2021 Ram ProMaster Cargo Van Review
Price Range: $19,980 - $41,998

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91 listings
- 49,089 miles
- Frame damage reported, 1 Owner, Corporate fleet vehicle
- 6cyl Automatic
- Kargar Motors (19 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Parking sensors
- USB Inputs
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Located in Manassas, VA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: Yes
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 3C6MRVJG7ME519163
Stock: KMM8625
Certified Pre-Owned: No- $18,995great price$3,017 below market
- 89,254 miles
- No accidents, 1 Owner, Rental vehicle
- 6cyl Automatic
- Philly Auto (145 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- USB Inputs
- Trip Computer
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 3C6LRVAG1ME559959
Stock: 13313
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-15-2024 - $26,995good price$2,706 below market
- 28,000 miles
- No accidents, 1 Owner, Personal use only
- 6cyl Automatic
- Carplex (19 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- USB Inputs
- Trip Computer
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Located in Manassas, VA
PRICE EXCLUDES PROCESSING FEE OF $899.OO. (((---> CARPLEX IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MISPRINT ON FEATURES EQUIPMENT PRICE ETC. <--- ))). WE ARE LOCATE...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 3C6LRVAG5ME554053
Stock: 10146
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-19-2025
2021 Ram Promaster Cargo Van Review

byDan Frio
Correspondent
Dan spent many years covering the go-fast, look-good, get-loud corners of the automotive universe. First, he served as editor of enthusiast magazines AutoSound and Honda Tuning, then as executive editor at SEMA News, the publishing arm of the trade group that produces the annual SEMA Show (yes, that show). As a contributor to Edmunds, he now likes to keep the volume low and the speed limit legal, providing expert car-shopping advice to drivers looking for the perfect match.
Pros
- Easier to maneuver than similarly sized vans
- Variety of body styles to suit a range of business needs
- Good turning radius for its size
Cons
- Strange and uncomfortable driving position
- Unrefined ride quality, even for a van
What's new
- New advanced driver safety features, such as blind-spot monitoring and automatic emergency braking, are now available
- Crosswind assist, helping the driver stay on course in windy conditions, is now standard
- New available digital rearview mirror
- Part of the first ProMaster Cargo generation introduced for 2014
Overview
The Ram ProMaster Cargo Van is among the small crop of modern work vans that sit atop a streamlined, passenger car-type chassis, rather than the tall truck frames of yesterday's vans. This design makes for more nimble maneuvering, improved fuel efficiency and smarter use of interior space without sacrificing capability.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2021 Ram ProMaster Cargo Van 1500 Low Roof 3dr Van w/118" WB (3.6L 6cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
Not EPA tested for ProMaster Cargo Van 1500 Low Roof
ProMaster Cargo Van 1500 Low Roof
vs
$271/mo
Avg. Midsize Van
The ProMaster Cargo stands apart from its rivals, however, with a front-wheel-drive layout and three available van lengths. The ProMaster's entire drivetrain sits under the front cab, so its load floor sits just 21 inches above the ground, lowest in the class, and ideal when handling bulky, awkward objects. An 118-inch wheelbase version, shortest in the class, is also available for buyers who want a capable but compact van.
Front-drive cars often sacrifice capability for efficiency, but the ProMaster Cargo can handle up to 4,680 pounds of payload or tow up to 6,910 pounds when properly configured. These are comparable specs to those of the Ford Transit, which is a key full-size van rival. If you drive in a wet and snowy climate, a Transit or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, which offer available all-wheel drive, might be a better choice. These vans are also a little more refined to drive. But overall the ProMaster is a capable work van that'll get the job done.
Which ProMaster Cargo Van does Edmunds recommend?
The ProMaster isn't offered in conventional tiered trim levels. Instead you choose a body length, roof height and payload capacity to suit your needs, then add optional features to taste. If you'll need to stand up or walk around inside the van, you'll want the high-roof body, which offers more than 8 feet of clearance.
Compare 2021 Ram ProMaster Cargo Van trim levels
Helpful trims summary and side-by-side comparison chart
2021 Ram ProMaster Cargo Van models
The 2021 Ram ProMaster Cargo is a large van with two seats and a large cargo area designed for storing gear and equipping to your needs. There are no traditional trim levels. Instead, the ProMaster comes in 1500, 2500 and 3500 versions, with the higher numbers indicating increased payload ratings (think of these as light, medium, and heavy-duty choices), then a selection of short and long body styles, and finally low- and high-roof options.
The most compact ProMaster, with its 118-inch wheelbase, is only available as a 1500 model with a low roof. All others are available as 2500 or 3500 versions, with low or high roof, and with medium or long wheelbases (136 and 159 inches, respectively). The long-wheelbase 3500 high-roof is also available with a slightly extended body for maximum cargo space.
All ProMaster vans come with a 3.6-liter V6 gasoline engine (280 horsepower, 260 lb-ft of torque) that drives the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission.
Standard feature highlights include:
- Split-opening rear cargo doors
- Remote locking and unlocking
- Rearview camera
- Air conditioning
- 5-inch touchscreen central display
- Four-speaker audio system
- Crosswind assist (helps the driver stay on course in windy conditions)
The ProMaster's options list is extensive and geared toward increasing levels of comfort and utility. Notable features here include:
- Power-folding and heated mirrors
- Sliding side doors
- Rear windows
- Rear parking sensors
- Cruise control
- Heated seats
- Suspended driver's seat
- Cargo-area climate control
- Tow hitch
- Digital rearview camera (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
- Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
- Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
2 out of 5 stars2/5Average
#22 out of 24 among Commercial Vans
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Ram ProMaster Cargo Van from 2008-2022.$1,168/yr
vs. $851/yr
for Average Commercial Van
for Average Commercial Van
Frequency
The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).2.39x/yr
vs. 1.96x/yr
for Average Commercial Van
for Average Commercial Van
Severity
The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).19.6%
vs. 17.8%
for Average Commercial Van
for Average Commercial Van
powered by RepairPal Based on RepairPal reliability data as of 8/23/2023. Ratings are provided by RepairPal and Edmunds is not responsible for their accuracy.
Ram ProMaster Cargo Van Reviews
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1 out of 5 starsRon, 04/27/2024
2021 Ram ProMaster Cargo Van 3500 High Roof 3dr Van w/136" WB (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2021 Ram 3500 Promaster Roadtrek Zion
Can’t find a dealer within 100 miles that will service it or will fix it! But that’s ok the only people that really got screwed was Ram
because we will never buy another
SOLD the POS
2021 ProMaster Cargo Van Highlights
1500 Low Roof
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $32,385 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Seating | 2 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 259.0 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the ProMaster Cargo Van models:
- Crosswind Assist
- Helps maintain stability in windy conditions by selective, course-correction braking. Standard feature new for 2021.
- Digital Rearview Mirror
- Displays real-time video image in the rearview mirror from rear-facing camera. Can be deactivated. Optional new feature for 2021.
- ParkSense Rear Park Assist
- Sounds an alert if an object is close to the rear bumper.
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