaster 1500 Cargo Van 136-in. wheelbase low roof; ProMaster 1500 Cargo Van 136-in. wheelbase high roof; ProMaster 2500 Cargo Van 136-in. wheelbase high roof; ProMaster 2500 Cargo Van 159-in. wheelbase high roof; ProMaster 2500 Window Van 159-inch wheelbase high roof; ProMaster 3500 Window Van 159-inch wheelbase high roof extended body; ProMaster 3500 Cargo Van 159-in. wheelbase high roof; ProMaster 3500 Cargo Van 159-in. wheelbase high roof extended body; ProMaster 3500 Chassis Cab 136-in. wheelbase; ProMaster 3500 Chassis Cab 159-in. wheelbase; ProMaster 3500 Chassis Cab 159-in. wheelbase extended body; ProMaster 3500 Chassis Cab Cutaway 136-in. wheelbase; ProMaster 3500 Chassis Cab Cutaway 159-in. wheelbase; ProMaster 3500 Chassis Cab Cutaway 159-in. wheelbase extended frame
Assembly Plant: Saltillo Van Assembly, Saltillo, Mexico

Body and chassis2 specs

Layout: Transverse front engine
Construction: Unibody and ladder frame

Engines14 specs

	3.6-liter Pentastar V-6	3.0-liter EcoDiesel I-4
Type and Description	60-degree gasoline V-type	I-4 diesel, variable geometry turbocharger
Displacement	220 cu. in. (3,604 cu. cm)	183 cu. in. (2,998 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke	3.78 x 3.27 (96.0 x 83.0)	3.78 x 4.09 (95.8 x 104)
Valve System	Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers	Gear-driven DOHC
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless	Electronically controlled common rail MultiJet direct injection
Construction	Aluminum deep-skirt block, aluminum alloy heads	Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps and aluminum alloy head
Compression Ratio	10.2:1	17.5:1
Power	280 hp (224 kW) at 6,400 rpm	174 hp (129 kW) @ 3,500 rpm
Torque	260 lb.-ft. (364 N•m) at 4,400 rpm	295 lb.-ft. (400 N•m) @ 1,400 rpm
Max. Engine Speed	6,400 rpm (electronically limited)	4,200 rpm
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2	Diesel
Oil Capacity	6.0 quarts (5.7 liters)	9.5 quarts (9 liters)
Coolant Capacity	14.0 quarts (13.25 liters)	14.0 quarts (13.3 liters)
Emission Controls	Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors	Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)

Transmission10 specs

	62TE automatic six-speed, front-wheel drive	MT40 manual automatic six-speed, front-wheel drive
Availability	Standard with 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6	Standard with 3.0-liter I-4 turbo diesel
Description	Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control, electronically controlled converter clutch	Single disc clutch with hydraulic release
1st	3.90	4.17
2nd	2.69	2.35
3rd	2.16	1.46
4th	1.37	0.96
5th	0.95	0.70
6th	0.65	0.55
Reverse	3.04	4.08
Final Drive and Overall Top Gear Ratios	3.86	4.56

Axles3 specs

Front: IFS
Rear – Cargo Van: Solid axle
Rear – Chassis Cab and Cut Away: Solid axle

Electrical system2 specs

Alternator: Cargo van with gas engine: 180-amp standard; 220-amp optional; Cargo van with diesel, all Chassis cab and all cut-away: 220-amp standard
Battery: 95 amp with 800 CCA; 100 amp with 950 CCA (diesel)

Suspension2 specs

Front: MacPherson with stabilizer bar
Rear: Solid axle with leaf springs

Steering3 specs

Type: Rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering
Turns lock to lock: Short wheelbase – 11.06; medium wheelbase – 12.46; medium-long wheelbase – 13.54; long wheelbase – 14.28
Steering ratio: 18.85

Brakes6 specs

Front Rotor (diameter x width): 11.8 x 1.26 (300 x 32)
Rear Rotor (diameter x width): 11.0 x 0.63 (280 x 16)
Front Caliper, Lining: Cast iron, dual piston (46mm and 52mm), Brembo
: Cast iron, dual piston (50mm and 52mm), Brembo
Rear Caliper, Lining: Cast iron, single piston (48mm), Brembo
: Cast iron, single piston (52mm), Brembo

Each caliper entry lists two variants on separate lines; the second line has no label on the sheet.

Body dimensions / specificationsexteriorBody dimensions / specifications: exterior14 specs

	Wheelbase	Height Category	Turning Diameter (feet)	Body Height	Body Overall Length	Body Width w/o mirrors	Vehicle Width w/ mirrors folded	Vehicle Width w/ mirrors extended	Cab to Rear Axle	Overhang Rear Axle to End of Frame
1500 Cargo Van SWB low roof	118	H1	36.3	91	195	82.7	90.5	98	—	—
1500 Cargo Van MWB low roof	136	H1	40.7	91	213.1	82.7	90.5	98	—	—
1500 Cargo Van MWB high roof	136	H2	40.7	101	213.1	82.7	90.5	98	—	—
2500 Cargo Van MWB high roof	136	H2	40.7	101	213.1	82.7	90.5	98	—	—
2500 Cargo Van LWB high roof	159	H2	46.8	101	236	82.7	90.5	98	—	—
3500 Cargo Van LWB high roof	159	H2	46.8	101	236	82.7	90.5	98	—	—
3500 Cargo Van LWB high roof extended	159	H2	46.8	101	250	82.7	90.5	98	—	—
2500 Window Van LWB high roof	159	H2	46.8	101	236	82.7	90.5	98	—	—
3500 Chassis Cab MWB	136	H1	40.7	91	211	82.7	92	109	81	34
3500 Chassis Cab LWB	159	H1	46.8	91	234	82.7	92	109	104	34
3500 Chassis Cab LWB extended	159	H1	46.8	91	248	82.7	92	109	104	48
3500 Cutaway MWB	136	H1	40.7	91	211	82.7	92	109	81	34
3500 Cutaway LWB	159	H1	46.8	91	234	82.7	92	109	104	34
3500 Cutaway LWB extended	159	H1	46.8	91	248	82.7	92	109	104	48

Dimensions are in inches unless noted (turning diameter in feet), measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.— not listed or not applicable

Body dimensions / specificationstrack, angles, seating and cargoBody dimensions / specifications: track, angles, seating and cargo14 specs

	Wheelbase	Track Front	Track Rear	Approach Angle	Depart Angle	Ground Clearance	Seating(1)	Width between wheel housings	Cargo Volume	Airbags
1500 Cargo Van SWB low roof	118	71.3	70.5	18.6°	20°	6.9	3	56	259	6
1500 Cargo Van MWB low roof	136	71.3	70.5	18.6°	20°	6.9	3	56	304	6
1500 Cargo Van MWB high roof	136	71.3	70.5	18.6°	20°	6.9	3	56	353	6
2500 Cargo Van MWB high roof	136	71.3	70.5	18.6°	20°	6.9	3	56	353	6
2500 Cargo Van LWB high roof	159	71.3	70.5	18.6°	20°	6.9	3	56	420	6
3500 Cargo Van LWB high roof	159	71.3	70.5	18.6°	20°	6.9	3	56	420	6
3500 Cargo Van LWB high roof extended	159	71.3	70.5	18.6°	20°	6.9	3	56	463	6
2500 Window Van LWB high roof	159	71.3	70.5	18.6°	20°	6.9	3	56	420	6
3500 Chassis Cab MWB	136	71.3	78	18.6°	—	6.9	3	—	—	6
3500 Chassis Cab LWB	159	71.3	78	18.6°	—	6.9	3	—	—	6
3500 Chassis Cab LWB extended	159	71.3	78	18.6°	—	6.9	3	—	—	6
3500 Cutaway MWB	136	71.3	78	18.6°	—	6.9	3	—	—	6
3500 Cutaway LWB	159	71.3	78	18.6°	—	6.9	3	—	—	6
3500 Cutaway LWB extended	159	71.3	78	18.6°	—	6.9	3	—	—	6

(1) Standard seating is 2-passenger; a 3-passenger configuration is optional.— not listed or not applicable

Source: 2018 Ram Commercial ProMaster Specifications (Stellantis media site).

Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2018 feature availability guide.

Only rows that differ

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StandardOptionalPart of a packageNot availableFleet-only optionEither, depending on configuration

Feature	Cargo Van	Chassis Cab	Cutaway
Mechanical Features	Cargo Van	Chassis Cab	Cutaway
Additional key fobs — two	Opt	Opt	Opt
Alternator180-amp	Std	N/A	N/A
220-amp (included with Ambulance Prep Package)	Opt/Pkg	Std	Std
Auxiliary fuel tap	Std	Std	Std
Battery	Std	Std	Std
Battery — 95-amp auxiliary power connector	Std	Std	Std
Cruise control	Opt	Opt	Opt
Electronic stability control	Std	Std	Std
Electronic Vehicle Tracking (by Mopar)	Opt	Opt	Opt
Engine block heater	Opt	Opt	Opt
Fuel tank — 24‑gallon	Std	Std	Std
Full-size spare tire	Std	Std	Std
Power steering	Std	Std	Std
Spare tire delete	Fleet	Fleet	Fleet
Speed limiter — dealer-activated, 60-mph, 65-mph, 70-mph and 77-mph	Std	Std	Std
SuspensionsHeavy-duty (2500/3500)	Std	N/A	N/A
Light-duty (118-in. WB 1500 models only)	Std	N/A	N/A
Medium-duty (136-in. WB 1500 models only)	Std	N/A	N/A
Premium heavy-duty (3500 models only)	Opt	Std	Std
Temporary spare tire mount	N/A	Opt	Opt
Exterior Features	Cargo Van	Chassis Cab	Cutaway
Cab-back wall with window	N/A	Std	N/A
Chrome grille (included with Premium Appearance Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Daytime running lights	Opt	Opt	Opt
Delete side	Fleet	Fleet	Fleet
BadgingDelete rear	Fleet	N/A	N/A
Doors, rear — 260-degree-opening	Std	N/A	N/A
Doors, sideLeft side with fixed glass (not available on 118‑inch WB; includes window grate when no cargo partition is ordered)	Opt	N/A	N/A
Left side with no glass (not available on 118-in. WB)	Opt	N/A	N/A
Right side with fixed glass (includes window grate when no cargo partition is ordered)	Opt	N/A	N/A
Right side with no glass	Std	N/A	N/A
Extended wiring — tail lamp	N/A	Std	Std
Front fog lamps (included with Premium Appearance Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Front license plate bracket	Opt	Opt	Opt
Halogen headlamps	Std	Std	Std
Mirrors	Pkg	Std	Std
Manual adjustable/manual folding	Std	Std	Std
Mirrors — 96-inch extended exterior (includes power heated mirrors on Cargo Vans)Power adjustable/power folding, heated	Opt	N/A	N/A
Power adjustable, heated	Opt	Opt	Opt
Mud flapsFront	N/A	Fleet	Fleet
Front and rear	Fleet	N/A	N/A
Roof clearance lampsDeletes the front clearance lamps	N/A	Opt	Opt
Front	Std	Std	Std
Rear	Std	N/A	N/A
Rear cross member delete	N/A	Fleet	Fleet
Splash guards — set (by Mopar)	Opt	N/A	N/A
StepRear bumper extension (not available with Trailer-tow Group; see your dealer for availability) (by Mopar)	Opt	N/A	N/A
Sliding door, left side (requires left side door; see your dealer for availability) (by Mopar)	Opt	N/A	N/A
Sliding door, right side (see your dealer for availability) (by Mopar)	Opt	N/A	N/A
16-in. aluminum	Opt	Opt	Opt
Center cap delete (packaged with 16-in. White painted steel wheel)	Opt	Opt	Opt
16-in. Silver painted steel with center cap	Std	Std	Std
16-in. Silver painted steel with full wheel cover	Opt	Opt	Opt
16-in. White painted steel (includes center cap delete)	Fleet	Fleet	Fleet
Window defroster — rear (requires rear doors with glass on Cargo Vans)	Opt	N/A	N/A
Interior Features	Cargo Van	Chassis Cab	Cutaway
Front	Std	Std	Std
12-volt auxiliary power outletRear	Opt	N/A	N/A
Delete air conditioning; heater only	Opt	Opt	Opt
Manually controlled, with heat	Std	Std	Std
Rear Heater Air Conditioning Prep Package (not available with air conditioning delete)	Opt	Opt	Opt
Assist handle — rear doors (by Mopar)	Opt	N/A	N/A
Auxiliary upfitter switches — two	Opt	Opt	Opt
Cargo area lighting — LED (by Mopar)	Opt	N/A	N/A
Cargo compartment floor mat (by Mopar)	Opt	N/A	N/A
Cargo lamps — rear	Std	N/A	N/A
Cargo PartitionNone (standard)	Std	N/A	N/A
With sliding window	Opt	N/A	N/A
Without window	Opt	N/A	N/A
Cargo tie-downsFloor	Std	N/A	N/A
Side wall	Std	N/A	N/A
Front walk-thru matCarpet (not available with passenger double seat) (by Mopar)	Opt	N/A	N/A
Slush (not available with passenger double seat) (by Mopar)	Opt	N/A	N/A
High headliner (not available on low roof; restrictions apply: see your dealer for details) (by Mopar)	Opt	N/A	N/A
Instrument panel with bright bezels	Opt	Opt	Opt
Locking glove box (included with Interior Convenience Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Overhead storage (included with Interior Convenience Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Power door locks — speed-sensitive	Std	Std	Std
Cargo net (included with Interior Convenience Group)	Pkg	N/A	N/A
Cloth	Std	Std	Std
Vinyl	Opt	Opt	Opt
Four-way manually adjustable driver- and front-passenger bucket	Std	Std	Std
Driver’s six-way adjustable with lumbar adjuster (not available with driver’s suspension seat or passenger swivel seat)	Opt	Opt	Opt
Driver’s and passenger six-way adjustable with lumbar adjuster (not available with passenger double seat, driver’s swivel seat or driver’s suspension seat)	Opt	Opt	Opt
Driver’s suspension (not available with driver’s swivel seat, heated driver’s seat or six-way adjustable seat)	Opt	Opt	Opt
Driver’s swivel (requires cloth seating surfaces, not available with six-way adjustable seats or cargo partition)	Opt	Opt	Opt
Heated driver’s (requires six-way adjustable driver’s seat; not available with driver’s swivel seat)	Opt	Opt	Opt
Heated passenger (requires six-way adjustable driver/passenger seats)	Opt	Opt	Opt
SeatsPassenger double (requires four-way or six-way adjustable driver seats)	Opt	Opt	N/A
Passenger-seat delete (includes deactivate passenger air bag and passenger seat belt mount delete)	Opt	Opt	Opt
Passenger swivel (requires cloth seating surfaces and driver’s swivel seat; not available with cargo partition or heated seat)	Opt	Opt	Opt
Spray-on floor liner (by Mopar)	Opt	N/A	N/A
Steering column — telescoping	Std	Std	Std
Steering wheel — leather-wrapped	Opt	Opt	Opt
Tire-pressure monitoring light	Std	Std	Std
Upfit interface connectors (included with rear-speaker Wiring Prep)	Std	Std	Std
Wall PanelsUpper side (includes lower side)	Opt	N/A	N/A
Lower side	Opt	N/A	N/A
Power with one-touch down feature	Std	Std	Std
WindowsWindow guards, rear (not available on standard roof Cargo Vans)	Opt	N/A	N/A
Windshield document clip (included with Interior Convenience Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Wood floor — rear (packaged with Ambulance Prep Package)	Opt/Pkg	N/A	N/A
Safety & Security	Cargo Van	Chassis Cab	Cutaway
Advanced driver and front-passenger	Std	Std	Std
Supplemental side-curtain front	Std	Std	Std
Supplemental front-seat side	Std	Std	Std
DOT-certified Roadside Safety Kit (by Mopar)	Opt	Opt	Opt
Orange seat belts (not available with passenger double seat, driver’s swivel seat and passenger swivel seat)	Fleet	Fleet	Fleet
ParkSense rear park assist	Opt	N/A	N/A
ParkView rear backup camera	Std	N/A	N/A
Rear backup camera kit	N/A	Std	Std
Remote keyless entry	Std	Std	Std
Remote start (by Mopar)	Opt	Opt	Opt
Security alarm	Opt	Opt	Opt
Packages and Equipment Groups	Cargo Van	Chassis Cab	Cutaway
Ambulance Prep Package A220-amp alternator, wood floor, upfit interface connector, right sliding door with fixed glass, rear hinged doors with fixed glass, Rear Heater Air Conditioning Prep Package, 12-volt rear auxiliary power outlet, and cruise control (3500 Cargo Van models only)	Fleet	N/A	N/A
Interior Cargo Shelf Package (requires cargo partition or cargo partition with sliding window)	Opt	N/A	N/A
Interior Convenience Grouplocking glove box, shelf above roof trim, underseat storage tray, cargo net and windshield document clip	Opt	Opt	Opt
Premium Appearance Groupchrome grille and fog lamps	Opt	Opt	Opt
Trailer Tow GroupClass IV receiver hitch with four- and seven-pin wiring harness	Opt	N/A	N/A

The ProMaster guide lists body types (Cargo Van, Chassis Cab, Cutaway) rather than trim levels.
F marks a fleet-only option.

What each trim adds

Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.

Chassis Cabover Cargo Van+6 standard

220-amp (included with Ambulance Prep Package)
Suspensions: Premium heavy-duty (3500 models only)
Cab-back wall with window
Extended wiring — tail lamp
Mirrors
Rear backup camera kit

Standard on every trim (28)

3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine with six-speed automatic transmission
Auxiliary fuel tap
Battery
Battery — 95-amp auxiliary power connector
Electronic stability control
Fuel tank — 24-gallon
Full-size spare tire
Power steering
Speed limiter — dealer-activated, 60-mph, 65-mph, 70-mph and 77-mph
Halogen headlamps
Mirrors — 96-inch extended exterior (includes power heated mirrors on Cargo Vans): Manual adjustable/manual folding
Roof clearance lamps: Front
16-in. Silver painted steel with center cap
12-volt auxiliary power outlet: Front
Air conditioning: Manually controlled, with heat
Power door locks — speed-sensitive
Seating Surfaces: Cloth
Four-way manually adjustable driver- and front-passenger bucket
Steering column — telescoping
Tire-pressure monitoring light
Upfit interface connectors (included with rear-speaker Wiring Prep)
Windows: Power with one-touch down feature
Rear-speaker Wiring Prep (includes upfit interface connectors)
Uconnect 3.0 with 5-inch display — AM/FM with Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth (includes Media Hub with USB and auxiliary input steering wheel-mounted audio controls)
Air bags: Advanced driver and front-passenger
Air bags: Supplemental side-curtain front
Air bags: Supplemental front-seat side
Remote keyless entry

Source: 2018 Ram Commercial ProMaster Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.

No EPA fuel-economy rating. Heavy-duty pickups, chassis cabs and full-size vans above 8,500 lb gross vehicle weight are exempt from EPA labeling, so there is no official MPG figure for the ProMaster.

2018 Ram ProMaster wheels & tires

The spec sheet doesn't list tire sizes for this model year; here is what the owner's manual says.

Cold tire pressure: Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard, which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare: Depending on equipment the van has a regular-size spare (with its own pressure sensor that is not monitored until it is fitted), a compact spare, or a tire service kit instead of a spare.
Lug nut torque: 145 ft-lb (197 N·m), M16 x 1.50 thread, 21 mm socket
Pressure monitor: A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2018 Ram Commercial ProMaster Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2018 Ram ProMaster maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage.

Odometer

OdometerDue at

Additional Inspections

Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary
Inspect the brake pads, replace as necessary

Additional Maintenance

Replace cabin/air conditioning filter
Replace Brake Fluid every two years

Service	20k	30k	40k	50k	60k	70k	80k	90k	100k	110k	120k	130k	140k	150k
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary
Inspect the brake pads, replace as necessary
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter
Replace Brake Fluid every two years
Replace spark plugs
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary

At every oil change

Change oil and filter
Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
Inspect exhaust system
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions

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2018 Ram ProMaster fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

Fluid capacities3 systems

System	Applies to	Capacity
Fuel tank (approximate)		24 gal90 L
Engine oil with filter	3.6L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified)	6 qt5.6 L
Cooling system	3.6L engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)	10.5 qt10 L

Engine fluids

Engine fluids5 fluids

Component	Fluid / grade	Mopar product
Engine coolant	OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10 Year/150,000 Mile antifreeze/coolantMS.90032	Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
Engine oil	SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395	Mopar
Engine oil filter	—	Mopar Engine Oil Filters
Spark plugs	—	Mopar Spark Plugs
Fuel selection	87 octane, 0-15% ethanol	—

Chassis fluids & lubricants

Chassis fluids & lubricants3 fluids

Component	Fluid / grade	Mopar product
Automatic transmission3.6L gasoline engine only	ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid	Mopar ATF+4
Brake master cylinder	DOT 4 brake fluid	Mopar DOT 4
Power steering reservoir	Pentosin CHF 11S power steering fluidMS-11655	—

Fuel

Fuel1 engine

Engine	Minimum	Ethanol / biodiesel
3.6L engine	87 octane Regular unleaded	Up to 15% (E15)

Wheel lug nut torque

Wheel lug nut torque1 spec

Wheels	Torque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M16 x 1.5021 mm socket	145 ft‑lb (197 N·m)

Cooling system capacity carries an asterisk in the table, but the manual prints no footnote text on that page.
Engine oil specification is also printed on the oil filler cap.
Brake fluid (DOT 4) should be changed every two years regardless of mileage.
Torque lug nuts in a star pattern twice, and recheck after 25 miles (40 km).
Mopar, Pennzoil and Shell Helix are named as examples of oil meeting MS-6395.

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2018 Ram ProMaster recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Ram ProMaster: 10 recall campaigns and 38 owner complaints. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA hasn't published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Ram ProMaster.

Recalls (10)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assemblyOctober 23, 2025 · Campaign 25V720000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat.

Risk: Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the cooling fan module and fuse. In addition dealers will provide an addendum for the manual and label for the power distribution center. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 11, 2025.

Campaign 25V720000 on NHTSA.gov

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shiftOctober 15, 2020 · Campaign 20V582000

Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Paratransit vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear.

Risk: The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Prime-Time will notify owners instructing them to take their vehicles to Ram dealers for the necessary repairs, free of charge. Owners may contact Prime-Time customer service at 1-574-293-9191. Prime-Time's number for this recall is W00.

Campaign 20V582000 on NHTSA.gov

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shiftJanuary 23, 2020 · Campaign 20V036000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped 3.6L engines. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear.

Risk: The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ram Trucks at 1-866-726-4636. Chrysler's number for this recall is W00.

Campaign 20V036000 on NHTSA.gov

Equipment: appliance: air conditionerNovember 15, 2019 · Campaign 19V818000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning (A/C). The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.

Risk: An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Chrysler will inform owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. Interim owner notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 10, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began July 7, 2020.

Campaign 19V818000 on NHTSA.gov

EquipmentJune 11, 2019 · Campaign 19V428000

Unicell Body Company Inc. (Unicell) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna, 2018-2019 Hino 155, Ford Econoline and Transit and Isuzu NPR, and 2018 Ram ProMaster-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.

Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Unicell will work with ASA Electronics to notify owners and offer a remedy, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service 1-800-384-4400 or Unicell at 1-716-853-8628.

Campaign 19V428000 on NHTSA.gov

SeatsApril 29, 2019 · Campaign 19V333000

New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Go-ES Foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Fix: New England has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs to the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or New England at 1-800-886-9247.

Campaign 19V333000 on NHTSA.gov

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SeatsApril 18, 2019 · Campaign 19V313000

Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Fix: MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452.

Campaign 19V313000 on NHTSA.gov

SeatsMarch 1, 2019 · Campaign 19V332000

Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. When the seat back cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Fix: Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles has notified owners, and Freedman dealers have inspected and repaired the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles at 1-574-293-9191.

Campaign 19V332000 on NHTSA.gov

Electrical system: wiring: front underhoodAugust 9, 2018 · Campaign 18V524000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles.

Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

Campaign 18V524000 on NHTSA.gov

Air bags: side/windowNovember 14, 2017 · Campaign 17V712000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles. An incorrect rivet may have been used to attach the front door impact sensor which can cause the sensor housing to fracture.

Risk: A fractured sensor could affect the deployment of the standard supplemental side airbags during certain side impact crashes, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front door impact pressure sensors, securing them with the correct rivets, free of charge. The recall began January 11 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T64.

Campaign 17V712000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints: 38
Crashes: 4
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0

Electrical system11
Engine11
Power train7
Unknown or other7
Visibility/wiper4
Service brakes3
Steering2
Structure2

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Promaster. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2018 Ram ProMaster owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2018 model year.

Owner's manuals

Quick guides

Quick Reference GuidePDF

Uconnect & radio

Uconnect 3/3 NAV with 5" DisplayRadio / Uconnect manual (PDF)

Supplements

Warranty

On Mopar.com

Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.

Read for lake-effect country

Reading the 2018 ProMaster data for Great Lakes roads

From the Snowbelt east of Cleveland to the ridges of West Virginia and east Tennessee, this part of the country throws salt, snow and grade at every vehicle. Here is how the 2018 Ram ProMaster specifications line up against all three.

The oil grade on a January morning

The 2018 Ram ProMaster fluids table lists SAE 5W-20, with 6 qt per change. Lake-effect winters are full of short, cold trips: to work, to school, to the store and home again before the engine reaches temperature. That pattern is tough on oil, so let the oil-change indicator set the interval and never stretch it.

Cranking power for a lake-effect morning

Rated battery output: 800 to 950 cold-cranking amps, measured at 0°F. A single-digit night in Traverse City or Fort Wayne cuts what the battery can deliver just as the stiff engine asks more of the starter. Past three winters, an October load test tells you more than the date sticker. Charging comes from a 180- to 220-amp alternator.

Traction for snowbelt hills and hollows

This model year was built with front-wheel drive only. On an icy grade, smooth throttle beats wheelspin, and winter tires do more for a front-wheel drive vehicle than any other change. When lake-effect snow turns an interstate white in minutes, leave several car lengths more than usual and let the vehicles with driven wheels at both ends sort themselves out ahead of you.

Coolant through freeze and climb

Fluids table: OAT coolant (10-year/150,000-mile formula), 10.5 qt. Scheduled replacement comes at 10 years or 150,000 miles. Stick to that chemistry, since mixing coolant types can shorten their protective life. On a used ProMaster from Ohio, ask whether the coolant was changed on time, and check the level in the overflow tank with the engine cold before you drive it.

Brake fluid, long descents and salted lines

The schedule lists brake fluid replacement starting at 20,000 miles. Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, which lowers its boiling point, and a long descent off a Tennessee or West Virginia ridge is exactly where brakes get hot enough for that to matter. In Michigan and Ohio, have the steel brake lines checked for salt corrosion whenever the wheels are off.

Filters for dust and pollen

The schedule asks for more frequent air-filter attention in dusty conditions, beyond the normal replacement every 30,000 miles. Gravel roads up Appalachian hollows and coal-haul routes in West Virginia and eastern Kentucky qualify, so inspect the filter at each oil change if they are part of your week.

Specifications are the manufacturer's; the weather and road context is ours. When a note here and the 2018 owner's manual disagree, follow the manual.

2018 Ram ProMaster questions

How much oil does the 2018 Ram ProMaster take?

With a filter change: 3.6L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 6 qt / 5.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2018 Ram ProMaster use?

Engine oil: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395).

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2018 Ram ProMaster?

At 20,000 miles: inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary; inspect the brake pads, replace as necessary; replace cabin/air conditioning filter; replace brake fluid every two years. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2018 Ram ProMaster owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2018 Ram ProMaster get?

The EPA doesn't publish a fuel-economy rating for the ProMaster: heavy-duty pickups, chassis cabs and full-size vans above 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight are exempt from fuel-economy labeling, so there is no official MPG figure to quote.

What changed on the 2018 Ram ProMaster?

Dropped trim: Windowed Van; Powertrain: 3.0-liter EcoDiesel with six-speed manual joins the lineup; Powertrain no longer listed: 3.0L I-4 EcoDiesel with six-speed Dual-active Drive automated manual; New option packages: Ambulance Prep Package A and Interior Cargo Shelf Package.

Does the 2018 Ram ProMaster have recalls?

NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Ram ProMaster. The most recent: Engine and engine cooling: cooling system (October 2025), Power train: automatic transmission (October 2020), and Power train: automatic transmission (January 2020). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2018 Ram ProMaster?

Owners have filed 38 complaints about the 2018 Ram ProMaster with NHTSA. The components named most often are electrical system (11), engine (11), and power train (7). 4 complaints involved a crash and 0 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle.