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Dodge Van problems by year

Owners have filed 163 complaints about the Dodge Van since 1991, and 1 recall has been issued. The 1997 model year has 24 complaints, more than any other year, led by airbags and brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
163
Recalls
1
Worst year
1997
Model years
1991-2002

Dodge Van years to avoid

No model year of the Dodge Van stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Dodge Van years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Dodge Van complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

19911993199419951996199719981999200020012002

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Dodge Van problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    19
  • Tires
    18
  • Suspension
    18
  • Engine
    17
  • Electrical
    17
  • Airbags
    17
  • Brakes
    15
  • Visibility
    12
  • Seat belts
    11
  • Seats
    10
  • Steering
    9
  • Fuel system
    9

Dodge Van problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20027518Airbags45,00003
20017915Electrical52,90002
2000-19Engine61,86303
1999-17Seats115,00003
1998-24Electrical90,00000
1997-24Airbags03
1996-18Engine01
1995-10Locks01
1994-9Transmission01
1993-4Seat belts00
1991-5Tires10

Recalls 1

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Questions about the Dodge Van

What years of the Dodge Van should you avoid?

No single model year of the Dodge Van has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Dodge Van?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Dodge Van?

Transmission, with 19 complaints across all years, followed by tires (18) and suspension (18).

How many recalls does the Dodge Van have?

1 recall between 1991 and 2002. The 1991 model year has the most, with 1.

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