I only have one Pet Peeve so far for my 2021 that I ordered in January.

It is not here yet !!

 

Well, if you have been reading about the world shipping situation, it's a mess.

 

People crying over their Promasters .

 

People complaining about the transmission downshifting going down hills.

 

I absolutely hate the fact that if I turn off the air conditioning, then when I turn it back on, it doesn't return to its previous state, it defaults back to "Vent" mode and I have to punch the temperature button to reactivate the air conditioning. Why, why, why? Totally pointless.

My other pet peeve is the clipboard, but it's a minor one. It's pointless, but it doesn't make me angry, I'm just sad that they couldn't have come up with something better.

Another pet peeve is that place where you plug in a memory stick so the stereo can play it, it's buried so far back in that little cubby that it's very difficult to use.

So what are YOUR pet peeves?

Those are all valid peeves. The clipboard is a US requurement (maybe Canada also) so FCA has no control over that. The USB port is absolutely ridiculess (I unscrewed my and dragged it out more) and the AC is just dumb! No being able to lock & unlock all the doors at once is another.

 

All doors do lock at once , unlock no .

 

-why on earth didnt they design the roof to drain water like every other vehicle? Puddles form in between the ribs on the roof even when parked on level ground. I have a feeling we're going to be talking about this in 10 years when rust has put holes in the roofs.

-why did they put the front seats so close together? The aisle way between the seats is way too narrow and there is a big gap between the front seats and the doors. My much narrower econoline had quite a bit more space between the front seats.

 

I like the seat position cuz they swivel easily without adjusting much. And I can swivel the driver seat halfway, slide it forward on the track, lean it back, put my feet up on the other seat, and it's a comfy recliner!

 

True, my error 😩 but, it was 2 AM here on the Left Coast (in my defense).

 

That useless POS Uconnect head unit. What garbage. Sure, in 1987 it would have been pretty cool. But in a 2019? Sigh.

Here is the euro-spec clipboard:

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Worth it just to not be continually insulted by the non-functional US "clipboard" shaped thing.

I agree on the seat spacing. Too narrow an aisle, too far from the doors (which makes the door arm rests useless - fix here). Although to be fair, moving the seats closer to the doors would make swiveling the seats more of a challenge.

Blinker stalk is too high, cruise is on the wrong side of the wheel.

Wheel needs to be closer to the seat so my legs can straighten out more.

But overall, I've had worse vehicles, most of this stuff I have worked around. It is an artifact of using a cheap work van as a recreational vehicle. Even with its warts, I like it.

 

I think 6th gear is going to drive me to drink....oh wait......

 

My nit would be that the various computer systems are overly sensitive, and declare "FAULT!" far too soon, and on far too little evidence. e.g., apply brake and gas and the system will decide the ESC hill-holder has a fault (no you silly silicon, I am just trying to get enough RPMs to charge the battery faster). And I do wish the steering wheel had some more tilt and more (ANY) extension, so that I could have my arms a bit more relaxed and yet have the seat far enough back for my legs to fit. And I will agree the stereo needs work - the speech recognition is almost useless. BUT, at least it doesn't barf on a 256G memory stick full of MP3, which the Kenwood I bought for my other vehicle simply cannot handle.
But that said - for a commercial vehicle the stereo is pretty competent, the steering wheel is something you get used to, and at least you know if there is a potential problem before you are immobilized.

 

1. Blocked access to the transmission fill port and the lack of stock dip stick.
2. Windows that don't go all the way down.
3. No tilt steering wheel.
4. Annoyingly low cup holders.
5. Wonky remote power locks.
6. No stock way of locking the rear doors in the open position.
7. Rear parking sensors that can't be shut off. (At least they can't on my 2015).
8. Cruise control that likes to annoy would be passers on slow inclines (Mine tends to speed up when someone is slowly passing me on the left).
9. Gas fill so far forward on the van. (When you're towing a long trailer, you basically have to take up an entire gas station parking lot).
10. Seat belt dinger!

Off the top of my head, those are probably my top 10 and IMO they're all fairly minor. Honestly, I really like my Promaster. It's a drastic improvement over the Ford and Dodge vans I've had in the past.

 

The excessively short range of the key fob to lock/unlock doors. I came from an aftermarket fob that could start my car from hundreds of yards away, and it was a two way device. I realize that had to be charged, but come on!

10. Seat belt dinger!

AlfaOBD can fix that!

 

What a thread! We've got this van that the other two brands look down on and these nit-picky details are the pet peeves? I'm lovin' it.

My pet peeve was the cup holders. A fix was my first project.



I can fit comfortably between the seats. I cannot on the Transit.

The radio does truly suck.

Why does the cab have to be black? It's a nice grey in Europe. I get tempted to paint it, but sure enough, it would scuff and look worse.

 

• I wish the side door was the two barn door style, and had a foot step. That's by far my biggest pet peeve.
• The seat recliner knobs, rather than levers.
• The soft flooring around the cab
• The sliding door handle feels cheap and like its eventually going need fixing/replacing.

 

• The soft flooring around the cab

I long ago fixed mine with a piece of Lexan underneath my front carpet, so I had long forgot about that one! Are the new models still like this? That's a ridiculous oversight if Ram/FCA/Stella-whatever is still making the floor that way.

 

Just a couple of long trips (one about 1900 miles over 10 days), but so far zero complaints. Maybe I'm not very picky...

 

Well said 😁

 

It's that emergency brake that stabs my leg every time I exit!

Cursing it daily and looking for the pool noodle protector!

 

Wheel bolts. Studs and nuts are easier.

Parking brake mechanism in the middle of the underside.

 

The clip board is perfect for mounting my GoPro. The thin plastic lid to the clear box mounts the camera, and the thin lid then clips securely under the clip. Super sano.

 

I absolutely hate the fact that if I turn off the air conditioning, then when I turn it back on, it doesn't return to its previous state, it defaults back to "Vent" mode and I have to punch the temperature button to reactivate the air conditioning. Why, why, why? Totally pointless.

My other pet peeve is the clipboard, but it's a minor one. It's pointless, but it doesn't make me angry, I'm just sad that they couldn't have come up with something better.

Another pet peeve is that place where you plug in a memory stick so the stereo can play it, it's buried so far back in that little cubby that it's very difficult to use.

So what are YOUR pet peeves?

THE SEATS MY GOD THE SEATS ARE NOT MEANT FOR NONSTOP ACTION end rant

 

Yes to several, but if I have to pick one there's a reason my nickname for this van became "Sieve".

Thank goodness all the cons are outweighed by the quiet cabin and smooth ride though.

 

For me - it's those tabs at the top of the rear door opening near the middle. My very first experience in a dealer lot was running my forehead right into them climbing in the back.

I had read that the height of the back opening was tall enough for me to easily clear so I didn't pay much attention to those things dangling down well into the "clearance height". Fortunately I was hanging onto something or I would have fallen out.

 

Anything that has annoyed me was just because either I didn't read the manual or I was used to something else. So right now I have no pet peeves. I especially love driving it for long trips. Seats are comfortable, Bathroom is in the back.

 

Another pet peeve is that place where you plug in a memory stick so the stereo can play it, it's buried so far back in that little cubby that it's very difficult to use.

I use a big stick (large capacity) and just leave it in place. Perhaps you have different sticks for different Genres of music?

I long ago fixed mine with a piece of Lexan underneath my front carpet, so I had long forgot about that one! Are the new models still like this? That's a ridiculous oversight if Ram/FCA/Stella-whatever is still making the floor that way.

I'm under the impression that FCA doesn't do much to upgrade even glaring problems. Witness the cowl leaking rain water problem.

I'm curious if the 2022 revamp addresses this.

Parking brake mechanism in the middle of the underside.

That and the exhaust pipe also down the middle of the underside. Both could have been off to the side allowing big underbody tanks to be mounted.

Hold the remote in front of your forehead to gain extra range.
Yes it really works!

I've held it touching the underside of my chin. You look silly doing so (not sure which looks sillier ) but it works.

 

I've held it touching the underside of my chin. You look silly doing so (not sure which looks sillier ) but it works.

 

I have been peeved by the fact that the DRL (daytime running lights, Canadian PMs) can't be turned off (can AlfaODB do this?). I have had to, on numerous occasions, fire up the van for various reasons and would have liked to have the PM idle inconspicuously. But for Canadian PMs, it's either the DRLs would be on or (worse) the full set of headlights/tailights/marker lights on).

 

This is a valid peeve , DRL with no option to turn off denies the option to work /camp in stealth mode . For me there are locations /situations at work being seen could possibly lead to a good old fashioned beating 😁

 

Hmm, I like the cupholders down there tucked out of the way. It's the perfect spot since (for me) that area has no other use, is an easy reach, and who needs a drink right at your fingertips all the time or up in your face? The holders in both doors are fine too but I use those for hand sanitizer - handy for a quick shot before climbing in after pumping gas, or grabbing the cheeseburger & fries you're ready to bite into.

As a very small minority here (so far) guess I'm also less picky or have gotten used to any of the vans (minor) annoyances.

 

The cruise control is terrible

 

Cruise control buttons should be on the steering wheel.

 

Yeah, at first I was grabbing the cruise lever to signal turns but got used to it. Tilting the wheel back helped too. Since it's the only vehicle I drive (besides my wife's Forester once in awhile) everything feels normal to me now and I feel very comfortable with all the controls, sitting position, etc. No complaints.