Dodge Ram Van years to avoid
The Dodge Ram Van years to avoid are 1999, 2001, 1998, 1996, 2000 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1991 is the cleanest year on record.
304
Total complaints
3
Recall campaigns
1989–2003
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Ram Van years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | High complaint rate | 56 | |
| 2001 | High complaint rate | 40 | |
| 1998 | High complaint rate | 38 | |
| 1996 | High complaint rate | 36 | |
| 2000 | High complaint rate | 35 |
Every Ram Van year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 22 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 16 | 1 | |
| 2001avoid | 40 | 1 | |
| 2000avoid | 35 | 0 | |
| 1999avoid | 56 | 0 | |
| 1998avoid | 38 | 1 | |
| 1997 | 26 | 0 | |
| 1996avoid | 36 | 0 | |
| 1995 | 17 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 4 | 1 | |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Dodge Ram Van years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Ram Van years to avoid are 1999, 2001, 1998, 1996, 2000. The cleanest year on record is 1991.
What is the best year for the Dodge Ram Van?
By complaint volume, 1991 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Ram Van years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Dodge Ram Van have?
Across all model years, the Ram Van has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 304 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.