Ram ProMaster Transmission Lawsuit Details

A lawsuit has been filed against Stellantis, the manufacturer of the Ram ProMaster van, claiming that the 2022 and 2023 models' 9-speed automatic transmissions only use 7 gears in practice. 6-liter Pentastar V6 engine not being powerful enough to engage the higher gears, resulting in the transmission behaving like a 7-speed.
The lawsuit specifically affects owners of the 2022 and 2023 Ram ProMaster vans. Vehicle owners are advised to stay informed about their vehicle's transmission and performance. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has not issued a recall related to this issue. According to reports, the lawsuit claims the manufacturer's advertising of a 9-speed transmission is misleading.
Owners of affected vehicles may want to review their vehicle's performance and ensure it is running smoothly.
Source: Jalopnik
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