Dodge RAM VAN recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 1 recall and 76 owner complaints for the Dodge RAM VAN (model years 2000–2003). The most reported problem area is electrical system (13 complaints), followed by structure (11 complaints).

Model yearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2003016 12
2002114 12
2001133 15
2000029 45

By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2001 (33), 2000 (29) and 2003 (16). Among model years at least two years old, the 2002 has the fewest complaints on file (14).

Most reported problem areas

What owners name in their complaints across all Dodge RAM VAN model years. A complaint can name more than one area.

Problem areaComplaintsModel years
Electrical system13 3 of 4
Structure11 2 of 4
Steering10 3 of 4
Power train7 2 of 4
Suspension7 2 of 4

All 1 recall

RecallDateProblem areaModel yearsVehicles
07V555000Dec 4, 2007 Power train: automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shift2001–2002576,418

Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.

Owners reported a crash in 6 complaints and a fire in 12 complaints; 12 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.

Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.