NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1995–2003

Dodge Ram Van recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 209 owner complaints for the Dodge Ram Van, covering model years 1995 to 2003. The 1999 model year drew the most complaints (47), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

Decode your Dodge Ram Van VIN

See the model year, plant and build details of one vehicle, then the recalls for its exact year.

2 recall campaigns on file
209 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
9 model years with data (1995–2003)

most complaints: 1999 (47 for that model year)
top component: Electrical System (40 complaints)
latest recall 07V555000 (reported Dec 4, 2007)

15 complaints reporting a crash (7.2%)
32 complaints reporting a fire (15.3%)
19 complaints reporting an injury (9.1%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Dodge Ram Van complaints by model year

9 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1999 model year has the most complaints: 47 of 209, or 22.5%. Next come 2001 (33) and 2000 (29). The fewest are for 2002, with 14 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Dodge Ram Van complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Dodge Ram Van complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury
1995	14	0	1	0
1996	18	0	0	0
1997	16	2	1	2
1998	22	0	5	3
1999	47	6	11	8
2000	29	4	5	4
2001	33	1	5	0
2002	14	1	2	1
2003	16	1	2	1
All model years	209	15	32	19

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Dodge Ram Van components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 40 complaints (19.1% of all 209), followed by Structure (25) and Steering (24).

Components named most often in Dodge Ram Van complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Dodge Ram Van complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Electrical System	40	19.1%
Structure	25	12.0%
Steering	24	11.5%
Power Train	22	10.5%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	21	10.0%
Suspension	20	9.6%
Engine and Engine Cooling	16	7.7%
Tires	15	7.2%
Visibility	15	7.2%
Air Bags	13	6.2%
Unknown or Other	9	4.3%
Fuel System, Gasoline	6	2.9%
Seat Belts	6	2.9%
Seats	6	2.9%
Exterior Lighting	5	2.4%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Dodge Ram Van recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Ram Van, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 1998 to 2002. The 1998, 2001 and 2002 model years appear in the most campaigns (1 each).

2 recall campaigns

Dodge Ram Van recall campaigns covering each model year
1998: 1 campaign	1999: no campaigns	2000: no campaigns	2001: 1 campaign	2002: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 07V555000
Reported Dec 4, 2007
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Column Shift
Model years 2001–2002
On certain van and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the ignition/park shift interlock system may become inoperative. This can allow the shifter to be moved out of the "park" position with the ignition key removed (or in the "lock" position). This can also allow the ignition key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the "park" position.
Consequence:
Either of these conditions could allow the vehicle to roll away causing a crash without warning.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the gearshift blocker and bracket assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during January 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA campaign 98V076000
Reported Apr 8, 1998
Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust
Model year 1998
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with power seat option. The driver's side front seat attaching riser welds were not correct.
Consequence:
The seat attachment strength would not be sufficient in the event of a vehicle crash increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the driver's side power front seat rise with a riser that was mig welded.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Dodge Ram Van questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Dodge Ram Van have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Dodge Ram Van, covering model years 1995 to 2003. The most recent, 07V555000, was reported on December 4, 2007 and is filed under “Power train”. The 1998, 2001 and 2002 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

Which Dodge Ram Van model year has the most complaints?

The 1999 model year, with 47 of the 209 complaints in NHTSA’s file (22.5%). The next are 2001 (33) and 2000 (29). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Dodge Ram Van complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 40 complaints, or 19.1% of all 209. Structure (25) and Steering (24) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Dodge Ram Van?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Dodge dealer.

How many Dodge Ram Van complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 209 complaints, 15 report a crash, 32 a fire, 19 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Dodge models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Dodge VIN decoder with every Dodge model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Dodge Durango 1997–2026 · 73 recalls · 13,762 complaints
Dodge Grand Caravan 1995–2020 · 58 recalls · 12,534 complaints
Dodge Ram 1500 1995–2014 · 28 recalls · 12,283 complaints
Dodge Caravan 1995–2017 · 32 recalls · 6,646 complaints
Dodge Ram 2500 1995–2012 · 22 recalls · 6,188 complaints
Dodge Dakota 1995–2011 · 34 recalls · 5,780 complaints
Dodge Charger 2001–2027 · 48 recalls · 5,736 complaints
Dodge Journey 2007–2020 · 26 recalls · 5,281 complaints

All Dodge models and WMI codes Look up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.