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1993–2003 · 11 model years

Dodge Ram Van recalls & problems by year

4 recalls and 218 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199947 complaints
Most recalls20021 recall
Crashes reported17in owner complaints
Injuries reported330 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0132538501993: 3 complaints, 1 recalls1994: 6 complaints, 0 recalls1995: 14 complaints, 0 recalls1996: 18 complaints, 0 recalls1997: 16 complaints, 0 recalls1998: 22 complaints, 1 recalls1999: 47 complaints, 0 recalls2000: 29 complaints, 0 recalls2001: 33 complaints, 1 recalls2002: 14 complaints, 1 recalls2003: 16 complaints, 0 recalls199319951997199920012003
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2003 Ram Van—13–14 mpg0161210
2002 Ram Van—12–14 mpg1141210
2001 Ram Van—13–14 mpg1331500
2000 Ram Van——02945110
1999 Ram Van——04761180
1998 Ram Van——1220580
1997 Ram Van——0162130
1996 Ram Van——0180000
1995 Ram Van——0140100
1994 Ram Van——060000
1993 Ram Van——132010

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system40
  • Service brakes, hydraulic31
  • Structure27
  • Power train26
  • Steering25
  • Suspension23
  • Engine and engine cooling21
  • Visibility18