The RAM ProMaster 3500 is a vehicle built from 2014 to 2026 over 3 generations. Between 2014 and 2026 it grew 36 cm longer and gained 44 kg. Worth buying? It depends heavily on which year you buy at 3.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the ProMaster 3500 is
The RAM ProMaster 3500 is a vehicle that RAM built from 2014 to 2026 — 13 model years. Our measurements put it at 3 generations, the current one starting in 2023. Its closest siblings in the RAM range: 1500, 2500, 3500.
ProMaster 3500 generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the ProMaster 3500's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the ProMaster 3500 that gives 3 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-2017 | 600 cm | 404 cm | 2251 kg | - | - |
| 2020 | 636 cm | 404 cm | 2300 kg | +36 cm | +49 kg |
| 2023-2026 | 636 cm | 404 cm | 2295 kg | +0 cm | -5 kg |
Between 2014 and 2026 the ProMaster 3500 gained 36 cm in length (+6.0%) and 44 kg in weight (+2.0%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the ProMaster 3500 that is 44 kg against 36 cm. Full dimensions by year →
RAM ProMaster 3500 tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment ProMaster 3500 owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the RAM ProMaster 3500 have? Power & range
Powertrain data warming… reload in a moment.
The ProMaster 3500 by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the RAM ProMaster 3500. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | ProMaster 3500 | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 2 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 3 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 3.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $1,011/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 404 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the RAM ProMaster 3500?
The ProMaster 3500 is a vehicle, built from 2014 to 2026 across 3 generations.
How many generations does the ProMaster 3500 have?
3 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2023. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the ProMaster 3500 grew 36 cm longer and gained 44 kg.
What is the RAM ProMaster 3500 warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the ProMaster 3500 reliable?
It scores 3.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific ProMaster 3500?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in RAM
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAM 1500 | 2013–2026 | 199 | 26 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| RAM 2500 | 2013–2026 | 151 | — | 4.0/5 |
| RAM 3500 | 2012–2026 | 162 | — | 3.5/5 |
| RAM Promaster City | 2015–2026 | 20 | 24 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| RAM 5500 | 2013–2026 | 91 | — | 3.5/5 |
| RAM ProMaster 2500 | 2014–2026 | 4 | — | 4.0/5 |
Mark ForCar as a preferred source and our data shows up first in your Google results. One click, no account.