The most-reported Ram Van run is 2B6HB11Z3XK (1999 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.8× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 22% of reports; 1999 is the worst model year at 1.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for Ram Van model years 1993–2002.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Dodge Ram Van has 147 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 6% of every Ram Van complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B6HB11Z3XK•••••• | 1999 | — | — | |
| 2B6HB11X5YK•••••• | 2000 | 1 | — | |
| 2B6HB11YXXK•••••• | 1999 | — | — | |
| 2B6HB11X4XK•••••• | 1999 | 1 | — | |
| 2B6HB11X71K•••••• | 2001 | 1 | — | |
| 2B6HB11XXXK•••••• | 1999 | 2 | — | |
| 2B7KB31Z6XK•••••• | 1999 | — | 2 | |
| 2B6HB11Y6XK•••••• | 1999 | — | — | |
| 2B6HB11Y5XK•••••• | 1999 | 1 | — | |
| 2B7HB11X4XK•••••• | 1999 | — | 1 | |
| 2B7HB11X5XK•••••• | 1999 | — | 2 | |
| 2B6HB11X8WK•••••• | 1998 | — | — |
Each of the other 135 Ram Van runs has 2 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 20 Ram Van VINs so far, most often 2000, 1999, 2001 builds.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Dodge Ram Van the gap between build years is 1.3×: a 1999 car draws 1.3 complaints per run, a 1995 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 12 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 12 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 34 | 30 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 25 | 24 | 4 | |
| 1999 | 40 | 31 | 6 | |
| 1998 | 17 | 16 | — | |
| 1997 | 9 | 9 | 1 | |
| 1995 | 13 | 13 | — |
Heaviest year here is 1999 at 1.3 complaints per run; lightest is 1995 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 22% of everything Dodge Ram Van owners report: Electrical System, 34 of 163 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | 30 | |
| Steering | 1 | — | |
| Structure | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2 | |
| Suspension | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags | 6 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on the Dodge Ram Van; the 3 below cover build years 1993 to 2002. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 07V555000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift | 2001–2002 |
| 98V076000 | Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust | 1998 |
| 93V082000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 1993 |
07V555000 was opened in 2007 on cars built from 2001: 6 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 163 reports on the Dodge Ram Van, 8.6% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Dodge Ram Van | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 163 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 14 (8.6%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 30 (18.4%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 30 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 48% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Dodge Ram Van share of that is 163 complaints over 147 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Dodge Ram Van VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 163 NHTSA complaints from 147 Ram Van runs and 3 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Ram Van production run has the most complaints?
2B6HB11Z3XK, a 1999 build, with 2 complaints. The typical Ram Van run has 1.1.
Which Ram Van years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 1999 is heaviest at 1.3 complaints per run and 1995 lightest at 1.
How many Ram Van complaints involve a crash?
8.6% of 163 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 30 involved a fire.
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