1997 DODGE RAM VAN

0 recalls, 26 complaints - 71 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

26 total complaints 2 crashes 1 fires 6 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
STEERING2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER1
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER1
SUSPENSION:FRONT1
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 8, 2014
Incident date: Jun 7, 2014
THIS VAN WAS A GREAT RUNNING VEHICLE, AND HAD NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS OTHER THAN THE NORMAL FOR A VAN OF THIS YEAR. MY GRANDSON AND I WERE HEADED OUT OF OUR NEIGHBORHOOD AND I STARTED SMELLING GAS. I THOUGHT MAYBE ONE OF THE NEIGHBORS HAD SOME GAS POURED OUT OR SOMETHING. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE ABOUT 2... Read more
Fire
STEERING Sep 8, 2013
Incident date: Sep 8, 2013
THE FRONT FRAMES ROT OUT ON STEERING SIDE AND IT ISN'T 1 OF THEM IT IS ALMOST ALL OF THEM. TOYOTA RECALLED TACOMAS FOR THIS AND I WANT MY FRAME FIXED OR REPLACED. THIS HAPPENS EARLY IN THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLES. THEY HAVE ALMOST GOTTEN AWAY WITH IT . BUT THESE ARE STILL ON THE ROAD AND COULD KILL PEO... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Sep 8, 2013
Incident date: Sep 8, 2013
THE FRONT FRAMES ROT OUT ON STEERING SIDE AND IT ISN'T 1 OF THEM IT IS ALMOST ALL OF THEM. TOYOTA RECALLED TACOMAS FOR THIS AND I WANT MY FRAME FIXED OR REPLACED. THIS HAPPENS EARLY IN THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLES. THEY HAVE ALMOST GOTTEN AWAY WITH IT . BUT THESE ARE STILL ON THE ROAD AND COULD KILL PEO... Read more
SUSPENSION Sep 8, 2013
Incident date: Sep 8, 2013
THE FRONT FRAMES ROT OUT ON STEERING SIDE AND IT ISN'T 1 OF THEM IT IS ALMOST ALL OF THEM. TOYOTA RECALLED TACOMAS FOR THIS AND I WANT MY FRAME FIXED OR REPLACED. THIS HAPPENS EARLY IN THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLES. THEY HAVE ALMOST GOTTEN AWAY WITH IT . BUT THESE ARE STILL ON THE ROAD AND COULD KILL PEO... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Jul 17, 2006
Incident date: Jul 12, 2006
TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM TIRE AND BENT FENDER. *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES Sep 15, 2005
Incident date: Sep 15, 2005
HEADLIGHT LENS INCREASINGLY CLOUDY TO THE POINT OF EXTREMELY IMPAIRED VISION. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER CORP AND THEY ARE NOT INTERESTED IN CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. THIS IS 1997 DODGE RAM VAN, [XXX]. *JB UPDATED 07/18/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jun 14, 2004
Incident date: Aug 14, 2000
PLEASE NOTE THIS WAS A RENTED 15 PASSENGER DODGE VAN I'M 90% SURE IT WAS A 97 IF NOT IT WAS FROM 1995 TO 2000 IN MODEL YEAR I REPORTED IT TO DODGE. JUST RECENTLY I BECAME AWARE OF YOUR SITE AND DECIDED TO REPORT IT TO YOU ALSO.*AK 1 NORMAL DRIVING BOSTON TO EASTERN KENTUCKY 2 FRONT DISC BR... Read more
TIRES Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2003
STEERING COLUMN DESTROYED STALLING NOT RUNNING IF GAS IS NOT APPLIED WE CAN'T GET ANYONE TO FIX IT, SO WE ARE STUCK WITH A MESSED UP VAN TIRE BLEW ON US, FIRESTONE TIRES ARE STILL ON IT. I CAN'T DRIVE IT ANYWAY CAUSE IT WONT STAY STARTED AND I STILL PAY BANK 450 A MONTH FOR A VAN THAT DOESN'T RUN... Read more
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2003
STEERING COLUMN DESTROYED STALLING NOT RUNNING IF GAS IS NOT APPLIED WE CAN'T GET ANYONE TO FIX IT, SO WE ARE STUCK WITH A MESSED UP VAN TIRE BLEW ON US, FIRESTONE TIRES ARE STILL ON IT. I CAN'T DRIVE IT ANYWAY CAUSE IT WONT STAY STARTED AND I STILL PAY BANK 450 A MONTH FOR A VAN THAT DOESN'T RUN... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2003
STEERING COLUMN DESTROYED STALLING NOT RUNNING IF GAS IS NOT APPLIED WE CAN'T GET ANYONE TO FIX IT, SO WE ARE STUCK WITH A MESSED UP VAN TIRE BLEW ON US, FIRESTONE TIRES ARE STILL ON IT. I CAN'T DRIVE IT ANYWAY CAUSE IT WONT STAY STARTED AND I STILL PAY BANK 450 A MONTH FOR A VAN THAT DOESN'T RUN... Read more
1 injured
STEERING Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2003
STEERING COLUMN DESTROYED STALLING NOT RUNNING IF GAS IS NOT APPLIED WE CAN'T GET ANYONE TO FIX IT, SO WE ARE STUCK WITH A MESSED UP VAN TIRE BLEW ON US, FIRESTONE TIRES ARE STILL ON IT. I CAN'T DRIVE IT ANYWAY CAUSE IT WONT STAY STARTED AND I STILL PAY BANK 450 A MONTH FOR A VAN THAT DOESN'T RUN... Read more
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Apr 12, 2004
Incident date: Jul 21, 2003
SEAT BELT CAME UNLATCHED. *AK
Crash 2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES Jan 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 19, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE AND IT COLLIDED WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT A NEW ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS NEEDED, BUT NONE WERE AVAILABLE. MANUFACTURER CLAIMED THAT THAT THI... Read more
Crash
Jan 29, 2003
Incident date: Jan 28, 2003
PROBLEMS WITH AC/HEATER WIRING HARNESS. THE BLOWER MOTOR FOR THE AC/HEATER SYSTEM IN THE VAN CONTINUES TO OVERLOAD AND BURN OUT COMPONENTS FOR THIS SYSTEM. THE VAN HAS BEEN PUT INTO REPAIR ON FOUR SEPERATE OCCASIONS. IT HAS NOW ONCE AGAIN BURNED OUT. HERE IS SOME INFORMATION: TURNED IN ON 6/18/... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR Dec 18, 2002
Incident date: Dec 15, 2002
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEM WITH BOTH OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR, HAS BEEN REPLACED 7 TIMES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Oct 16, 2001
Incident date: Oct 15, 2001
BATTERY EXPLODED WHILE STARTING VEHICLE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS May 2, 2001
AFTER THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REBUILT THERE IS STILL CHATTER FROM ONE OR MORE WHEELS WHICH CAN BE FELT BY NOTICEABLE LUNGES WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP AND WHEN COMING INTO CURVES ON MOUNTAIN HIGHWAYS. NLM
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) May 2, 2001
THE STEERING BOX IS FAULTY AND IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO WANDER AND WOBBLE WITHIN IT'S LANES. NLM
SUSPENSION:FRONT May 2, 2001
Incident date: Feb 9, 2001
THE FRONT END IS FAULTY CAUSING A STEERING PROBLEM WHEN THE FRONT WHEELS ENGAGE THE RADIUS RODS AS TO PREVENT THEM FROM ROLLING INTO REVERSE. NLM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL May 2, 2001
Incident date: Feb 9, 2001
THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF WHEN THE OFF BUTTON IS DEPRESSED, THE CONSUMER CUTS THE ENGINE OFF THEN BACK ON TO GET THE LIGHTS TO GO OFF. NLM
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER Jun 18, 1999
SHOCKS FAILED. NLM
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER Jun 18, 1999
SHOCKS FAILED. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM Sep 14, 1998
Incident date: Sep 28, 1997
WHEN THE FRONT BRAKES GET HOT AND WARPED, THE CAR VEERS TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. DEALER ALSO REPLACED REAR BRAKES. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Sep 14, 1998
Incident date: Sep 28, 1997
WHEN THE FRONT BRAKES GET HOT AND WARPED, THE CAR VEERS TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. DEALER ALSO REPLACED REAR BRAKES. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 27, 1997
CRUISE CONTROL FAILS TO DISENGAGE WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Jul 8, 1997
Incident date: Jun 22, 1997
MAIN DRIVE BELT BINDED UP AND BROKE OFF. TOOK VEHICLE TO DODGE DEALER/MANUFACTURER. BELTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. WILL BE CONTACTED . *AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 DODGE RAM VAN

71 manufacturer communications from 65 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7
350000 EQUIPMENT6
160000 STRUCTURE5
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION4
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY3
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY3
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION3
220000 SEATS3
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
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
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.
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.
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.
31-005-19 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.
31-005-19 Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
180100 Feb 4, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. *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
181299 Jun 18, 1999
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE OPERATION AND APPLICATION OF THE LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) MONITOR TEST. *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
081798 REV B Sep 18, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCHES. *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
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
083997 Nov 28, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER BATTERIES DISCHARGE PREMATURELY. *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
021197 Nov 28, 1997
020000 SUSPENSION
CONCERNS WITH CLUNKING NOISE IN FRONT SUSPENSION. *NLM
140897 Nov 21, 1997
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON POOR DRIVABILITY WITH HIGH DI (DRIVABILITY INDEX) FUEL. *NLM
082797A Sep 26, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE MAY EXPEREIENCE INOPERATIVE CD PLAYER SALES CODE RAZ RADIO. *NLM
970926082797 Sep 26, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THE CD PLAYER MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, AND WILL NOT ACCEPT THE CD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO INSERT THE DISK INTO THE RADIO. *YC
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
182797 Aug 22, 1997
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
CONCERNS WITH ERRONEOUS MIL ILLUMINATION WITH HEX CODE $94. *NLM
082797 Jul 18, 1997
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
CONCERNS WITH CD PLAYER NOT ACCEPTING CD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO INSERT THE DISK INTO THE RADIO. *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
240597 Apr 18, 1997
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
BLOWER FAN MOTOR OPERATES ON HIGH SPEED ONLY. *TW
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
210697 Mar 21, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
OVERDRIVE UNAVAILABLE IN EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES. *YC
210797 Mar 21, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON TRANSMISSION COOLER REVERSE FLUSHING WITH COOLER BYPASS KIT INSTALLED. *NLM
181297 Mar 14, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CONCERNS WITH ERRONEOUS MIL ILLUMINATION. DRIVABILITY IMPROVEMENT. *NLM
080997 Feb 28, 1997
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
AIR BAG WARNING LABELS. *TW

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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

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 (current) 0 26
1996 0 36 View
1995 0 17 View
1994 0 9 View
1993 1 4 View
1992 0 3 View
1991 0 1 View
1989 0 1 View

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