1998 DODGE RAM VAN
1 recalls, 38 complaints - 90 TSBs
98V076000 Apr 8, 1998
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Defect Description
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.
Complaint Statistics
38 total complaints
7 fires 10 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| STEERING | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Jul 20, 2013
Incident date: Jul 19, 2013
SOME DODGE RAM VANS HAVE A LATENT DEFECT IN THE FRAME THAT IS VERY DANGEROUS. AS FAR AS I CAN TELL, THERE IS NO RECALL EVEN THOUGH THE INTERNET IS LITTERED WITH COMPLAINTS, INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS DUE TO FAILURE OF THE FRAME IN ONE SPOT. I BELIEVE THAT THE AC RUNOFF IS VENTED DIRECTLY INTO THE FRAME... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 20, 2013
Incident date: Jul 19, 2013
SOME DODGE RAM VANS HAVE A LATENT DEFECT IN THE FRAME THAT IS VERY DANGEROUS. AS FAR AS I CAN TELL, THERE IS NO RECALL EVEN THOUGH THE INTERNET IS LITTERED WITH COMPLAINTS, INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS DUE TO FAILURE OF THE FRAME IN ONE SPOT. I BELIEVE THAT THE AC RUNOFF IS VENTED DIRECTLY INTO THE FRAME... Read more
STEERING
Jul 20, 2013
Incident date: Jul 19, 2013
SOME DODGE RAM VANS HAVE A LATENT DEFECT IN THE FRAME THAT IS VERY DANGEROUS. AS FAR AS I CAN TELL, THERE IS NO RECALL EVEN THOUGH THE INTERNET IS LITTERED WITH COMPLAINTS, INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS DUE TO FAILURE OF THE FRAME IN ONE SPOT. I BELIEVE THAT THE AC RUNOFF IS VENTED DIRECTLY INTO THE FRAME... Read more
STEERING
Jun 2, 2011
Incident date: May 22, 2011
WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY PARKING SPACE AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL I HEARD A LOUD POP/THUMP. SUBSEQUENTLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 15MPH THE STEERING WENT OUT AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE CAUSE OF THE BREAK DOWN WAS THE FRONT PASSENGER SID... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 2, 2011
Incident date: May 22, 2011
WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY PARKING SPACE AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL I HEARD A LOUD POP/THUMP. SUBSEQUENTLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 15MPH THE STEERING WENT OUT AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE CAUSE OF THE BREAK DOWN WAS THE FRONT PASSENGER SID... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 2, 2011
Incident date: May 22, 2011
WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY PARKING SPACE AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL I HEARD A LOUD POP/THUMP. SUBSEQUENTLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 15MPH THE STEERING WENT OUT AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE CAUSE OF THE BREAK DOWN WAS THE FRONT PASSENGER SID... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 17, 2011
Incident date: Mar 13, 2011
THE VEHICLE IS A MOTOR HOME, BUILT INTO A 19-FOOT DODGE VAN 3500 BY THE HOME AND PARK COMPANY IN ONTARIO, CANADA (WWW.ROADTREK.COM). THEY CALL THEIR MOTOR HOME 'ROADTREK'. WE LIVE IN MICHIGAN AND HAD DRIVEN TO OKLAHOMA WHEN THE INCIDENT HAPPENED. WE WERE ON I-44 AT MILE 262 GOING WEST WHEN WE STOP... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 2, 2009
Incident date: Jun 16, 2009
THIS VEHICLE BELONGS TO VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS. THE VAN HAD AN UNDERHOOD FIRE THAT ORIGINATED IN THE ABS MODULE AREA WHILE PARKED. CHRYSLER ISSUED SAFETY RECALL D20 IN 2004 TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM BUT THE RECALL REPAIR HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. VERIZON HAS HAD 33 UNDERHOOD FIRE INCIDENTS THAT... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Jul 2, 2009
Incident date: Jun 16, 2009
THIS VEHICLE BELONGS TO VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS. THE VAN HAD AN UNDERHOOD FIRE THAT ORIGINATED IN THE ABS MODULE AREA WHILE PARKED. CHRYSLER ISSUED SAFETY RECALL D20 IN 2004 TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM BUT THE RECALL REPAIR HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. VERIZON HAS HAD 33 UNDERHOOD FIRE INCIDENTS THAT... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 17, 2009
Incident date: Feb 10, 2009
THIS VEHICLE BELONGS TO VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS. THE VAN HAD AN UNDER HOOD FIRE THAT ORIGINATED IN THE ABS MODULE AREA WHILE PARKED. DAIMLERCHRYSLER ISSUED SAFETY RECALL D20 IN 2004 TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM BUT THE RECALL REPAIR HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. VERIZON HAS HAD 32 UNDER HOOD FIRE INCIDE... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 17, 2009
Incident date: Feb 10, 2009
THIS VEHICLE BELONGS TO VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS. THE VAN HAD AN UNDER HOOD FIRE THAT ORIGINATED IN THE ABS MODULE AREA WHILE PARKED. DAIMLERCHRYSLER ISSUED SAFETY RECALL D20 IN 2004 TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM BUT THE RECALL REPAIR HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. VERIZON HAS HAD 32 UNDER HOOD FIRE INCIDE... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 9, 2008
Incident date: Jun 1, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM VAN. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT FELT A HARD VIBRATION AND HEARD A LOUD BANG. HE EXITED THE VEHICLE TO LOCATE THE ORIGIN OF THE SOUND, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. HE RE-ENTERED THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TO PARK WHEN ANOTHER LOUD... Read more
STEERING
Jun 9, 2008
Incident date: Jun 1, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM VAN. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT FELT A HARD VIBRATION AND HEARD A LOUD BANG. HE EXITED THE VEHICLE TO LOCATE THE ORIGIN OF THE SOUND, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. HE RE-ENTERED THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TO PARK WHEN ANOTHER LOUD... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Jul 24, 2005
Incident date: Jul 20, 2005
VEHICLE: 1998 DODGE B1500 RAM VAN PROBLEM: AT LESS THAN 40,000 MILES I WAS TOLD BY A TIRE DEALER THAT MY UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE SHOT AND THAT I SHOULD TAKE THE VEHICLE REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE THEM REPLACED BEFORE THE FRONT END COULD BE ALIGNED. AT 60,000 MILES I FINALLY DECIDE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Jul 24, 2005
Incident date: Jul 20, 2005
VEHICLE: 1998 DODGE B1500 RAM VAN PROBLEM: AT LESS THAN 40,000 MILES I WAS TOLD BY A TIRE DEALER THAT MY UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE SHOT AND THAT I SHOULD TAKE THE VEHICLE REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE THEM REPLACED BEFORE THE FRONT END COULD BE ALIGNED. AT 60,000 MILES I FINALLY DECIDE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 29, 2005
Incident date: May 1, 2003
DT: CONTACT COMPLAINED OF BRAKE PROBLEMS SINCE 1999 DUE TO BATTERY ACID LEAKING ONTO THE BRAKE LINES AND CAUSING CORROSION. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOR THIS MAKE/MODEL, BUT THIS SPECIFIC VEHICLE DID NOT FALL UNDER THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE PROBLEM WA SREPAIRED BY PUTTING A RUBBER TRAY UNDER THE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Jun 29, 2005
Incident date: May 1, 2003
DT: CONTACT COMPLAINED OF BRAKE PROBLEMS SINCE 1999 DUE TO BATTERY ACID LEAKING ONTO THE BRAKE LINES AND CAUSING CORROSION. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOR THIS MAKE/MODEL, BUT THIS SPECIFIC VEHICLE DID NOT FALL UNDER THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE PROBLEM WA SREPAIRED BY PUTTING A RUBBER TRAY UNDER THE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 12, 2004
Incident date: Nov 19, 2003
WHILE AT A DODGE DEALER FOR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPAIR THE VERIZON VEHICLE HAD AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHICH ORIGINATED IN THE ABS MODULE AREA. THE ABS MODULE AND WIRING CONNECTOR, TRUCK BATTERY AND OTHER UNDERHOOD COMPONENTS WERE BURNT. VERIZON HAS HAD SIMILAR FIRES IN OTHER VANS OF THIS MODEL AND BELIE... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 12, 2004
Incident date: Dec 3, 2003
THE VERIZON VEHICLE HAD AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE ABS MODULE AREA. THE ABS MODULE AND WIRING CONNECTOR, TRUCK BATTERY, AND VARIOUS UNDERHODD COMPONENTS WERE BURNT. VERIZON HAS HAD SIMILAR FIRES IN THIS MODEL VAN AND FEELS THAT THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION THA... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 12, 2004
Incident date: Sep 3, 2003
THE VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS VEHICLE HAD AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHICH ORIGINATED IN THE ABS MODULE AREA. THE ABS MODULE AND WIRING CONNECTOR WERE BURNED ALONG WITH THE TRUCK BATTERY AND OTHER UNDERHOOD COMPONENTS. VERIZON HAS HAD SIMILAR FIRES IN OTHER VEHICLES AND FEELS THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION THAT W... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS
May 24, 2004
Incident date: Aug 3, 2000
SINCE THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE RECALL 99V002000 REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED THE AIR BAG LIGHT COME ON, AND THE DASHBOARD COMPONENTS FAILED TO FUNCTION. DEALERSHIP SERVICED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY HAVEN'T CORRECTED THE PROBLEM.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Sep 6, 2002
Incident date: Jul 1, 2001
VEHICLE WAS TAKE TO THE DEALER FOR A CHECK UP, AND DISCOVERED THAT FUEL TANK WAS EXPANDING, AND RUBBING THE CAB. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE FUEL TANK MAKES A LOUD NOISE IN THE REAR DUE TO THE FUEL TANK EXPANDING AND RUBBING THE BACK OF THE CAB. *YH
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Apr 29, 2002
Incident date: Apr 2, 2002
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES ARE TOO SMALL FOR THE CAPACITY OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR AND THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS TO BE REPLACED. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IS P235/75 R15 MTS SHOULD BE P235/75RXL. *AK *TT
TIRES
Apr 29, 2002
Incident date: Apr 2, 2002
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES ARE TOO SMALL FOR THE CAPACITY OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR AND THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS TO BE REPLACED. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IS P235/75 R15 MTS SHOULD BE P235/75RXL. *AK *TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 21, 2002
Incident date: Feb 1, 2002
TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED BECAUSE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, THERE WAS NO WARNINGS, BUT CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 25-30 MPH BEFORE IT WENT OUT.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 3, 2000
THE ENGINE SURGES. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 3, 2000
Incident date: Aug 8, 2000
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS/SHORTS WHICH CAUSE THE INTERIOR LIGHT/TV/VCR/CD PLAYER TO SHUT OFF AND CAUSED THE ASD 20 AMP FUSE TO BLOW SEVERAL TIMES WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE STALLING WHILE DRIVING. NLM
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 3, 2000
THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER/MOTOR SHORTED OUT. NLM
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Oct 3, 2000
THE WIPER BLADE LINKAGE BROKE. NLM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 3, 2000
DOOR LIGHTS DON'T COME ON. NLM
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Oct 3, 2000
BOTH FRONT SIDE WINDOWS FELL DOWN. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Feb 1, 2000
CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED FRONT BRAKE PROBLEMS, FIRST THE CALIPER BRAKE BOLT WAS PULLED OUT AND RESTED INSIDE THE DRUM, THEN BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES BURSTED AT THE SAME TIME WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY RESULTING IN A THREE CAR COLLISION. NLM
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Feb 1, 2000
CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED FRONT BRAKE PROBLEMS, FIRST THE CALIPER BRAKE BOLT WAS PULLED OUT AND RESTED INSIDE THE DRUM, THEN BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES BURSTED AT THE SAME TIME WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY RESULTING IN A THREE CAR COLLISION. NLM
2 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 1, 2000
Incident date: Apr 27, 2000
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON SMOOTH SURFACE WHEN DUAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING BURNS AND MINOR INJURES TO DRIVER. THERE WAS NO IMPACT/PRIOR ACCIDENT AND NO UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACT. CAUSE UNKNOWN, DEALER SIMPLY WANTS TO REPACK AND REPAIR THE BAGS AND RETURN IT TO THE DRIVER. *AK *ML
1 injured
TIRES
Mar 31, 2000
CONSUMER WAS EXPERINCING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V-322. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Jan 4, 2000
Incident date: Nov 1, 1999
PLASTIC CALIPER PISTON CAUSED BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
May 19, 1999
Incident date: May 15, 1999
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK. NEITHER DID THE SEAT BELTS THAT HELD PASSENGERS IN REAR SEATS AND 3 YOUNGER CHILDREN. THE DRIVER AND ALL PASSENGERS WERE INJURED. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE SITUATION. THE SEAT BELTS HAVE NOT BEEN REPAIRE... Read more
5 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 11, 1999
Incident date: Apr 1, 1998
TRANSMISSION POWER TRAIN EXPERIENCES LOUD GEAR NOISE, FREQUENT AFTER VEHICLE IS WARMED UP. MJS
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 DODGE RAM VAN
90 manufacturer communications from 81 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 7 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 5 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 |
| 010000 STEERING | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 4 |
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
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.
31-006-19
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.
31-005-19
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.
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.
31-003-19
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.
68332810
Sep 7, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. C
68332810A
Sep 7, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only.
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
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
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
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
1801702
Jun 10, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING FLASH: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION FOR INJECTOR CIRCUIT FAULT. *SLC
2301502
Apr 1, 2002
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC
2301502
Apr 1, 2002
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SUBJECT REGARDING THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC
1800202
Jan 21, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ONWERS OF CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 9.25 AXLE MAY COMPLAIN THAT VEHICLE SPEED IS INACCURATE. *TT
1900201A
Sep 28, 2001
010000 STEERING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR STEERING SENSITIVITY. *TT
2302701
Sep 21, 2001
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT
1900201
Sep 14, 2001
010000 STEERING
SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING WANDER DIAGNOSIS. *TT
1900201
Sep 14, 2001
010000 STEERING
SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING WANDER DIAGNOSIS. *TT
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
2500401
May 11, 2001
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES CAUSED BY AN EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAK. *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
2303400A
Dec 15, 2000
135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT
00067
Dec 15, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
ADVANCE SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING REVISED ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. *TT
180500G
Dec 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT TO MODERATE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD). *TT
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
190700
Sep 22, 2000
010000 STEERING
SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING WANDER DIAGNOSIS. *TT
233400
Sep 22, 2000
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT
030800
Sep 15, 2000
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
;SUBJECT REGARDING RTV USE ON CORPORATE AXLE. *TT
180500F
Sep 15, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT-TO-MODERATE SPARK KNOC CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD). *TT
082400
Sep 8, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ON SOME VEHICLES THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START OR STARTS AND STALLS. *TT
180500E
Sep 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT-TO-MODERATE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD). *TT
180500A
Jun 23, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING 1998 MODEL YEAR ENGINE SPARK KNOCK. *TT
180500
Jun 9, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT-TO-MODERATE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD). *TT
231500
Apr 21, 2000
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT THAT THE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AND / OR CLOSE / LATCH. *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
230900
Mar 3, 2000
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CONCERNS WITH THE SIDE / REAR CARGO DOOR(S) OPENING PAST THE NORMAL 90 DEGREE OPENING. *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
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *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
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
021399
Sep 10, 1999
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
EXPERIENCING SQUEAKING NOISE FROM REAR LEAF SPRINGS. *TT
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
831
Aug 1, 1999
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EMISSIONS RECALL TO REPROGRAM YOUR VEHICLE'S POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. *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
180799
Apr 30, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EXHIBITING ERRONEOUS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE $A8 (P1763) GOVERNOR PRESSURE SENSOR VOLTS TOO HIGH. *TT
180399
Feb 19, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING ERRONEOUS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE $24 (PO107). *TT
050798
Feb 1, 1999
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
VEHICLE VIBRATES / SHUDDERS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK
081798
Dec 30, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC
070998
Dec 18, 1998
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
SUBJECT ON VISCOUS FAN DRIVE SERVICE. *YC
030798
Dec 11, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AXLE NOISE IN THE 35 TO 55 MILE PER HOUR RANGE. *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
980801260898
Oct 15, 1998
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS. *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
234298
Sep 5, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
HISS OR WHISTLE TYPE WINDNOISE CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE A-PILLAR AREA. *YC
070598
Sep 4, 1998
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
EXPERIENCING ENGINE COOLING FAN NOISES. *YC
230498
Sep 4, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONDITIONS WITH SIDE AND / OR REAR CARGO DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLES ARE LOOSE. *AK
182198
Jun 5, 1998
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SERVICE CAUTION ON POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE ( PCM ). *YC
7841/7842
Jun 1, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
WRONG VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL MAY HAVE BEEN IN STALLED ON ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. AS A RESULT, THE WRONG LABEL WILL CAUSE VEHICLE TO FAIL AN EMISSION TEST. *AK
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
030298
Apr 3, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AXLE LUBRICANT AND SEALING REQUIREMENTS. *YC
030298
Apr 3, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
SUBJECT REGARDING AXLE LUBRICANT AND SEALING REQUIREMENTS. *YC
183697
Dec 31, 1997
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
CONCERNS ON INCORRECT FAULT MATURE TIME - DTC $B7 LEAK DETECTION PUMP SOLENOID CIRCUIT. *NLM
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
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
241197
Jul 11, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM
210797
Mar 21, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON TRANSMISSION COOLER REVERSE FLUSHING WITH COOLER BYPASS KIT INSTALLED. *NLM
DODGE RAM VAN - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE RAM VAN across all model years (1993, 2002).
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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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