1996 DODGE RAM VAN

0 recalls, 36 complaints - 60 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

36 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE4
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE3
STRUCTURE:BODY2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
TIRES:TREAD/BELT2
POWER TRAIN1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER1
POWER TRAIN Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2003
WE SUBMITTED A LETTER TO CHRYSLER ASKING FOR A "GOODWILL REPAIR REFUND" AND HAD A PHONE CALL FROM THE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER, AL WILLIAMS, STATING THAT THE THREE (3)YEAR WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. WE HAD EXPLAINED THAT OUR LEISURE TRAVEL VAN WITH A DODGE V8 360 ENGINE ONLY ON 31,365 ON THE TRAN... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Aug 13, 2002
Incident date: Sep 29, 2001
DUNLOP, AT, P255/70R15, DOT DBM2GA2428, REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT WITH 1000 MILES ON A 1996 RAM 250 VAN. DRIVER REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION AT 65 MPH. ON 6, AUGUST 2002 PASSENGER REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION AT 65 MPH, MILEAGE WAS 6000 MILES. *AK ALL THE TIRES NOW HAVE TREAD SEPERATION AND THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Mar 5, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER DRIVEABLE.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY Mar 5, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
VEHICLE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A THREE QUATER TONE VEHICLE, BUT AFTER FURTHER REVIEW CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT VEHICLE WAS HALF TONE. WHEN CONTACTING DEALER, DEALER NOTED THAT THEY KNEW ABOUT IT. IT WAS MANUFACTURED THAT WAY BECAUSE OF BETTER HANDLING.*AK
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES Oct 12, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 1998
MOVEABLE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS SLIP WITH SHUTTING DOORS AND WITH TRAVEL AT HIGHWAY SPEED (>45 MPH). I (OWNER) ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR INITIAL SLIPPAGE BY TIGHTENING SCREWS. MIRRORS SOON BEGAN SLIPPING AGAIN, AND VEHICLE WAS PAST 36,000 MILE WARRANTY. SCREW THREADS ARE NOW STRIPPED, MIRRORS WON'T MAINTAIN... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Jul 12, 2001
Incident date: May 25, 2001
REPLACEMENT TIRES ON A DODGE, RAM VAN, 3500 1996, TIRE SIZE LT22575R16, AND TIRE MILEAGE 15,000. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON HIGHWAY TREAD SEPARATED ON LEFT REAR TIRE. NO COLLISON OR INJURIES OCCURRED. *AK DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL, FIRESTONE STEELTEX, DOT NUMBER VD1L1XD419... Read more
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Jun 13, 2001
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN IS EXTREMELY LOOSE WHICH HAS RESULTED IN SEVERE PROBLEMS MANEUVERING VEHICLE. PROBLEM BECOMES MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN ,CAUSE HAS NOT YET TO BE DETERMINED. NO COLLISIONS OR INJURIES HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH May 16, 2001
Incident date: May 15, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THAT IN OWNERS MANUAL VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM WHICH WOULD PREVENT VEHICLE FROM BEING REMOVED FROM PARK WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES. CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT VEHICLE, IN FACT, IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH THIS SAFETY FEATURE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES May 15, 2001
Incident date: Nov 1, 1999
TRANSMISSION LINES THAT CONNECTED TO RADIATOR WERE LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, UNKNOWN CAMPAIGN NUMBER, REGARDING THIS ISSUE. PREVIOUSLY HAD REPAIR WORK PERFORMED. *AK TRANSMISSION COOLER CONNECTOR WAS REPAIRED ON RECALL. *... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL May 19, 2000
Incident date: Apr 20, 2000
EXHAUST PIPE CRACKED COMPLETELY AROUND WEAK POINT IN PIPE CAUSED BY OXYGEN SENSOR MOUNT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE May 19, 2000
Incident date: Apr 20, 2000
EXHAUST PIPE CRACKED COMPLETELY AROUND WEAK POINT IN PIPE CAUSED BY OXYGEN SENSOR MOUNT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Apr 18, 2000
Incident date: Feb 14, 2000
THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED INTO 2ND GEAR AND STALLED WHILE GOING 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. POWER STEERING WAS LOST AND GETTING THE VAN ACROSS 3 LANES OF CITY TRAFFIC WHILE LOSING SPEED WAS VERY DIFFICULT. COMPLETE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED W/ REPAIRS AT OWNERS COST. ONLY 6 MONTHS OVER 3 YR. WARRE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Mar 15, 2000
Incident date: Nov 1, 1999
LAST YEAR, WHEN I HAD MADE 23 PAYMENTS ON MY VAN, IT HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 23 TIMES. I DRIVE NEARLY 100 MILES TO PUT IT IN THE SHOP, SO 23 X'S 200 MILES IS A LOT OF MILEAGE THAT WAS PUT ON MY VAN JUST FOR REPAIRS. THE FIRST WEEK WE HAD THE VAN, WE CALLED TO COMPLAIN THAT WE COULDN'T EVEN TAKE I... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Mar 15, 2000
Incident date: Nov 1, 1999
LAST YEAR, WHEN I HAD MADE 23 PAYMENTS ON MY VAN, IT HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 23 TIMES. I DRIVE NEARLY 100 MILES TO PUT IT IN THE SHOP, SO 23 X'S 200 MILES IS A LOT OF MILEAGE THAT WAS PUT ON MY VAN JUST FOR REPAIRS. THE FIRST WEEK WE HAD THE VAN, WE CALLED TO COMPLAIN THAT WE COULDN'T EVEN TAKE I... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Mar 15, 2000
Incident date: Nov 1, 1999
LAST YEAR, WHEN I HAD MADE 23 PAYMENTS ON MY VAN, IT HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 23 TIMES. I DRIVE NEARLY 100 MILES TO PUT IT IN THE SHOP, SO 23 X'S 200 MILES IS A LOT OF MILEAGE THAT WAS PUT ON MY VAN JUST FOR REPAIRS. THE FIRST WEEK WE HAD THE VAN, WE CALLED TO COMPLAIN THAT WE COULDN'T EVEN TAKE I... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Mar 15, 2000
Incident date: Nov 1, 1999
LAST YEAR, WHEN I HAD MADE 23 PAYMENTS ON MY VAN, IT HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 23 TIMES. I DRIVE NEARLY 100 MILES TO PUT IT IN THE SHOP, SO 23 X'S 200 MILES IS A LOT OF MILEAGE THAT WAS PUT ON MY VAN JUST FOR REPAIRS. THE FIRST WEEK WE HAD THE VAN, WE CALLED TO COMPLAIN THAT WE COULDN'T EVEN TAKE I... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Mar 15, 2000
Incident date: Nov 1, 1999
LAST YEAR, WHEN I HAD MADE 23 PAYMENTS ON MY VAN, IT HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 23 TIMES. I DRIVE NEARLY 100 MILES TO PUT IT IN THE SHOP, SO 23 X'S 200 MILES IS A LOT OF MILEAGE THAT WAS PUT ON MY VAN JUST FOR REPAIRS. THE FIRST WEEK WE HAD THE VAN, WE CALLED TO COMPLAIN THAT WE COULDN'T EVEN TAKE I... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Mar 15, 2000
Incident date: Nov 1, 1999
LAST YEAR, WHEN I HAD MADE 23 PAYMENTS ON MY VAN, IT HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 23 TIMES. I DRIVE NEARLY 100 MILES TO PUT IT IN THE SHOP, SO 23 X'S 200 MILES IS A LOT OF MILEAGE THAT WAS PUT ON MY VAN JUST FOR REPAIRS. THE FIRST WEEK WE HAD THE VAN, WE CALLED TO COMPLAIN THAT WE COULDN'T EVEN TAKE I... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Mar 15, 2000
Incident date: Nov 1, 1999
LAST YEAR, WHEN I HAD MADE 23 PAYMENTS ON MY VAN, IT HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 23 TIMES. I DRIVE NEARLY 100 MILES TO PUT IT IN THE SHOP, SO 23 X'S 200 MILES IS A LOT OF MILEAGE THAT WAS PUT ON MY VAN JUST FOR REPAIRS. THE FIRST WEEK WE HAD THE VAN, WE CALLED TO COMPLAIN THAT WE COULDN'T EVEN TAKE I... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Mar 15, 2000
Incident date: Nov 1, 1999
LAST YEAR, WHEN I HAD MADE 23 PAYMENTS ON MY VAN, IT HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 23 TIMES. I DRIVE NEARLY 100 MILES TO PUT IT IN THE SHOP, SO 23 X'S 200 MILES IS A LOT OF MILEAGE THAT WAS PUT ON MY VAN JUST FOR REPAIRS. THE FIRST WEEK WE HAD THE VAN, WE CALLED TO COMPLAIN THAT WE COULDN'T EVEN TAKE I... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Mar 15, 2000
Incident date: Nov 1, 1999
LAST YEAR, WHEN I HAD MADE 23 PAYMENTS ON MY VAN, IT HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 23 TIMES. I DRIVE NEARLY 100 MILES TO PUT IT IN THE SHOP, SO 23 X'S 200 MILES IS A LOT OF MILEAGE THAT WAS PUT ON MY VAN JUST FOR REPAIRS. THE FIRST WEEK WE HAD THE VAN, WE CALLED TO COMPLAIN THAT WE COULDN'T EVEN TAKE I... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Jun 16, 1998
MAKING ROUTINE STOP ENGINE WILL BEGIN TO SURGE FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PRESS HARD ON BRAKES UNTIL THEY SQUEAK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. DEALER HAS REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER 3 TIMES AND REPLACED IDLE SPEED MOTOR. DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Jun 16, 1998
MAKING ROUTINE STOP ENGINE WILL BEGIN TO SURGE FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PRESS HARD ON BRAKES UNTIL THEY SQUEAK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. DEALER HAS REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER 3 TIMES AND REPLACED IDLE SPEED MOTOR. DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jun 16, 1998
MAKING ROUTINE STOP ENGINE WILL BEGIN TO SURGE FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PRESS HARD ON BRAKES UNTIL THEY SQUEAK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. DEALER HAS REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER 3 TIMES AND REPLACED IDLE SPEED MOTOR. DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Mar 25, 1998
THE BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS WEAR OUT TOO QUICKLY. HAS BEEN TO DEALER TWICE. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 50,000 MILES ON IT. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Jan 23, 1998
THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR WINDOW EXPLODED SPONTANEOUSLY OVERNIGHT. THE DEALER HAS DONE NOTHING. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Nov 6, 1997
BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Nov 6, 1997
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
BRAKE LIGHT SOLENOID FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Nov 6, 1997
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Nov 6, 1997
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Oct 8, 1997
Incident date: Mar 20, 1997
WHILE DRIVING, COULD HEAR WIND NOISE COMING THROUGH THE DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE, CONTINUED DRIVING, LATER, CHECKED DOOR, DOOR LOCK POST WHERE NORMALLY WELDED TO FRAME/COVERED WITH SHEET METAL, CAME OFF. DEALER REWELDED DOOR POST BACK TO FRAME. *AK HAD TO BE REDONE AGAIN 6 MONTHS LATER. WATER LEAK ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Oct 8, 1997
Incident date: Mar 20, 1997
WHILE DRIVING, COULD HEAR WIND NOISE COMING THROUGH THE DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE, CONTINUED DRIVING, LATER, CHECKED DOOR, DOOR LOCK POST WHERE NORMALLY WELDED TO FRAME/COVERED WITH SHEET METAL, CAME OFF. DEALER REWELDED DOOR POST BACK TO FRAME. *AK HAD TO BE REDONE AGAIN 6 MONTHS LATER. WATER LEAK ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Oct 8, 1997
Incident date: Mar 20, 1997
WHILE DRIVING, COULD HEAR WIND NOISE COMING THROUGH THE DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE, CONTINUED DRIVING, LATER, CHECKED DOOR, DOOR LOCK POST WHERE NORMALLY WELDED TO FRAME/COVERED WITH SHEET METAL, CAME OFF. DEALER REWELDED DOOR POST BACK TO FRAME. *AK HAD TO BE REDONE AGAIN 6 MONTHS LATER. WATER LEAK ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Oct 8, 1997
Incident date: Mar 20, 1997
WHILE DRIVING, COULD HEAR WIND NOISE COMING THROUGH THE DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE, CONTINUED DRIVING, LATER, CHECKED DOOR, DOOR LOCK POST WHERE NORMALLY WELDED TO FRAME/COVERED WITH SHEET METAL, CAME OFF. DEALER REWELDED DOOR POST BACK TO FRAME. *AK HAD TO BE REDONE AGAIN 6 MONTHS LATER. WATER LEAK ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Oct 8, 1997
Incident date: Mar 20, 1997
WHILE DRIVING, COULD HEAR WIND NOISE COMING THROUGH THE DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE, CONTINUED DRIVING, LATER, CHECKED DOOR, DOOR LOCK POST WHERE NORMALLY WELDED TO FRAME/COVERED WITH SHEET METAL, CAME OFF. DEALER REWELDED DOOR POST BACK TO FRAME. *AK HAD TO BE REDONE AGAIN 6 MONTHS LATER. WATER LEAK ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Oct 8, 1997
Incident date: Mar 20, 1997
WHILE DRIVING, COULD HEAR WIND NOISE COMING THROUGH THE DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE, CONTINUED DRIVING, LATER, CHECKED DOOR, DOOR LOCK POST WHERE NORMALLY WELDED TO FRAME/COVERED WITH SHEET METAL, CAME OFF. DEALER REWELDED DOOR POST BACK TO FRAME. *AK HAD TO BE REDONE AGAIN 6 MONTHS LATER. WATER LEAK ... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 DODGE RAM VAN

60 manufacturer communications from 55 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT5
160000 STRUCTURE4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION4
220000 SEATS3
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION3
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY3
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY3
08-049-20 Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
08-049-20 Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
3100619 Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619 Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100519 Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100319 Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-003-19 Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-006-19 Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
R2118796A Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
9002688 Feb 13, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or
9002688 Feb 13, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or
9002688 Feb 13, 2013
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or
2401305 Aug 4, 2005
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COOLING COIL ODOR. *TT
2100202 Jul 8, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISION IN DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES AND LABOR OPERATION TIMES FOR RE TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
1802002 Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
1801201 May 25, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT
0801001 May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
977 Apr 1, 2001
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION TO CORRECT A STATEMENT IN THE VEHICLE'S OWNERS MANUAL. THIS STATEMENT INDICATES THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERLOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS IS INCORRECT.
2100601 Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0800600REV Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
082700 Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
020400 Mar 17, 2000
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A SQUEAKING / CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR LEAF SPRINGS. *TT
230800 Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600 Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
090500 Feb 25, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXPERIENCING SPARK KNOCK AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET OIL LEAK. *TT
083799 Nov 12, 1999
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
233599REVA Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
021399 Sep 10, 1999
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
EXPERIENCING SQUEAKING NOISE FROM REAR LEAF SPRINGS. *TT
090699 Sep 10, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING SPARK KNOCK AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET OIL LEAK. *TT
233599 Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
050899A Aug 6, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SUBJECT REGARDING ACCELERATED BRAKE LINING WEAR, FRONT VERSUS REAR. *TT
050799 Jun 25, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRIEF INFORMATION ON THE USE OF ASBESTOS FIBER BRAKE LININGS. *TT
210899 Apr 30, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLES EXHIBITING BUZZ, WHINING, OR MOANING LIKE NOISE FROM COLD TRANSMISSION WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS SELECTED. *TT
080899 Mar 26, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING ERROR WHEN READING AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE (ACM) ACTIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC)WHEN USING THE DRBIII AND THE 1994 - 1997 SUPERCARD 2 (CH8361). *TT
081798 Dec 30, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC
250298 Oct 23, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING I/M ( INSPECTION MAINTENANCE ) TESTING - OBD II "CARB" READINESS MONITOR INFORMATION. *YC
183298 Sep 25, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *YC
234398 Sep 18, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
THIS BULLETIN IS INTENDED TO ASSIST IN IDENTIFYING WATER LEAK ENTRY POINTS PAST THE DUAL CARGO DOOR SEALS BY HIGHLIGHTING AREAS WHERE LEAKS ARE LIKELY TO OCCUR BASED ON THE EXPERIENCE GAINED DURING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE VEHICLE. *YC
081798 REV B Sep 18, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCHES. *YC
182498 Jul 31, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT LIGHT SPARK KNOCK WITH A WARM ENGINE UNDER LOAD. *YC
182198 Jun 5, 1998
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SERVICE CAUTION ON POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE ( PCM ). *YC
9829 May 19, 1998
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLAMP HOUSING AND BRACKET SERVICE AVAILABLE TO CORRECT WATER/MOISTURE IN THE HEADLAMPS. *AK
140398 May 1, 1998
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT ON FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE ADAPTER USAGE. *YC
081698 Apr 17, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
181998 Apr 10, 1998
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE BUCKING DURING WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT) ACCELERATION. *YC
210697A Dec 19, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES OVERDRIVE UNAVAILABLE IN EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES, BYPASS KIT INSTALLATION, INHIBITOR PROGRAMMING. *NLM
021197 Nov 28, 1997
020000 SUSPENSION
CONCERNS WITH CLUNKING NOISE IN FRONT SUSPENSION. *NLM
021197 Nov 28, 1997
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A CLUNKING NOISE BEING HEARD IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS. *YC
140897 Nov 21, 1997
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON POOR DRIVABILITY WITH HIGH DI (DRIVABILITY INDEX) FUEL. *NLM
970919083297 Sep 19, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC
211197A Sep 5, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REVERSE BUZZ (46RE) *NLM
211197 Sep 5, 1997
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
EXPERIENCING A BUZZ SOUND WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE. *YC
241197 Jul 11, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM
220197 Jun 13, 1997
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE AND WHEEL RUNOUT. *NLM
082197 May 23, 1997
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
INFORMATION REGARDING NO START - ENGIN FAILED TO CRANK. *NLM
232397 Apr 18, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SLIDING DOOR DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. *TW
081697 Apr 4, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INOPERATIVE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE). *TW
210797 Mar 21, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON TRANSMISSION COOLER REVERSE FLUSHING WITH COOLER BYPASS KIT INSTALLED. *NLM
210697 Mar 21, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
OVERDRIVE UNAVAILABLE IN EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES. *YC

DODGE RAM VAN - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DODGE RAM VAN across all model years (1993, 2002).

4 Total Recalls
304 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
24 Reported Crashes
34 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

DODGE RAM VAN - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2003 0 22 View
2002 1 16 View
2001 1 40 View
2000 0 35 View
1999 0 56 View
1998 1 38 View
1997 0 26 View
1996 (current) 0 36
1995 0 17 View
1994 0 9 View
1993 1 4 View
1992 0 3 View
1991 0 1 View
1989 0 1 View

Other DODGE Models

Model Recalls Complaints
DURANGO 234 19,190 View
CARAVAN 213 14,304 View
GRAND CARAVAN 203 18,754 View
CHARGER 200 8,152 View
RAM 176 5,521 View
DAKOTA 153 9,250 View
CHALLENGER 102 2,357 View
STRATUS 94 3,621 View