Dodge Ram Van years to avoid
No model year of the Dodge Ram Van stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Dodge Ram Van years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Dodge Ram Van complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Dodge Ram Van problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical40
- Brakes27
- Body26
- Transmission25
- Steering25
- Suspension21
- Engine17
- Tires16
- Visibility15
- Airbags13
- Fuel system9
- Seats6
Dodge Ram Van problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 74 | 16 | Electrical | 50,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 76 | 14 | Body | 56,059 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 49 | 33 | Electrical | 60,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2000 | - | 29 | Body | 49,000 | 0 | 4 | |
| 1999 | - | 46 | Electrical | 71,000 | 0 | 6 | |
| 1998 | - | 22 | Electrical | 122,648 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1997 | - | 16 | Acceleration | 100,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1996 | - | 18 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 14 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1994 | - | 6 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1993 | - | 3 | Brakes | 1 | 2 | ||
| 1992 | - | 2 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1991 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 3
Questions about the Dodge Ram Van
What years of the Dodge Ram Van should you avoid?
No single model year of the Dodge Ram Van has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Dodge Ram Van?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Dodge Ram Van?
Electrical, with 40 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (27) and body (26).
How many recalls does the Dodge Ram Van have?
3 recalls between 1991 and 2003. The 2002 model year has the most, with 1.
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