AI DamageDodge Mini RAM VAN: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Dodge Mini RAM VAN across 12 model years: 25 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 2 Latches, locks, linkages 20% of all complaints
- 3 Visibility 16% of all complaints
- 4 Tires 12% of all complaints
- 5 Engine and cooling 8% of all complaints
- 6 Exterior lighting 8% of all complaints
- 7 Powertrain 8% of all complaints
- 8 Seats 8% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 5 complaints (20% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 5 complaints (20% of all).
- Visibility: 4 complaints (16% of all).
- Tires: 3 complaints (12% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (8% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 25 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Tl- the police investigator stated that the vehicle, a 1990 ram van 350(x-wagon) equip with firestone wilderness at tires sized p255/70r/16(dot vdcn1px-519) was traveling between 55-65 mph when the drivers side rear tire experienced tread separation causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle and drive off the…
Hit a pole foundation in parking lot may be 15 miles hour with the front of car , my body bent the steering wheel my mouth was bleeding car totaled, sever front damage .
Dodge ram. Consumer writes in regards to hub bearing failure. The consumer stated the hub bearing seized, broke a wheel stud, and loosened the other 7.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge mini ram van. The contact stated that the steering shaft failed causing the vehicle to veer to the sides. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and informed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced, however the parts were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired.
1997 dodge caravan headlights lost part of their capability to light up the road.** answer required***. The plastic covers were heavily pitted with a fog-like appearance particularly in the area directly ahead of the lights resulting in diffusion which significantly reduced the intensity of the headlight beam on both…
I have had to either replace or repair two of my hankook milage plus tires since I purchased them six months ago. The latest incident occuring on 2/21/05. I have both tires the one that was replaced and the I had to have repaired.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other models of this make
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.