Dodge Ram Van 1500 Reliability Problems

Ram Van 1500 owners have made 35 complaints over 14 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 11th in overall reliability out of 29 Dodge models, with some body and interior concerns.

2 Common Dodge Ram Van 1500 Problems

A list of some of the most common issues Ram Van 1500 owners have to deal with.

  1. Stuck in Park

    Can't shift the car into reverse or drive! Now what? This is most commonly reported from Dodge Avenger owners, but there have also been similar complaints about other Dodge makes as well as other Chrysler and Jeep vehicles having a similar …

    Continue reading article "Stuck in Park" Red arrow points at a disassembled gear shifter

  2. Cracked Dashboards

    Is your Dodge dashboard falling apart and breaking into pieces? Have you been watching the cracks grow bigger and bigger with each passing month? Do you feel helpless as your dashboard caves in on itself? Trust me, you're not alone.

    Continue reading article "Cracked Dashboards" A common example of a Dodge Ram dashboard

What Ram Van 1500 Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

Full Lists on CarComplaints.com

Ram Van 1500 Generations

The Ram Van 1500 has 3 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 3rd generation (2002–2003).

Ram Van 1500 Key Numbers

  1. 35 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 468 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 63 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

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