Dodge Van years to avoid
The Dodge Van years to avoid are 2000, 1997 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1990 is the cleanest year on record.
256
Total complaints
1
Recall campaigns
1976–2002
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Van years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | High complaint rate | 48 | |
| 1997 | High complaint rate | 41 |
Every Van year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 20 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 19 | 0 | |
| 2000avoid | 48 | 0 | |
| 1999 | 20 | 0 | |
| 1998 | 26 | 0 | |
| 1997avoid | 41 | 0 | |
| 1996 | 25 | 0 | |
| 1995 | 16 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 8 | 1 | |
| 1990 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1989 | 6 | 1 | |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1977 | 12 | 0 | |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Dodge Van years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Van years to avoid are 2000, 1997. The cleanest year on record is 1990.
What is the best year for the Dodge Van?
By complaint volume, 1990 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Van years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Dodge Van have?
Across all model years, the Van has 1 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 256 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.