Dodge VAN Problems by Year
NHTSA has 145 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Dodge VAN, across 8 model years (1995–2002). The 1998 model year has the most complaints (24). The most reported problem area overall is suspension.
Dodge VAN years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No VAN model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1998 VAN: 24 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1997 VAN: 24 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2000 VAN: 19 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1995 VAN: 10 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2001 VAN: 15 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1999 VAN: 17 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Dodge VAN problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 18 | 8 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 7 | 0 |
| Tires | 16 | 8 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 8 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 6 | 0 |
| Power Train | 15 | 7 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 8 | 3 |
| Visibility | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| Seats | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Steering | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 6 | 2 |
| Equipment | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Dodge VAN model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 VAN | 18 | 0 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2001 VAN | 15 | 0 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2000 VAN | 19 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1999 VAN | 17 | 0 | — | Seats | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1998 VAN | 24 | 0 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 1997 VAN | 24 | 0 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 1996 VAN | 18 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1995 VAN | 10 | 0 | — | Latches/locks/linkages | Fewer complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge VAN years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1998 (24), 1997 (24), 2000 (19). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Dodge VAN?
Suspension, with 18 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the Dodge VAN have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.