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Dodge Ram Van Problems

The Dodge Ram Van is a full-size van produced from 1971-2003, serving as a workhorse for commercial and personal use. With 608 complaints on record, the Ram Van has issues common to all full-size vans of this era while providing substantial capability. The 318 and 360 V8 engines are durable, and the body-on-frame construction is robust. These continue to serve as work vans and conversion platforms.

608
Total Complaints
0
Total Recalls
14
Model Years
0
Reported Deaths
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Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more complaints than average.

1999
✓

Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

1989 1991 1992

Common Problem Categories

Electrical System 80
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62
Power Train 56
Structure 54
Steering 50

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2003 44 0 2 4 Average
2002 32 0 4 4 Average
2001 80 0 2 10 Below Average
2000 70 0 8 10 Below Average
1999 112 0 22 22 Avoid
1998 76 0 0 14 Below Average
1997 52 0 4 2 Average
1996 72 0 0 0 Below Average
1995 34 0 0 2 Average
1994 18 0 0 0 Good
1993 8 0 6 0 Good
1992 6 0 0 0 Good
1991 2 0 0 0 Good
1989 2 0 0 0 Good

Dodge Ram Van Years to Avoid

The 1999 Ram Van accumulated the most complaints, with transmission issues, electrical problems, and dashboard cracking common in this era. The 1998-2000 models share similar concerns as the platform aged. ABS brake systems in later years can be troublesome. Earlier models are mechanically simpler.

Best Dodge Ram Van Years

The 1989 Ram Van represents a clean year before emissions complexity increased. The 1994-1996 models offer fuel injection benefits with fewer late-production issues. Any year with the 318 V8 provides a good balance of power and reliability.

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